Five ways to help calm stressed skin
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We have all felt it - that week when everything isn’t just falling into place as it should, when you can’t even pull your own weight; it’s like a negative force. If you experience stress over a prolonged period of time, your brain sends a signal to the nervous system to go into a ‘fight or flight’ mode. Then we release hormones and chemicals into the bloodstream. It has a direct effect on the way the skin functions, which fast-tracks aging. We get acne often, our skin gets easily irritated and we start to appear dull.
There are few guaranteed ways to erase the signs of stress from your skin. Indulge yourself over the weekend with these easy at-home tricks and your skin will look refreshed and radiant by Monday morning. As a bonus, you will feel more relaxed too.
Use a gentle facial cleanser: Do not aggressively cleanse your skin with harsh skincare products; instead, reach for a gentle cleansing option like micellar water, which is powered by tiny oil molecules that lift dirt, oil and makeup up away from the skin.
Deep breathing: This is a basic and yet simple method of relaxation with instant effects. It is a quick way to Use a moisturizer for sensitive skin: If you have stressed your sensitive skin, it’s time to get a moisturizer for both day and night. You can also store some aloe vera in the fridge Meditate: for a cool treatment for your skin. It does to your skin what water does to your body on a sunny day.
Feed your skin: Technically, omega fatty acids and rich foods like salmon, or nuts like almonds and fruits like avocados, can help deliver essential nutrients and restore your skin. Don’t forget to have your eight glasses of water.
Drink green tea: It is said that a cup of green tea a day keeps the blotchiness at bay. Green tea’s antiinflammatory properties can be soothing. The epigallocatechingallate (EGCG) in green tea may help prevent the collagen destruction that leads to wrinkles. Consider subbing tea for your morning mug of coffee.
Kill the stress: Identify what is causing you stress. When you slip into a period of extreme stress, try as much as you can to eliminate it. Talk to a friend, watch a movie and find your Zen. Yoga: Go to the spa: