5 Visible Signs Which Indicate That You’ve Been Neglecting Grooming For Far Too Long

Most of us have been staying at home for over six months now. In the Winter season, it’s easy to fall into a routine of not showering every day or not taking care of your skin at all. 

Unfortunately, this self-inflicted grooming neglect will start to show very soon in the form of these factors:

1. Dry, Scaly Hands

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There is no bigger turnoff than shaking hands with someone who has extremely dry and scaly hands. 

Hands get rough and cracked easily in the Winter season. In fact, amid the pandemic, the constant use of soap and sanitiser can make them dry even more quickly. 

This is why it’s important to buy a hand cream with your monthly sanitiser purchase. Use the hand cream daily to make sure your hands are adequately moisturised.

2. Dark Eye Circles

Eye bags usually indicate that you slept badly the night before or the signs of ageing have already started hitting you. 

A simple solution is a concealer that suits your skin tone. A BB cream would do the job as well. 

In the long term, you’re looking at investing in a good under eye serum.

3. Dry & Frizzy Hair

If you have frizzy and dry hair, it means that even if you’re using a shampoo and conditioner either they’re not right for you or you’re not using them in the designated proportions. 

Find a pair that matches your hair type and perhaps start a hair care routine that involves oiling your hair as well. 

4. Dandruff

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This also signals a bad hair care routine. Your scalp can’t be too oily or too dry, as both will result in dandruff. 

A balanced routine should include a shampoo that only takes out the excess oil and gunk without stripping your scalp of the good nutrients important for hair growth.

5. Cracked Lips

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Our lips are more sensitive than the rest of the body, which means they’re more prone to dryness in the Winter. 

If you have dry lips, a simple solution is to get a soothing and nourishing lip balm that you can constantly apply throughout the day.

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