I have to say, my introduction to harmattan skincare tips came from my mother who, when we travelled home to the east for Christmas, would put layers and layers of “pomade” and vaseline on our skin so that “Uguru ama chu anyi”. Which literally means so that “the harmattan won’t chase us”.
Now that I am older and can make the decision to not look like a chicken being prepared for frying, here are the tips/steps I religiously abide by to make sure my skin looks good during and after harmattan.

Stay Moisturized
Is this a no-brainer or what? Switch to products that have a lot of moisture and water content. Do away with the cleansers and lotions with astringents and stick to soft, mild cleansers, scrubs, and serums. Anything to lock in that moisture and allow your skin glow!

This also includes the type of makeup you use this period. Lay low on the mattifying primers and mattifying foundations. I would say, ditch them altogether. Go for dewier, skin-like looks. Read full Article <<https://theladysroom.ng/skin-care/