You would think that weeks of physically distancing yourself from others and staying hunkered down inside your home would be good for your skin, right? After all, you’re not coming into contact with pollutants outside as much as you used to. Your skin isn’t getting sun-damaged, and your pores aren’t clogged by layers of makeup. However, you might notice that your skin is dull, dry, or breaking out.
Unfortunately, the change in your environment may have affected the health of your skin. People often skip their normal skincare routines if they’re not planning to go out, so you may have been a bit negligent. What’s more, the skin needs a bit of sun and fresh air to stay healthy — something you don’t get much of these days. Without these, your skin will likely suffer.
To combat these issues, you need to practice good skincare even while you’re stuck at home. Here’s how:
Moisturizing is a Must
Did you know that having dry skin can make you more susceptible to coronavirus? Usually, dry skin is pretty harmless, but if you’re not actively doing something to combat dryness, it can lead to dermatitis. In turn, dermatitis causes cracking and inflammation. As your skin develops tears and fissures, the protective layer of your skin becomes damaged, leaving your face susceptible to infections, germs, and viruses.
Keeping your face moisturized, on the other hand, makes your skin plump and nourished. The right moisturizer not only hydrates the skin but protects it, too. Look for ingredients like ceramides and Shea butter; these help lock in moisture.
Hydration Keeps the Skin Healthy
Apart from moisturizers, hydrating your body by drinking water helps your skin glow. The skin is the largest organ in the human body and, like any organ, it’s made of cells that need water. If you’re not drinking enough water, your skin cells will be dehydrated, which will make your skin dry, dull, and flaky.
Apart from hydration, drinking enough water also flushes out the toxins from your body. And when you’re healthy from the inside, you’ll look healthy on the outside, too.
Cleanse to Clear Your Skin
Even when you’re inside the house most of the time and you use make-up that is acne-safe, your skin is not completely free from pollutants. Dead skin cells may still build up. Dirt still clings to your pores, so you cannot overlook washing your face. With adequate facial cleansing, excess oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria will not accumulate on your skin, helping you avoid breakouts.
It’s Best to De-Stress
Overall wellness is key to having healthy skin. However, that can be challenging to achieve, especially since you might be under more stress than normal from the current coronavirus situation. Also, being isolated from loved ones and not being able to do what you normally do can take a toll on your mental health. When your body and mind are under stress, the symptoms can present themselves through your skin, making it dry or causing breakouts. To fight this, make sure you get enough sleep, eat as healthy as possible, and do things to wind down and de-stress.
The pandemic is already causing enough stress and posing a health risk to so many people. Don’t let its effects ruin your skin as well. By practicing these skincare tips, your skin can stay as healthy at home as you are.
