How does stress effect our skin?

With the increased pressure in today’s society whether it is work, children, family, partners or all of the above. We are seeing the daily increase in people’s stress levels rising. 

One of the leading causes of adult acne and breakouts is caused by stress. Chronic stress increases levels of stress-related hormones sending your oil gland into overdrive, the excess oil mixing with dead skin cells on the surface causes bacteria creating spots and breakouts. 

The skin gets compromised due to the increase in stress, this prevents the skin from being able to protect itself and retain hydration. Due to the loss of hydration in the skin it will start to age and can cause fine lines and wrinkles as well as looking dehydrated and dull. 

Managing stress levels and self care is extremely important. Yoga, meditation, deep breathing or having an Aromatherapy massage are some examples of self-care to help manage stress levels. 

A night time routine is extremely important when it comes to healing your skin. At night our skin cells can regenerate up to 3x faster than during the day meaning its most optimal time for healing and repairing is at night. 

Dermalogica Retinol clearing oil- is a fantastic product to help fight adult acne, breakouts and signs of aging. Using it at night will allow the retinol to help fight against any signs of premature aging with Salicylic acid targets active breakouts to to help clear skin.