Despite what the internet says, you don’t need to leave this isolation period with 20 new skills, fluent in Spanish and a master of the kitchen. These weird times can have a real impact on your mental wellbeing, so take time to do things that make you feel good. That’s what Treatwellers have been up to.
By Beth Ludolf
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1 Ashlyn
Tech Brand Lead
I'm exfoliating and hydrating my whole body religiously ready for fake tan season (praying it'll be safe to go out by then). I usually cram this into a week and end up never fully happy with the finish. Also, it means I have time to work on any annoying ingrown hairs. Sorry, was this meant to be sexy?
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2 Moo
London Office Manager
I’ve picked up two hobbies since isolation began; baking (I literally can’t stop) and masking – skin, hair, anything else you can possibly mask. I’ve been bleaching my hair for years so, as you can imagine, it’s in need of some TLC (in the form of Olaplex). Daily masks are also helping me on my journey towards mochi skin, which I will obviously have achieved by the time normal life resumes.
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3 Hannah
Affiliate Manager
I normally get a massage every couple of weeks (sounds extra, I know, but sitting at a desk all day + working out a lot = muscle pain). I’ve added foam-rolling into my workout routine, I do it for about 15 minutes after exercising. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a love-hate relationship – AKA, it hurts – but its helping to loosen my tight muscles while salons are closed.
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4 Sophia
Software Engineer
I’m adding retinol back into my skincare routine. I tried it a couple of months ago but my skin got really dry and flaky (which is actually normal at first). Now I’m not leaving the house, I don’t mind a little flakiness. I’m upping my water intake, applying moisturiser a few times a day and powering through.
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5 Rachel
Brand Copywriter
I’ve taken to starting my day with a facial massage. I do it for about 10 minutes with some rosehip oil (sounds like a long time to be prodding your face but it feels so damn good). I usually wake up with achy sinuses and head – massage seems to give me immediate relief. I’m obviously also hoping that when I’m in my sixties I’ll have the skin of a 25-year old.
During this uncertain time, we’ll be continuing to create the content you love – whether for distraction, inspiration or to give guidance on wellbeing. If there’s anything you’d like to see (or not see) please contact us on Instagram @treatwell_uk. We hope you keep safe and healthy.