December always seems to show up with the energy of a 3 year old after three juice boxes and 2 Hershey’s bars — loud, chaotic, and absolutely everywhere, and ready to throw a fit at any moment.

Between the Holiday parties, shopping, family time , weather, and the “did I forget something?” panic… it’s no wonder our skin and our sanity feel a bit precarious this month.

But here’s the thing nobody reminds us:
It’s the tiny rituals that anchor us when the things start to get hectic.
Not the big spa day (though yes please)… but the quick, sensory momenOur brains love predictability.
Even a 1-minute routine can tell your nervous system, “Hey, you’re safe. We’re good. Breathe.”

ls — the ones that take 60–90 seconds but somehow make everything feel lighter.

Why Small Rituals Matter (Especially this month)

Our brains love predictability.
Even a 1-minute routine can tell your nervous system, “Hey, you’re safe. We’re good. Breathe.”

That’s why you can go from frazzled to grounded just by:

• hearing the water run
• warming your hands around your coffee mug
• massaging your cleanser into your skin
• or taking 5 slow breaths before diving back into chaots that is life.

These little moments are like emotional bubble wrap — they soften the edges.

The 3-Step Holiday Skin Reset

Let’s be honest: December isn’t the month for a 10-step skincare routine.
We’re keeping it simple, quick, and effective:

1️⃣ Cleanse — the grounding moment

A minute of warm water + gentle cleansing can work more magic than it gets credit for. Make sure you rub for about a minute so you remove all rhetoric dirt and impurities.
Your skin resets. Your mind resets.
If your skin is changing with the weather (because everyone’s is), consider switching to a cleanser made for what your skin is doing right now.

👉 If you haven’t scanned your skin yet, you can do that in 30 seconds and get a personalized formula. It takes the guesswork out of everything. This is actually something that has helped my skin tremendously!

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Serums — the “extra support” layer your winter skin will thank you for

Serums are where you give your skin that little something extra — especially in December when the weather, stress, and heating systems gang up on your face like a tiny, rude army.

This isn’t about 10-step routines or complicated layering.
It’s about choosing one serum your skin actually benefits from, and letting it do its job.

A good serum in winter should do at least one of these:

• add hydration
• brighten a tired complexion
• calm redness
• smooth rough patches
• support collagen
• bring back that “I slept” glow you did not actually have 😆

You don’t need a shelf full of them.
You just need one you’ll use consistently — the one your skin likes and will respond to.

If you’re including a Fresh Active in your routine, your serum becomes the “extra love” step afterward.
It rounds out your routine and gives your skin a little luxurious moment without adding time or overwhelm.

Serums are quick, they’re effective, and honestly… they’re the easiest way to feel like you’ve got your life together for a hot second.

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3️⃣ Fresh Active + Base Cream — the “quick boost” combo your skin actually needs or your very own In-Lab Formula

Fresh Actives are targeted treatments designed to give your skin exactly what it’s asking for: brightness, firmness, smoothing, calming… whatever your skin is struggling with this month.
They’re fast. They’re focused. They’re tailored.

BUT — Fresh Actives are never used alone.
That’s what the Base Cream is for.
They work together. That’s the beauty of the In-Lab Cream! It’s tailor made for your skin

Your Fresh Active gives your skin the “treatment,”
and your Base Cream gives it the “comfort and cushion.”

Think of it like:
✨ Active = the results
✨ Base Cream = the harmony + hydration

A couple drops of your personalized Fresh Active mixed with your Base Cream takes about five seconds — and the combo just melts right in.
It’s one of the easiest ways to look a little more rested, a little more even, and a lot more put-together… even on the days when you absolutely do not feel put-together.

👉 And the best part? Because it’s personalized, you’re not guessing what your skin needs this month — your formula is literally built around it.

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