The party is over, but the evidence remains. Even if your spirit is ready for a fresh start, your skin may be experiencing a serious 'holiday hangover'—dull, dehydrated, and in need of deep restoration.

At PPI, I’ve always believed that true luxury isn't just about the products we apply; it's about how we treat ourselves. The holidays were a time for celebration (as they should be!), but think of January as your time for restoration. Your skin is a mirror, and right now, it’s asking for a little extra love.

The Internal Reset: Lifestyle Shifts

Because your skin is a reflection of your internal health, the quickest way to bounce back from holiday excess is to support your body’s natural filtration systems.

Hydration Beyond Water

Indulge in warm herbal teas or infuse your water with cucumber and lemon. It’s not just hydration; it’s a way to gently flush out the holiday stagnation and bring the bounce back to your complexion. 

Personally, along with water, I drink Ryze Mushroom Coffee every morning. I love the brain boost and skin benefits.  Ryze contains Chaga + 5 other mushrooms (Cordyceps, Reishi, Shiitake, Turkey Tail, King Trumpet). It contains about 48 mg of caffeine (half of a regular cup).

The Sleep Serum

Quality sleep is when your skin repairs itself from daily damage. Aim for 7-9 hours. If you’re struggling to wind down, try a magnesium supplement before bed (consult your doctor first) to relax tension and support deeper rest.

Quality sleep is when your skin repairs itself from daily damage. Aim for 7-9 hours. If you’re struggling to wind down, try a magnesium supplement before bed (consult your doctor first) to relax tension and support deeper rest.

I use this one every evening and it's helped me immensely! 1 teaspoon of CalMax in 4-6 oz of warm water and it's night, night, Kelli. It also helps me stay asleep all night too.

Gut-Skin Connection

The holiday sugar fest wreaks havoc on gut bacteria, which often manifests as inflammation on the face. Focus this week on probiotics (like yogurt or kimchi) and fiber-rich greens to calm your system.

The External Reset: Skincare Routine

Your complexion needs comfort and consistency right now.

Gently Slough Off the Old Year

Your skin is likely coated in dead cells from winter dryness. Use a gentle chemical exfoliator (with lactic acid) once or twice a week. Avoid harsh physical scrubs that create micro-tears.

Barrier Repair is King

Cold air strips moisture. Focus heavily on barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides, fatty acids, and hyaluronic acid. Seal it all in with a slightly heavier moisturizer than you used in autumn.

SPF, Always!

The winter sun is still damaging. A reset is useless if you aren't protecting the progress.

My Top PPI Picks for Barrier Protection

These are the products I recommend for barrier protection. They are rich in ceramides, fatty acids, and hyaluronic acid. 

The Heavy Lifters

Your Own Custom Beauty Blend & Lumiere If your barrier is compromised, these serums are your first line of defense.

• Your Own Custom Beauty Blend: The gold standard for repair. We formulate it with Vegetable Ceramides, which mimic your skin’s natural structure, and Rosehip Oil to act as a "liquid shield" against the elements.

• Lumiere Hyper-Potent Mature Skin Serum: A lipid-replenishing powerhouse. It uses Buriti and Sacha Inchi Oils to flood the skin with essential fatty acids, instantly restoring elasticity and sealing cracks in the barrier caused by dryness.

The Overnight Fix

Opulent Hydrating Night Cream Nighttime is when your barrier repairs itself. This cream supports that process with Sunflower and Coconut Oils (rich in lipids) and Botanical Hyaluronic Acid to pull hydration deep into the layers while you sleep.

For the Body

Sugared Butter Whip  or Shea Soufflé. Don't forget the barrier on your body! The high concentration of Shea Butter in our whips provides a heavy-duty protective layer that locks in moisture for hours, stopping that itchy "winter skin" feeling in its tracks.