It’s easy to forget about your appearance when you’re preparing countless holiday meals for the family and shopping for everyone on your list. But if you set aside just a few minutes a day to follow these easy tips, you can keep your skin looking great throughout the holiday season.

The first step in keeping skin looking soft and supple is to use a cleanser designed for your skin type; dry, oily or combination skin each have special needs. Follow with a moisturizer, sunscreen and foundation for full protection against wind, sleet, snow or sun.

Sensitive skin is prone to problems during dry winter weather, so consider switching to a hypoallergenic cosmetic line or using all-natural mineral makeup, especially around trouble spots. Include a moisturizing lipstick to keep your kisser mistletoe-ready and to help avoid unsightly chapped lips. Soothe and refresh dry, irritated skin by applying a facemask while soaking in a scented bath. Finish up with a refreshing pore cleanser and mist.

Tame holiday stress by getting adequate rest. Fatigue and stress can worsen acne and increase skin sensitivity, leaving it looking red and blotchy. Everyone has experienced puffy eyes and dark circles associated with lack of sleep, but you can take steps to prevent and reduce their appearance. Keep a cool, refreshing eye mask on hand to eliminate puffy eyes, and minimize dark circles with a gentle concealer or brightener.

Another great way to relax and keep your skin looking its best is by using a gentle handheld massager to increase circulation. Not only does a massage really help you unwind after a long day of shopping or cooking holiday meals, but it increases the blood supply to the skin for a vibrant and healthy glow.

Eat right and drink plenty of water. Not only is this good advice for combating cold and flu season, but it’s also a key ingredient to healthy, young-looking skin. You can also rejuvenate skin and feel spa-fresh with an inexpensive home facial steam sauna or microdermabrasion system.

Cold weather combined with hours of standing and shopping can easily lead to dry skin, cracked cuticles and tired, aching feet. A paraffin spa bath will warm and soften sore hands and feet as well as condition the skin. It’s also easy to achieve the same soft, supple results usually reserved for expensive spa treatments right at home with a manicure and pedicure set.