Esther Olutoye
The beauty industry has evolved beyond gender stereotypes that once limited skincare to only women. Skin type is not exclusively determined by biological gender. Skincare is now a form of self-care and healthy living, extending beyond just bathing twice a day. Therefore, students who are constantly on the move and struggle to maintain a consistent skincare routine should be a top priority. While some will say it is expensive and truly sometimes it is. Never worry though, because this article contains how to maintain one’s skincare routine in a low-budget way. Here are 3 ways below:
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HEALTHY BODY LOTION:
Some usage of healthy lotion daily is a foreign concept. While there are many benefits of making use of your body lotion every day such as protecting your skin against sun rays and providing it with nourishing ingredients to make one’s skin glow and shine brighter.
A safe and effective method for applying body lotion is to use products that have been tested and approved. It’s important to avoid buying organic lotions that are unapproved or contain harsh chemicals. Instead, opt for body lotions that contain natural ingredients such as coconut oil, oatmeal extract, and Shea butter. These ingredients are not only safe to use but also help to enhance your skin’s natural colour and radiance.
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MOISTURIZER
Commuting in a humid climate can cause skin dryness, dry patches on one’s face and skin irritation. Therefore, it is highly recommended to apply face moisturizer regularly to keep the face hydrated.
Here are some more benefits of moisturizing:
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It attends to the basic job of hydrating the face. That is to add moisture to dry skin and help keep it from drying out again.
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It helps to fight acne. When your skin gets dry, it sends a message to your glands to produce more oil that can clog your pores and cause breakouts. So, if the skin is properly hydrated, it helps stop it from producing more oil than it needs.
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It protects sensitive skin that gets easily irritated. Having a natural-based ingredient moisturizer such as aloe vera, chamomile, oatmeal, and honey is the best cure for a sensitive face that easily reacts.
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SUNSCREEN
Waking under the hot sun might have seemed scary before the invention of sunscreen but not anymore. Moving under the sun unprotected and without the application of sunscreen causes serious damage as the rays from the sun can cause the collagen and skin elasticity to decrease but by application of sunscreen, the risk of this is mostly eliminated.
It is therefore advised while staying outdoors and indoors to make use of sunscreen as it helps protect the skin from skin cancer and sunburn which is caused by UV exposure. Sunscreen isn’t just for the summer days outside. One window might let in UV rays as well. Wearing sunscreen daily on the face can greatly decrease the chances of skin cancer, sunburn, premature aging, and dry patches.
These highlighted skin care products are available to everyone and they can be bought at low prices affordable for students. To be honest, applying these 3 skin care products is as effective as drinking water and minding one’s business.
