We are going through difficult times, everything is a little strange and we have no choice but to adapt and look for the positive side of confinement, we assure you that it has it! You've probably never spent so much time at home, right? Far from this being something negative, it is the perfect time to take care of yourself and do those things you never have time for. You dare? Here are 5 ideas to take care of yourself at home and feel great!
1- Luxury breakfast
If you normally guzzle a coffee and fly away, stop! Take it easy. Now you can have breakfast without rushing, enjoying every sip, every bite. Give yourself a treat to start the day, innovate with different breakfasts that will help you wake up motivated. This does not mean abusing ultra-processed foods, there are delicious breakfasts and realfooders. We give you some ideas:
- Oatmeal and banana pancakes
- German bread toast with avocado and seeds
- Rye plan toast with salmon and poached egg
- Porridge with fruit
- Green smoothie with a variety of fruits and vegetables
- Muesli with Greek yogurt and blueberries
- Banana bread
2- Take vitamins!
Now we need to be stronger than ever, and taking the vitamins that our body needs will guarantee optimal health. Bet on a healthy and varied diet to take care of yourself at home, with legumes, vegetables, meat, fish and fruit. Limit your intake of cookies, sweets and processed foods. As substitutes, take foods with vitamin C such as orange, kiwi, pineapple or mango. Natural goodies! And another luxury, sunbathe for 10-20 minutes a day to absorb vitamin D! Your skin will also look better.
3- Nourish your hair in depth
It's time to put into practice all those homemade masks that they tell us about on social networks and we never dare to do. No need to go to the hair salon! Taking care of yourself at home is very easy. Depending on your needs, there are many options, in this link we leave you some, but our favorites are the nutritious ones. We recommend that you prepare it with your usual liking mask (two tablespoons), honey (one tablespoon) and coconut oil (two tablespoons). Mix the ingredients until they are integrated and apply to strands from the middle to the ends, grouping them into a bun. Then cover with plastic wrap and let it sit for 2-3 hours. Then wash it with your regular shampoo and you will see what a difference. Repeat it once a week and show off your hair this summer!
4- Prepare your skin for summer
It seems that when the quarantine ends, we are going to come face to face with summer, and it is going to catch some of us by surprise! Well, nothing of that. Start preparing your skin to wear sandals and dresses.
The first step is exfoliation, a super important step to eliminate dead cells and regenerate the skin. You can prepare a homemade mixture to make it very natural, for example with sugar (oatmeal or coffee would also work), with the juice of half a lemon and two tablespoons of olive oil. Apply to arms, focusing on the elbows, legs, focusing on the knees, and feet, focusing on the ankles. You can use a horsehair glove to optimize exfoliation. Remember to repeat the process once a week.
And the second step, hydration. If your skin is very dry, or you have not nourished it at all during the winter, go for the Coconut oil or of Argan I like it for extra hydration and a silky result. The line of Agrado Body Milks It is also perfect for daily hydration of dry and normal skin. It is important to apply them at least once a day, and focus on the driest areas, such as knees, elbows and feet.
EXTRA TIP: if your hands or feet are very, very dry, apply a thick layer of cream and put on gloves or socks and let it sit for 1 hour. Then remove them and perform a small massage until the product is completely absorbed.
5- Pamper yourself however you like
What is your greatest pleasure when you are at home? Take a one-hour bath with your favorite gel and candles, do a series marathon, immerse yourself in a book, practice meditation, cook,... Choose what makes you happy and do it! It is time to give value to the little things and realize that, sometimes, in the most insignificant things, we are capable of finding complete happiness.
We hope we have guided you and that taking care of yourself at home is a pleasure thanks to these ideas. And if you're lucky enough to be home with your family, make the most of every second, you're lucky!
