The skin
Did you know that your skin was the primary sensing organ for external stressors? Besides playing a vital role as a barrier, skin also plays a key role in the immune system, maintaining homeostasis between internal and external environments.
Research confirms that the skin can sense stress immediately and can also respond to stress. Therefore, if you are stressed out it will clearly show on your skin. Stress makes your skin more sensitive and reactive by causing a chemical reaction in your body.
It is a proven fact that daily stressors can also manifest in your skin, triggering or worsening a wide range of conditions such as acne, psoriasis, and eczema.
In brief, here is what happens to our skin when we are stressed. When stressed, the body produces excess cortisol, referred to as the stress hormone, which causes all sorts of problems in your body. Cortisol also stimulates the sebaceous glands to produce more oil and sebum, causing acne and making our skin more sensitive. Cortisol also weakens the skin’s immune systems, leading to oxidative stress which manifest itself as wrinkles, lines, and dull skin.
Stress is really your biggest skin enemy as it increases inflammation in the body and conditions like eczema, rosacea and psoriasis can flare up.
How do we beat this: Focusing on daily moments of Self-Care?
It is particularly important when feeling stressed to take a break from everything and just concentrate on doing things which relax you. This might be doing nothing, reading a book, or going out for a walk to engage with nature.
Spending time nature helps with mental health problems such as stress and anxiety. Walking gives you time to think. Be At Peace.
You could also try to manage stress levels using alleviation techniques such as Yoga and Meditation or simple exercises. Meditation produces a deep state of relaxation and a tranquil mind. Let Off Steam.
Moisturise and hydrate your skin
To avoid the effects of stress, use a good moisturising cream for your skin. Remember to protect the skin from UV rays using a high factor SPF. Use a moisturiser than contains anti-inflammatory ingredients such as ZORAI CACAY FACE MOISTURISING CREAM.
What are benefits of Cacay Oil?
Cacay oil has a host of benefits:
- Reduces acne breakouts giving you a clearer skin.
- Hydrates the skin, boosts elasticity, and improves your skin’s texture.
- Reverses and prevents sunspots.
- Helps reduce hyperpigmentation, which occurs when excess melanin forms in your skin.
Give your skin a Boost and a Beautiful Glow by including skin-friendly foods into your diet, such as:
- Oily fish like Salmon and Mackerel
- Brown Rice and Quinoa
- Avocados and Tomatoes
- Spinach and other dark green and leafy Vegetables
Keep hydrated and swap fruit juices, coffee, alcohol for Water and Green Tea.
When you know you are about to enter a stressful period, it might be helpful to build in time for the activities that will help you to feel calm and rested: You will be doing Your Skin a Big Favour.
Happy Skin.
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