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Just Superficial Or An Important Ritual For Improved Mental Health?
Exploring Skincare As Self Care
This post may seem a little off the beaten track for me. After all, my focus is body liberation and mental health, right? This is true. HOWEVER, one of the great things about having your own blog here on Medium is that you can write about any damn thing you like 😃
Also, as I’ve learned recently, skincare is very closely linked to improved mental health and improved self-esteem.
I’ll admit, the importance of skincare and just how many elements can be involved has passed me by til recently. One way I am lucky is that my skin is relatively clear, not prone to greasiness, dry patches, or acne. A quick wash and I’m good to go — or so I thought!
Jayne Enters Stage Left
My sister Jayne has had more problems with her skin than I and recently developed rosacea. So rather than consult a GP, who wasn’t likely to know much, she began researching how to help herself.
For all of my American readers asking why she didn’t go to a dermatologist, they are far less common in this country.
On the NHS, your skin has to have severe problems to get a referral, and seeing a derm privately is pretty damned expensive.
