We have been in a State of Alarm for days that force us all to be confined to our homes. From Multiestetica we want to look at the moment for the positive side to this time that we will spend locked in our homes.

For example, there are people who during this time are taking advantage to learn new hobbies such as painting, improving calligraphy or cooking. Even through Instagram we are seeing friends, who had never set foot in a gym, doing all the fitness routines that can be done online.

We are aware that families with children, and especially mothers, may not have a moment to themselves during this quarantine. For this reason, we encourage you to find yourself a little while in these chaotic days of telework and stress to take care of your skin and have a moment to disconnect and feel better.

Why is my skin worse during isolation?

We have spent more than 10 days of social distancing, almost not putting on makeup and not being in contact with external agents such as the sun or pollution. Still, have you noticed that your skin is drier, with more impurities or less luminous? Don’t worry, it’s normal!

The added stress can cause your skin to react and change in unexpected ways. Additionally, factors such as dehydration (we all tend to drink less water at home), increased caffeine intake, lack of vitamin D, and changes in nutrition and sleep patterns can change our immune system’s ability to regulate. and detoxify, creating inflammation in the body and therefore changes in our skin.

In this period, experts recommend drinking more water, eating fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin D and antioxidants , such as blueberries or spinach. Here are some more tips to take care of your skin during this time at home.

Clean

It may seem like a very obvious point but don’t forget to wash your face when you wake up and just before going to bed. Although these days the skin is not exposed to external agents and we wear less makeup (or nothing), it is essential to have a good cleaning to remove impurities and prevent pores from clogging and pimples appear. Also, don’t forget to wash your hands well with soap before touching your facial skin.

Tones

After cleaning, we recommend applying a toner as it will remove the remains of particles that the cleaner has not been able to remove and also balance the pH of your skin. Although many times we do not give enough importance to this product, the truth is that it manages to refresh, hydrate and revitalize the skin to prepare it for the next step: hydration.

Hydrates

And when we say the skin, we are not only referring to the skin of the face, but also of the hands. These days when hand washing and the use of alcohol-based gels are essential to prevent COVID-19, hands can be much drier. Olive oil, coconut oil, or honey contain moisturizing properties that can help regain dry skin on your hands. For example, apply olive oil to your hands and put on gloves for about 20 minutes. At the end, you will notice the smooth and recovered skin.

Exfoliates

Feel free to exfoliate your skin up to twice a week to remove bacteria and dead skin that can cause breakouts in the future. Remember that the scrub must be the right one for your skin type since sensitive skin is not the same as oily or dry skin. Each one needs its specific care and has its own specific characteristics. Thanks to exfoliation, you will help cells to regenerate and improve blood microcirculation. In addition, after this step the skin will be much more receptive to absorb the other products that you apply next, such as moisturizing cream.

You can also take advantage of this time at home to exfoliate the skin of the rest of the body, something that we often forget in the rush of everyday life. A good homemade body scrub is to mix 3 tablespoons of sugar, half a lemon and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Do you dare to try it in the shower?

Apply masks

How many times have you not been able to put on a mask due to lack of time? We know, sometimes it is complicated since they require a while of application to take effect. Perhaps now that we are home is the ideal time! If the insulation has taken you without any mask, don’t worry, you can make a homemade mask with 2 tablespoons of yogurt and a tablespoon of raw honey. Once the mixture is ready, apply it to the face for about 15 minutes and after this time, remove it if possible with warm water so that it is better removed. Your skin will be smoother, hydrated and luminous.