Winter colds really know how to humble you.
One minute you’re thriving, the next you’re surrounded by tissues, surviving on tea, and wondering why your skin suddenly looks like it’sfighting for its life.
Because when your body is stressed, tired and dehydrated, your skin feels it too. Dryness, redness, dullness, flaky noses, chapped lips… you know the drill.
And honestly? When you’re sick, a complicated 10-step skincare routine is not happening. This is your reminder to keep things simple and give yourself a break.
If you skip your skincare for a few days, nobody will know. You're not going to undo all your progress overnight. Sometimes your body just needs rest more than it needs a perfectly layered routine.
Your “I feel like garbage” skincare routine
Cleanse in the evening only
A gentle cleanse at night is enough while your skin is already feeling dry and stressed.
Hydrate + support your barrier
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Harmony toner for lightweight hydration
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Essence hyaluronic acid + ceramide serum to help support dehydrated, tight and irritated skin
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The Limelight probiotic lotion for red, irritated skin
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Luna Vitality moisture cream if your skin feels dry, flaky and exhausted
Looking dull and tired?
Vibrance multi-vitamin serum helps bring some life back into winter skin when you’re feeling a little grey and sleep deprived.
The sore nose situation
If your nose is red and flaky from tissues, apply Luna Vitality moisture cream around the area for extra nourishment and comfort.
Chapped lips? Horrendous.
Keep Luscious lip treatment nearby at all times. Winter lips are not to be trusted.
A few extra winter reminders
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Keep showers warm, not boiling lava temperature
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Drink more water than you think you need
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Skip exfoliating until your skin feels calm again
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Rest. Seriously.
You don't need glowing “perfect” skin while recovering from a winter bug.
Drink your fluids, watch something questionable on Netflix and let your skincare routine do the emotional support work while your immune system gets itself together.
Feel better soon ♡
