THE NEW NORMAL – THE SKIN NEEDS TO BREATHE TOO !

Hiding behind masks has become so normal now with the threat of COVID-19 looming upon us. But this wearing of masks, for prolonged periods, to save our lives, takes its toll on our skin. Come on, our skin needs to breathe too! Dull, lifeless skin isn’t something we want to live with, right? So, let’s look at some ways in which we can protect our skin from any harm. Just as we consciously remember to wear our masks and PPE gears, let us also think of our skin and give it the needed love.

Bye, Bye Grime :

All the unwanted that the skin collects over a long day’s work has to be cleansed off it as soon as possible. Dust, grime, smoke, and all the possible yucky deposits need to be shown the door. It is so necessary to clean the skin before any product is used to bring back its life. How does one do it? Well, our very own friendly water can suffice. However, the temperature of the water plays an important role in the cleansing of the skin.

Neither cold nor hot water is skin friendly. Coldwater helps to remove nearly nothing off your skin and probably just gets is wet and hot water takes away a bit too much from it including the essential natural oils, which could make it dry and irritable. Lukewarm water does the trick! It is perfect to brush off the grime and maintain the natural oils as needed.

Stay away from Irritants :

If squeaky clean cleansers are your favorites then please take a step back from them. Making an effort to leave your skin tight and clean, all they actually do is rob your skin of its precious moisture and make it dry resulting in so many skin problems. Your skin needs an understanding mentor, not a stick-yielding strict disciplinarian. Don’t let the cleansers be so harsh on it. Opt for mild cleansers with natural ingredients which are like a soft caress to your skin and not like a strong whip. Stay clear of chemicals and over the top synthetic fragrances. And yes, rough scrubs that hurt your skin are a big no too.

Walking the tightrope :

You can’t step out of the house without a mask and you can’t help but sweat in it. All that sweat is sure to cause ugly breakouts and irritate your skin with pores clogged with dirt. Red sore, rashes, painful pressing on the skin due to the masks, all this could be harming your skin every time you wear masks for prolonged hours. The favorite targets could be the nose bridge, cheekbones, and ears. You also need to move yourself in a safe place and remove your mask for a few minutes between hours and let your skin catch on some breath. It would feel so comfortable to keep cleansing your face all the time, multiple times a day. But can you? No, because it isn’t rocket science to understand that too much washing and cleansing of the face will dry out your skin and make it vulnerable to damage. Wash but not much. How much is “not much”? Now that’s something you need to decide. You will figure it out with some trial and error and yes you are walking the tightrope till you get there. You need to find out just how much of washing, your face can take, and use suitable products to do the required cleansing.

Clean and Moist – that is our goal !

With the washing part conquered, it is time for some love and care. We can’t just wash our face and expect it to be happy. No matter how cautiously you have chosen your cleansers, they are still sure to allow some amount of dryness to creep into your skin. Any irritants or wounds caused by wearing tight masks will only get amplified due to the dryness. Moisturizers play a very vital role here. A chemical-free, fragrance-free moisturizer with adequate serums for hydration is a very caring friend of your skin. Keep your skin moisturized all the time. It will protect your skin and work as a shield. Pair it up with bare minimum make-up and your skin will know you love it. It will take a deep long breath and thank you for it. Our skin takes the brunt of most external harm to our bodies and keeps us protected. It goes without saying that we need to protect it back with a lot of care and love !

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