While the COVID-19 epidemic continues to rage, it’s time we start looking forward, to summer, to time spent without a mask, to days under the sun, and nights under the covers, social distancing be dammed. And for your return to civilization, you’ll need to look your best. Fortunately, Kiehl’s has a few easy solutions.
As much as we like to put as positive a spin as we can on the global lockdown, there’s little doubt that it sucks, and many of us are biting at the bit to get out, socialise, entertain more than three other people at a time, network, travel, and generally get back to the way things were before.
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Of course, if you’ve been self-isolating or even if you’ve just been working from home, there’s a chance your personal grooming standards have slipped like wrestlers in a K-Y Jelly ring. Fortunately, a little visit to your barber (an essential business if ever there was one) and a few bathroom remedies will have you looking top-notch in no time.
Calendula Herbal Extract Toner
Formulated with select herbal extracts to gently cleanse and soothe normal to oily/blemished skin types without the use of alcohol or harsh synthetic drying agents, this toner is used to soothe and improve problem areas – try using it after shaving to help calm your skin. Packed with calendula, which is derived from marigold flowers and is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, this alcohol-free toner is also an excellent facial freshener that you can use throughout the day to maintain the balance and integrity of the skin and also wake up the senses if you’re struggling to get back into ‘office mode’.
Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque
This is something you’re going to want to do when you’re home alone. We suggest you light some candles, pop some Frank Ocean on the stereo and enjoy a little pampering. Amazonian White Clay, as the name suggests, comes from the Amazon River basin island of Marajo and it is the hero ingredient in this revolutionary new cleansing masque thanks to its skin detoxification and pore minimization potential.
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Now, while pore size might not be something you spend sleepless nights worrying about, cleansing your face of dirt, toxins, excess oil and dead cells certainly couldn’t help, especially while you’ve been in hibernation. The addition of oatmeal and aloe vera helps remove oils while soothing the skin and it only takes 10 minutes twice a week to clean up your lady catcher and have it ready for summer.
Blue Herbal Spot Treatment
This gentle, yet effective gel dries and clears blackheads, whiteheads, and acne blemishes and allows the skin to heal. You can use the treatment on clean skin to treat acne (probably caused by that Cheetos and beer binge) and help prevent the spread of blemish-causing bacteria. Thanks to salicylic acid, ginger root extract, and cinnamon bark, this transparent preparation quickly penetrates pores to eliminate most blackheads, whiteheads, and acne blemishes without drawing unwanted attention to the affected area.
Dermatologist Solutions Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Aqua Gel SPF 50 PA++++
As you emerge from your apartment like Gollum from a cave, it might be prudent to protect yourself from the sun until you get a decent base going. This effective aqua gel sunscreen not only defends you from harmful UVA/UVB rays and oxidation but also keeps environmental pollutants at arm’s length. This super light-weight solution is suitable for humid conditions and will help protect the skin barrier from pollution and UVA-induced oxidation, helping to prevent the first signs of aging while visibly reduces the appearance of pores, and leaving the skin shine-free.
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