Having a Skincare Routine is Good for Your Mental Health, Here’s Why

Skincare does not just keep your appearance beautiful; it also keeps your mental health pristine.

This is essentially a cycle. Our skin reflects what is going on internally and, psychologically, we tend to be happier if our skin is looking good.

Here are five reasons why this is so:

This is true especially in the time of the pandemic. We may lose sight of our true purpose because of all the environmental stressors that emerged. Having a routine, then, gives our days some semblance of structure. Our skincare routine, then, becomes something comfortable and stable to do.

Your body deserves to be thanked and pampered for working hard all the time. When we do something nice for ourselves, we are for the most part taking care of ourselves. This way, we can prevent ourselves from drowning in so many worries and frustrations. We can relax for a while and just focus on giving ourselves some TLC.

Using products that you love the smells of and that work effectively on your skin definitely will boost your mood. Amp up your skincare routine and do it while blasting your favorite music, lighting your favorite scented candle, and wearing your favorite bathrobe? The sky’s the limit, dear. Your skincare routine has to be one of your favorite times of the day to unwind and focus on yourself.

Creating your skincare routine takes a lot of time, energy, money, and patience. When you consistently stick to it, you’re telling yourself that you’re worth all of those. And that’s the most important thing. You are worth everything – loving, taking care of, and empowering.

Giving yourself the utmost importance is the one thing you have to do to be beautiful inside and out. See, taking the time to nurture both your physical appearance and your mental health will only yield positive results altogether.

Your routine will give yourself a sense of control, heaps of confidence, and general stability, and it really does pay off mentally and emotionally.

Written By Erin Ocampo

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