Your December Reset: Why Your Skin Needs One Too
- Leslie Reed
- Dec 7
- 2 min read
As we make our way toward the end of the year, most of us start doing that familiar little dance:New goals. New planner. New routines. New “this year I’ll actually stick with it” energy.
We clean out closets, recommit to fitness, buy water bottles we swear we’ll use, and promise ourselves that this is the year we finally stay consistent.
But there’s a quiet truth that tends to follow us from year to year:
If the consistency isn’t there, the transformation won’t be either.
And honestly… our skin feels the same way.
Your Skin Has a Schedule — Are You On It?
Every 28 days, your skin completes a renewal cycle.Every. Single. Month.
That means your December skin is not the same as your January skin. It’s constantly regenerating, repairing, and asking you for support.
And here’s where the tough love comes in (delivered with a cozy, holiday-spiced hug):A monthly facial alone won’t get you the skin transformation you’re dreaming about.
I know — I’m an esthetician and I love performing your monthly facials. But your treatment room glow is only 20% of the work. The other 80% happens at home with the products and routine designed specifically for your skin concerns.
If you treat your home routine like that gym membership you swear you’ll “start using Monday,” we already know how that story ends.
New Year, New Intentions… Same Skin?
Think of your facial + home care like a partnership.A power couple.A luxury SUV with premium fuel.(You can’t expect Porsche performance with gas-station skincare… respectfully.)
When clients get on a consistent schedule — monthly treatments and the right home routine — the difference is dramatic:
Texture softens
Hyperpigmentation lightens
Fine lines become less pronounced
Breakouts minimize
Skin maintains that fresh, healthy, “just had a facial” glow
It’s the same principle behind every New Year reset:Consistency creates results.
Why December Is the Perfect Month to Commit
December is naturally reflective — a chance to wrap up the year and set the tone for the next one.
Instead of waiting for January 1st to “finally get serious” about your skin, give yourself a head start.
Rebuild your routine
Recommit to your goals
Choose products that actually work
Come into the new year already glowing
Think of it as your skin’s version of meal prepping for success.
Your Invitation to Begin Your Skin Reset
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your skincare routine or starting a monthly facial schedule, this is the perfect moment to do it.
Let’s create a plan that your January, February, March… and 2025 self will thank you for.
As always, I’m here to guide you with recommendations backed by real results—not TikTok trends, not guesswork. Just professional, personalized care designed for long-term transformation.
Ready for Your Reset?
Your future skin starts with the habits you build now.A consistent home routine + a monthly facial = unmatched results.
20% in the treatment room.80% in your bathroom.100% worth it.
Book your December appointment, refresh your home routine, and step into the new year with confidence — and a complexion that proves your consistency paid off.
Leslie Reed
Owner/Esthetician
Made Lovely By Leslie Esthetics






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