There is beauty in caring

Maintaining distance, staying home, covering our faces, bodies, and our distinct features with masks and other protective wear oftentimes rendering us unrecognizable to others – these are today’s realities. Because of this, beauty upkeep or attention to appearance isn’t that high up on our to-do lists. In the middle of the changes we are now experiencing, we may even consider it a bit self-indulgent. But staying home doesn’t mean neglecting things like skin or hair care. These rituals have become a part of self-care that helps alleviate the high levels of physical and mental stress that many are experiencing.

These rituals soothe our anxiety

Anxiety levels have risen for many during this pandemic. Keeping a ritual can help you feel more relaxed and reduce anxiety. Your daily beauty ritual is a good place to start, especially with the significance placed on hygiene these days. It can be a good reminder of starting and ending the day with taking care of our selves through soothing self-care practices like applying skin treatments or giving your feet a good soak.

It promotes hygiene

There’s a spotlight on keeping clean these days, and our beauty regimen is more than just about aesthetics. It is also largely composed of good hygiene practices. Cleansing is always one of the first steps to accomplish, including properly washing your hands. Steps like moisturizing have also become important, with so many experiencing dry, cracked skin after disinfecting multiple times. Our beauty routine can help us maintain the condition of our bodies, especially our skin, and keep us protected.

It signifies normalcy

It may prove difficult to change so many things about your lifestyle or to lose control over the routines that have sustained you for so long. To help cope, we have to find little pockets of ‘the old normal’ within our lives.

One of the things we can easily control is taking care of ourselves and enjoying personal time. By taking that indulgently fragrant shower or taking time to condition your hair, you enjoy the feeling of being able to still do the things that you used to. This small feeling of normalcy helps take the edge off, no matter how inconsequential it may seem.

People move at their own pace in adapting to the current reality. Practicing self-care may seem like a lot of work these days, but you can ease into it by creating a simplified version of the one you already have. The more streamlined it is, the better you will be able to stick with it, and the easier you will be able to create a ritual that relaxes.

There's no easier way to build a personal care routine or restock supplies for the one you already have than by purchasing your favorite products online. On August 29-31, 2020, Unilever Beauty and Personal Care brands are giving you the opportunity to care for your beauty while caring for others. Add heart to your Shopee cart with Dove, TRESemmé, St.Ives, and many more through the Unilever Beauty That Cares sale. Get up to 70% off on your favorite products, plus exclusive discount vouchers! Watch out for exclusive Beauty Care Kits co-designed by beauty influencers for as low as P499.

The best part of caring about beauty is when it can benefit others -- exactly what the Unilever Beauty That Cares Sale stands for. The Unilever Beauty That Cares sale, in partnership with Mano Amiga, will direct a portion of the proceeds to supporting small local businesses affected by the crisis. By stocking up on your important beauty and personal care products, you can help others brave these difficult times.

 

Add heart to cart at the Unilever Beauty that Cares Sale on Shopee.