Skincare Is The Newest Form Of Self-Care During The Pandemic

Baby, it’s cold outside!

Do your lips feel chapped and dry in the winter?

In the words of one of my favorite dermatologists, Dr. Shereene Idriss, Board-Certified Cosmetic Dermatologist:

“My morning ritual that has saved my lips is lip basting. Twice a week I start off with a gentle hydrating chemical exfoliant such as lactic acid or glycolic acid. I follow this by applying a thick layer of ointment on my lips which I refer to as lip basting.”

How many of you practice lip basting? It looks like the most perfect way to show love to your lips these cold months.

Our skin tends to get drier in the winter months due to the weather and indoor heat that reduces the moisture in the air. No one likes dry skin because it feels uncomfortable, and to be honest, we all want smooth and soft skin.

These are difficult times, and we need to take care of ourselves the best way we can. I have started giving myself self-care Sundays where I devote extra time to really take care of my skin. I try to nourish different parts of my body that I have neglected for years. Hello, rough feet.

It is a day for me to thank my body for bringing me this far in life and keeping me strong.