Lockdown beauty tips with Reading make-up artist

Reading make-up artist Joyce Connor reveals her top five steps to creating a great skincare routine during lockdown - which is essential for pre-wedding beauty regimes, your make-up artist will thank you for it on the big day!

CLEANSING YOUR FACE
If you don't normally wash your face now is theperfect time to get into the habit of facial washing.Washing your hands for 20 seconds has become thenorm. You should wash your face with a foamingcleanser for a minimum of 60 seconds. Cleansefrom your forehead down to your décolleté and rinsethoroughly with tepid water.

HYDRATING YOUR SKIN
Staying at home and indoors can make your skin feeldehydrated and tight. Drink plenty of water throughoutthe day. Add a facial spritz to your skin every few hoursunder your moisturiser and over your make up.

FACE MASK
Use a face mask weekly. Stress and tiredness candeplete your skin's nutrients. Using a face maskweekly will give your skin a boost and hydrate,plump and nourish your skin's appearance. Applyingyour mask at night after cleansing will be the mostbeneficial for your skin.

SUNSCREEN
Wear a sunscreen daily even if you're not going outside.Did you know that daylight is UVA rays that age the skinand you can still get sunburnt if you're working fromhome in front of the window.

DE STRESS YOUR FACE
If you're suffering from breakouts during lockdown tryto avoid touching your face. Make sure you wash yourhands before you start your cleansing routine. Usecalming products and gentle movements on your face. The less is more rule applies when your skin is reacting.Less product, less touching and less pressure. Treat yourskin gently and in time your skin will be back to normal.

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