The pandemic has taken a huge mental and physical toll on most of us. A hectic life combined with getting locked down in the house intermittently, and then stressing with the pending workload is not an easy feat to pull off. As a result, many of us, especially women have ended up losing themselves somewhere in the process. One of the most affected areas as a result of this physical toll is your skin. Pigmentation, acne, dark circles, patchy or oily skin are some of the most common problems. Not everyone has the time and financial privilege to spend at salons pampering themselves.
The fun fact is that you can still heave a healthy and beautiful skin without spending thousands of dollars on a fancy clear skin regime. All you need is to fix your little habits on daily basis.
Stay Hydrated
If your skin is dry and patchy, it most likely lacks moisture. You can fix this by increasing your fluid intake, particularly water. Drink as much water as possible. Water is one of the best and easiest sources of hydration for your skin. Besides that, add more fresh juices to your diet. Juices from fruits rich in Vitamin C are scientifically proven to be great for your skin. They not only help in preventing further damage, but also help in improving any pre-existing skin conditions.
Eat Well
A healthy diet is essential for a healthy skin. What you eat has a direct impact on how your skin looks. Usually, problems such as acne and oily skin are triggered by wrong food choices. A lot of problems are also a result of nutritional deficiencies. If your food is rich in oil, grease or spicy, you are more likely to be prone to excessive oil on skin and acne. Your skin need vitamin rich fruits and vegetables, iron and proteins to stay in good health. Citrus food are one of the best remedy to fix pigmentation issues. Besides your daily food, add supplements such as Zinc and magnesium for additional results. These help in minimizing ageing signs and make your skin healthy and plump.
Sleep Tight
Are you in a constant struggle with your puffy eyes and dark circles? Of course you cannot wear concealers all your life. However, usually dark circles and eye bags are a result of our own poor lifestyles. Sleep deprivation, and lots of screen time are one of the major culprits behind this problem. All you need is a good 8 to 10 hours of uninterrupted sleep and you will feel a drastic change. Make sure you say good bye to your devices at least an hour before bed time.
Use Less Makeup
If your skin is in an awful state, for some time avoid using makeup products as much as possible. If you are going out somewhere, try to stick to a concealer, gloss and an eye liner at max. Heavy chemical based cosmetic products settle into layers of your skin and ruin it. Instead, replace your cosmetic investments with products such as sunscreen, moisturizer, and vitamin C serums. Using these three products religiously twice a day will show drastic results within few days.
