The article explores how the author, a British-Pakistani Muslim in the beauty industry, harmonizes her cultural and professional identities during Ramadan. It discusses how the month impacts diet, sleep, and skincare routines, highlighting the importance of adapting beauty habits in line with spiritual practices. The author embraces the opportunity to use Ramadan as a time for mindful skincare, focusing on nourishing the skin while navigating fasting, dehydration, and a simplified beauty regimen. She shares insights on selecting barrier-boosting products and maintaining a meditative approach to self-care during this holy month.
"The change in diet as well as the altered sleep routine has an impact on our bodies and our skin... I find that cutting out caffeine helps my breakouts clear up."
"I love using Ramadan as a time to try barrier-boosting products and step back from actives to focus on the wonderful parts of Ramadan."
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