Anyone else’s skin terrible since lockdown?!

[Rosiejim]

My skin has never been worse!

I haven’t changed my diet
I haven’t work any make up at all for two weeks
I’ve been showering as usual

My face is covered in huge (HUGE) spots.

Why?!

Stress?

Hmmm. Good shout, but I don’t actually feel stressed. I’m going with the flow with lockdown (stop me if I’m sounding too cool )

Yes. It feels grim too. I blame lack of exercise. I’d normally be doing a lot more.

Don’t know but mine is too?
I’m thinking maybe to do with not wearing make up somehow.

I’m doing slightly more exercise than usual but maybe it’s a no make up detox?! Is that a thing?

Are you still cleaning your face properly in the evening? I can get a bit lazy when I don't wear make-up and end up spotty from sleeping with "dirty" skin.

Mine is hideous

@8dayweek hmmmmm - I did miss a night a few days ago. Usually I use an oil based cleanser every evening

Solidarity @slipperywhensparticus I feel like a greasy specimen

Mine is red and irritated, but since I haven't been in my usual routine I keep forgetting to put any moisturiser on. I intend to try harder tomorrow!

I have the same problem! Read on a different thread that wearing no make up might mean your cleansing regime is not as good. I don't know, going to give my face a good scrub tonight!

Yes! Me too! My skin has never been so bad.

It could be detoxing hence the spots. I bet in 2 weeks time your skin will look fabulous.

Me. I have dry scales all over. Spots. Never had either before

Yes! Aside from removing make-up I’ve not changed my routine. My face is a mess, proper stare at in the street awful. I have a line around my lips

Omg I’ve never had this many nasty under the skin spots in my life. Mainly around chin and neck

Mine is all bumpy - I think it's because I work part time and on my days off (4.5 out of 7) I was previously spending a couple of hours a day walking outside in the fresh air.

Yes!

I'm blaming stress

I saw something about the chlorine content in the water being higher than normal - might be a load of bollocks though, can’t remember where I read it.

Yes, me too! Not wearing make up has meant I've let my skincare regime slide... but I' also due on, so it could be that.

All our hands our very dry from washing. My 7 year old who never has had dry skin has dry red patches around the knuckles. I've put a lotion right by the taps now so hopefully that will fix it.

My skin always looks better when I’m wearing makeup daily. I think because it provides a bit of a barrier there’s less irritation.

Mine is the opposite and looking good. I am drinking more water, eating better and more relaxed at home ( as in not running round trying to make meetings etc) I am exercising and having a daily walks so getting my 15,000 steps on and eating at regular times and getting into a regular sleep pattern. I hadn't realised how unhealthy my life style had become so it has done me some good slowing down.

Im sorry to say that mine is better! I’m not wearing makeup and my skin is glowing.

Could also do with me using Aveeno - I bought some just before lockdown.

I have however reached my target weight and then ate badly and added 6lb :(

I think it's because we're inside much more then usual.

Cannot wait for warmth to be able to sit in the garden and get some sun on my skin!