Let’s face it, we all have those ‘off’ days, the ‘not-so-great’ skin days, where we aren’t feeling as confident as we would like in our skin.  

But what does ‘off’ skin mean to you? For some of us it’s redness, for others it’s breakouts, dryness, dullness, a reaction, a flare up of an existing skin condition… the list goes on. Whatever your definition of ‘off’ skin is, remember that it is totally NORMAL to experience ‘off’ days (especially when you consider lifestyle, diet and hormonal changes). 

So how do you deal with the not-so-great days and get your skin back on track? We’ve got a few quick tips for you! 

Focus on the good and run with it! 

Be kind to yourself, be your own cheerleader and find something you love about yourself to focus on! Whether that’s to do with your appearance, personality, accomplishments… There’s a lot to love about yourself any day of the week. 

Keep the stress down 

We know, this one’s easier said than done – but did you know that an increase in oil production can occur when your stress levels are high? This is caused by the stress hormone cortisol, leading to oilier skin, congestion and subsequently, breakouts. Try adding some stress management techniques to your wake-up or night-time routine like yoga, breathwork or meditation… It’s key to keep your body and your mind feeling relaxed. 

Keep it basic – in a good way 

Don’t flood your routine with an overload of products and remember (as tempting as it can be) that ‘off’ skin days are not the time to introduce any newbies to your skin routine. Stay away from those Instagram influenced skin pick me ups ( think acids, and exfoliants) and keep it minimal. Choose products with soothing, calming ingredients that won’t disrupt your skin barrier like our Prologic Cream Cleanser, a beautiful cleanser that will leave your skin feeling replenished and nourished. Pop on  our Prologic Probiotic Prombiome Serum followed by The Prologic Moisturiser  for a minimal routine to help your skin feel refreshed, balanced, and hydrated.