For many of us spending time at home, not stepping out at all, managing both household chores and spending time with our families along with work from home can prove challenging to our overall wellbeing. In fact, people are increasingly worried about a sense of “burn out” during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Some of us may not be able to take the time out to take care of ourselves in indulgent ways, so here our Ayurveda Expert has curated 10 simple beauty and wellbeing tips that you can follow easily while you work from home, in between conference calls and at the end of a hectic weekday.
Remember, that it is extremely important to take care of your mental and physical wellbeing, now more than ever!
# Be Friends with SunscreenEven if you aren’t heading outdoors, and aren’t going to make any contact with sunlight, using a moisturizer with at least SPF 30 is essential. Digital devices including your computer screen emit HEV (high-energy visible light) or blue light. Although the amount of blue light devices emit is only a fraction of that emitted by the sun, the amount of time we spend using these devices and the proximity of these screens to our faces is concerning. Additionally, UV rays of the sun can enter through the windows of your house.
# Use only natural skincare products Switch to natural, freshly prepared and clean skincare products. This is a good time to reassess your skincare choices. For those of you who are hooked onto chemical infused products make the transition to products that are gentle on your skin and contain the same nutrition that your skin needs to feed on, that is skincare full of vitamins, minerals, fruit, herbs and flowers. Some of us may have extremely rare and unique combinations of skincare concerns and are unable to find a perfect non-abrasive moisturizer, for this reason we have now introduced our Customize Your Own Forest Essentials Cream service, where you can work with our robust team of experts to make your own personalize cream that targets your and only your skin concerns and needs.
# Hydrate yourself often, inside outStaying hydrated helps your skin breath, feel better, and glow. Keep your daily water intake at 8-10 glasses. Fill up a water bottle and keep it at your workstation and you can keep track of your intake with apps like Hydro Coach. While drinking water will help you hydrate internally, you can spritz the Forest Essentials floral water based and alcohol-free face toners on your face, at least 3-4 times a day.
# Moisturize dry handsFrequent handwashing and sanitizing can be a source of dryness of hands. When water isn’t sealed into the skin after washing, it can dry out your hand. The reason being, water acts like a magnet and it will attract water out from the deepest layers of the skin and evaporate into dry air. The result is even tighter, drier skin. To prevent this, use a natural hand wash apply the Forest Essentials Deeply Nourishing Hand Wash with Mandarin and Neem. Unlike other harsh cleansers, this Ayurvedic Hand Wash formula cleanses and protects your hands with fresh Aloe Vera, Organic Honey, refreshing Mandarin and purifying Neem. It uses Reetha as a natural cleansing agent instead of harmful and drying sulphates, to maintain the moisture balance in your skin.
# Masking during workHydrate, nourish and your skin with the application of a quick Sheet Mask while working from home. Having ingredients saturated on the skin through a silken, highly absorbent serum in a mask makes this a great and quick pick-me-up for glowing skin. You can keep these in the fridge and apply chilled to get an anti-inflammatory, soothing effect on the skin as well.
# Take care of your eyesIf too much screen time tires your eyes, follow the 20-20-20 rule, take a 20 second break, every 20 minutes and look at something 20 feet away. Avoid continuous staring for a prolonged period of time. Periodically blink and look away at regular intervals to prevent eye strain.
At the end of a long work day, apply a cooling and rejuvenating Under Eye Gel around the eye area, to soothe your eyes. This step should come before you apply a nourishing Night Cream. Essential Tip: Apply the Eye Gel or Eye Cream chilled for best results.
# De-stress with a face massageA two minute facial massage is all you need to uplift your mood and facial muscles. It gives an instant rejuvenating effect. Apply a few drops of serum or facial oil to your fingertips, then massage your skin with firm, upward strokes. When you have more time, use a Facial Roller, perhaps as a quick evening break.