Words Hattie Parish
Photograph Stocksy
The UK may be out of lockdown by the time you read this. But at the time of writing, we’re in the thick of it, and admittedly, finding the positives in dayto- day life isn’t always easy. But promising stats are emerging on the relationship between self-worth and beauty. Figures show we’re ditching make-up, embracing our grown-out haircuts, and as a result, feeling more confident. So find a few, simple, natural actives that work for your skin. Take the time to massage them in. Relax. Step away from the scissors and see how your hairstyle evolves. Give up heat styling - one of the best things you can do to preserve hair colour and condition - and apply a nourishing mask instead. Exfoliate. Get that blood moving and your skin tingling. There’s not much we can control right now, so welcome the changes you can make to your mood in your own bathroom. It’s not everything, but if it just takes five minutes to make you feel a bit better, why not? Frankly, we need all the self-care we can get right now. And when we’re out of this mess, let’s take these lessons forward. Strippedback beauty can be empowering. Your skin and hair, just like you, deserve a break.