Feeling
Stressed? Relax for your skin’s sake!
For
years, stress has been deemed the cause of several health issues and is
connected to numerous conditions. But did you know that one of the first places
that stress targets and shows up on is your skin?
Think
about it – the skin is our largest organ. As much as people think that stress
causing skin problems is a myth, they are not!
Try
to relax, practice positive thinking and your complexion will be better because
of it.
If
you are caught up with stress, beware of the following skin issues to look out
for and how to relax your skin:
1) Acne – There is a link
between acne and stress and several research studies have proven this link.
When you feel stressed, the increase in hormones throw off your body’s natural
balance and it increases the amount of oil your skin secretes, which clogs
pores and causes breakouts.
Acne Stress Solution – Start
exfoliating to remove dead skin cells, unclog the pores and help stimulate new,
fresh skin to grow
2) Rashes – When you are under
stress, your top layer of skin which acts as your natural barrier becomes
impaired because of your body’s imbalance of chemicals that keep your skin
hydrated and strong. Stress can even produce a protein that creates a bacteria,
leading to conditions such as eczema and psoriasis
Rash Stress Solution – Create a
daily moisturizing routine, where you use hypoallergenic lotions and creams to
hydrate the skin. If your rash goes beyond dry, itchy skin, please seek medical
attention from your doctor for prescription topical ointments.
3) Severe Dermatitis – During stressful
times, the stress hormone Cortisol kicks in, shutting down one part of the
immune system. This makes you more susceptible to allergens, which cause severe
skin conditions. These conditions range from extreme itching, hives and allergy
lesions.
Dermatitis Stress Solution – Use organic
skin care products to manage your complexion and keep your allergies in check.
It is also important to seek medical attention from a dermatologist if you
consistently experience breakouts of severe rashes and hives. Allergy testing
may be advised as well to figure out the best course of treatment.
4) Frown Lines – Frowning happens a lot
when you are stressed and you will do it even when you don’t realize it. The
constant scowl upon your face will leave you eventually with permanent fine
lines.
Frown Line Stress Solution – Begin
practicing an anti-aging skin care regime and even when times are harder than
others, try to channel positive emotions and just smile!
5) Dryness and Dullness – Stress
reduces the lipid barrier that naturally makes our skin moisturized and
radiant, allowing any natural moisture to evaporate. This leaves your skin dry,
flaky and tired-looking.
Dryness and Dullness Stress Solution – Use skin
care products containing Retinol to help remove dead skin cells. If your skin
is too sensitive, use a gentle exfoliator. Begin incorporate daily moisturizer
into your skin care routine to hydrate and help bring a brighter radiance to
the skin.
Interesting Facts on
Stress…
STRESS stands for
Systematic Testing of Robustness by Evaluation of Synthesized Scenarios
Stressed spelled
backwards is Desserts!
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