Bacteria and viruses, (as well as Covid) are everywhere, and you’ve inevitable caught a bad cold which didn't do your skin or complexion any good. Irritations, runny eyes, blocked nose, everything leaves its mark on your face. The morning you return to the office, you say hi your colleagues. But they’re not so enthusiastic. Even hiding behind a scarf and an FFP2 mask, it’s clear: you look terrible. That’s of course before you read this article.
Bad appearance and dehydrated skin
Faced with the reaction of your colleagues, you think to yourself “has this week of cold really been so harsh to my face?” So you take a closer look at your reflection in the mirror and the diagnosis isn’t great. You've seen better days. A gray complexion, redness around the nose, chapped lips... When you blow your nose into a tissue, the friction makes your skin sensitive and encourages the appearance of blackheads. And it gets worse: colds and certain medical treatments dehydrate your skin too.
A little sweetness and a lot of water
So, how to get this sorted? When you wake up, start by cleaning your face with our Purifying Face Cleanser to eliminate bacteria and debris from your tissues, and excess sebum from your face. When drying, instead of rubbing, gently pat your face with a towel - this will avoid making any irritation worse.
Next step, hydration. First, soothe your skin with our Tonic Lotion before applying Horace Rich Face Moisturizer. It soothes the skin, refreshes it and tightens your pores. The shea butter in our moisturizer will nourish your skin without suffocating it. Papaya-extracted AHAs help to gently eliminate dead skin cells that may have been left there by your illness. Massage your face gently to promote blood circulation and restore a bit of pink to your cheeks. During the few days following a cold, avoid grainy scrubs - they risk damaging your skin a little more.
Afterwards ? We drink, we drink, we drink… water! Before getting back into shape and happy hours, toast with a tank of water, herbal teas and other infusions.
The important thing is to decongest your body to eliminate toxins. And there you go: reboot accomplished!
