Holiday Glow & Recovery: How to Make the Most of Your Holiday Self-Care Rituals
As we head into the holidays, we all get busier: travel to visit family, holiday gatherings, colder nights, nights out celebrating (and maybe indulging!), and Denver’s high-altitude indoor/outdoor shifts take a toll on your skin and body. We see it every year. That’s why we’ve crafted a simple, effective spa ritual for the holiday season — one that supports glow and balance.
Understand the holiday stress on skin and body
Cold, dry air, indoor heating, dehydrating flights or long stuffy car rides, late nights, and perhaps indulging in food and drink all combine to challenge your skin barrier and your muscular system. Skin becomes dehydrated, dull, uneven; muscles can feel tighter, circulation slower, and recovery can take longer.
Step 1: Boost your glow pre-event
For best results, schedule a facial about a week before your major holiday events like holiday parties, or big travel days. Treatments like the Signature Facial or HydraFacial help you glow — they cleanse, hydrate, and balance skin. The sweet spot we recommend booking these treatments is about 3-7 days ahead of the event so your skin has time to recover, rejuvenate, and you feel fresh and radiant.
Step 2: Body prep & mobility support
If you’re packing, traveling, hosting, or simply sitting more, your body needs care too. Book a session of Thermal Muscle Melt Massage or combine with Salts of the Earth Scrub for exfoliation and muscle recovery. These help improve circulation, ease tightness, and leave your body moving smoothly through the season.
Step 3: Recovery treatment
After your major event or travel returns, schedule a recovery session. This might be a facial or a massage + scrub combo to reset your rhythm. It’s not just indulgence — it’s a strategy for your well-being.
If you’re feeling puffy, retaining water, or just want to help your immune system by flushing your lymphs, at-home gua sha or our Gua Sha Facial Massage can be a great way to recover from travel. With gua sha, you’re gently guiding extra fluid and drainage that naturally flows through the lymphs, which together with gentle stimulation of the muscles to improve tone is why many people can see and feel that “sculpted” and lifted look in the face as natural drainage, lymph flow, and muscle stimulation is supported with gua sha tools.
Step 4: At-home maintenance
Between visits keep your results going:
Use a rich cream or oil cleanser in the evening to protect against dryness.
Apply hydrating serum + moisturizer each morning.
Use a humidifier to counter indoor heating.
Engage in 5 minutes of gentle stretching or yoga to maintain circulation.
Stay hydrated and aim to sleep early when you can.
Step 5: Gift it or share it
Every spa appointment becomes a ritual. Consider a Jalan Gift Card for a friend, partner or family member — especially if you’re coordinating celebrations together. Shared relaxation turns into connection.
Why book early
The holiday period fills fast. For Tuesday–Thursday appointments, you’ll have more flexibility. For prime evening slots or weekend travel days, our schedule tightens. Lock in your visit at Jalan Facial Spa now to ensure you’re supported through the rest of the year.
Book your holiday spa ritual today!