GROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT

Ah, the agony and the ecstasy of a beauty routine in isolation. Gels have been prized from their beds and nails are starting to regain some strength. Unwanted hair has assumed its natural position, jubilant it won’t meet a wax strip for a while. And on account of the recent and forthcoming sunshine, skin that’s been cloaked under tights and trousers is set to make an appearance, whether you’re outdoors or in. If the latter - nod, find the nearest window, and stick something - anything! - out of it and say you too have seen the ‘indoorphins’ memes circulating social media (a portmanteau of indoor and endorphins, of course).

Yes, we hear your justification that there’s no-one around to see you, so none of this really matters, but practicing self-care via body-care is instrumental in locating lost mojos. And while we don’t need lockdown to remind us that the idea of being summer body ready is indeed defunct, there’s never been a better time to prove it.

ExfoliatE…

Forget the face bit. It’s just as good for your body. Made from Japanese leaves and bamboo (seriously), it works to gently smooth and polish skin, and has natural antibacterial properties too.

Vanderohe Sasawashi Exfoliating Face Cloth, £12

This sings of the seaside. So salty and fresh - a consolation prize that your day trip to Whistable was cancelled. On contact with skin, it melts into a silky foam that makes scrubbing a pleasure.

Elemis Sea Lavender & Samphire Salt Scrub, £38