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LIVING<br />
Care For<br />
Skin And<br />
Hair @<br />
Lockdown<br />
By - Temitope Ojo<br />
Stay Away From<br />
Processed Food<br />
The less processed food you take,<br />
the better it is. During this time, if<br />
you are drinking juice and coconut<br />
water then it is good for your body.<br />
Eat fresh vegetables, fruits, and<br />
salads as much as you can. Eat<br />
light food with fewer spices, and<br />
watch your skin and body glow.<br />
As we all stay in our homes to help flatten the<br />
curve of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are<br />
sharing ideas on how to stay productive,<br />
healthy and in high spirits. Natural ways for<br />
boosting immunity are also a topic often<br />
discussed though done from a distance. It is<br />
also important to share some beauty tips to<br />
work with this season.<br />
The skin and hair also take a beating due to<br />
decreased physical activity. The body is<br />
energised by getting out of the house and<br />
indulging in physical activities, and that’s<br />
how the metabolism also remains good.<br />
But there can be stiffness in the body due<br />
to lack of activity, which could, in turn,<br />
make the skin and hair dull like never<br />
before.<br />
To uplift your mood quite instantly, the<br />
simplest thing you can do is look after<br />
yourself. Thankfully, these days, it is an<br />
essential act of self-love and self-care that we<br />
all have the time to engage in.<br />
Here’s a guide to looking after<br />
your skin and hair during<br />
lockdown.<br />
6<br />
/ April 19, 2020<br />
Detox And Exfoliate Skin At Least<br />
Two Times Each Week<br />
Sugar, activated charcoal, bentonite clay, and<br />
coconut milk powder gently exfoliate skin and help<br />
to draw out impurities, making your complexion<br />
glow and brings out your own natural beauty.<br />
Move Your Body For That Glow<br />
For your metabolism not to be affected due to<br />
the lack of physical activities, use the stairs. If<br />
you like to dance, simply groove to your favourite<br />
song. This will keep your hair and skin both<br />
in good shape. Try and indulge in this activity<br />
for 20 minutes every morning, afternoon and<br />
evening. This will also help in the circulation of<br />
antioxidants in the body.<br />
Soothe<br />
And<br />
Hydrate<br />
With Oils<br />
Massaging<br />
with oils helps<br />
to deeply<br />
moisturise the<br />
skin and gives it<br />
a radiant glow.<br />
It is also an easy<br />
and amazing<br />
way to relieve<br />
stress.<br />
Cleanse Your Face<br />
Cleanse your face regularly with a gentle purifier like a mixture of<br />
turmeric, papaya, and lavender. It works together to exfoliate, heal<br />
and fight off bacteria.<br />
Dry Skin On Hands<br />
With so much hand-washing<br />
and using hand sanitizers,<br />
the skin on our hands needs<br />
far more attention than<br />
usual. Applying a thick layer<br />
of the hand cream, couple<br />
with topping it with some<br />
cotton gloves. Either leave on<br />
overnight or while you watch a<br />
movie. If you don’t have any<br />
hand cream, try olive oil.<br />
The most important tip<br />
is, stay inside your house,<br />
keep on washing hands and<br />
using a sanitiser.<br />
Use Natural Ingredients<br />
During this time, it would be better to use natural<br />
products for skincare instead of ready-made cosmetics.<br />
Get a cucumber, tomato, and potato. Wash and grind all<br />
three together. Turn it into a cold face pack by putting the<br />
mixture into an ice tray. Just apply this cube on your face,<br />
let it dry and then wash it.