I've gotten really into skincare while being at home because of the pandemic, but it seems like I've done it wrong. The products I bought during that time make my face feel worse somehow. Should I continue using them? I never expected Covid to mess with my skin this much. Did I maybe develop an obsession?
My skin was ruined during the pandemic too. I constantly had pimples on my forehead. It turned out that the facial cleansing gel I was using contained alcohol. You should check the ingredients of your products as well. My skin got better when I switched to something alcohol-free and fragrance-free.
At that time, I actually tried a lot of products as well. I had bought a peeling that was sold without a prescription, and it was irritating my skin. Then I realized I had been using it 3-4 times a week. So, you pay attention to how often you use it, right? Doing it too much makes it worse.
So you say you've gotten into skincare, but too much of anything can be tough on the skin. You never mentioned which products you’re using. Maybe you've picked up some things that aren't suitable for your skin? It's easy to use COVID as an excuse, but it doesn't seem like that's the whole problem.
The skin becomes extremely sensitive to stress and hormonal fluctuations. As we know, anxiety also increased during the pandemic. If the products cause sudden reactions like burning or redness on the skin, that’s one thing, but if it’s just acne, it could be anxiety-related. A dermatologist will provide a precise analysis.
Actually, the products I used were mostly recommendations from others, but I guess I didn't know what to use with what. For example, I was using a night serum and applying something else in the morning. Is that why it turned out badly? I should read what's written and try to organize it better.
It's really your hurry that affects me more than the pandemic here. Of course, trying everything you hear can damage the skin. On the other hand, in the gap created by quarantine, people have started to market ridiculous things. It might be better if you don't buy everything that's suggested.
