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I should hope that a good moisturizer is part of your everyday skin care routine as it is, but dryness is one of your biggest skin's biggest weaknesses while staying inside. The air in your house can get stale, especially if you've been in colder areas and have been running the heat. It's important to replace the hydration you're missing out on with a heavy-duty moisturizer.
Air pollution and free radicals are no longer ravaging your pores, but your skin is vulnerable to another issue: blue light from tech screens. We're staring at screens a lot more these days, and blue light can lead to skin aging, wrinkles and dark spots. Try products with antioxidants and vitamin C to combat this as much as possible, and read a book instead!
Sure, you're not going out in the sun as often, but the light streaming in through your floor-to-ceiling windows can still be harmful. UVA and UVB rays can penetrate glass windows, so your skin is still at risk of premature aging from indoors. Don't skip the sunblock!
Part of what we learned about breaking out despite not wearing makeup is that your body can be going through some serious stress, even if you can't directly feel it emotionally. Thus, we're likely seeing more breakouts. Even if you haven't used an acne face wash since high school, it may be high time to dive into them again.
It may be tempting to partake in some kind of self care Sunday every day, since you're home and have the time, but that could actually be doing more harm than good. Slapping on a different mask that promises a new benefit every night and trying out a billion products back to back can be too much for your skin. Try new things, but space it out well and keep your everyday routine casual.
Even though you may be itching to try out a new chemical exfoliant, now may not be the best time. Remember how we said your skin is probably dryer than normal? Intense exfoliation is what it doesn't want. Definitely still find ways to exfoliate every now and then, since it's an important part of any skin care routine, but don't overdo it.
An unfortunate but true byproduct of the pandemic as a whole is that a lot of us are having trouble sleeping. Whether it be anxiety or routine-less sleep schedules, zzzs aren't easy to catch. But sleep is when your skin produces most of its collagen for skin elasticity and brighter complexions. Look for a way to make up for the lost time with collagen supplements or creams.