Stressing Your Skin

Now that it's hitting the peak of the holiday season, this may indicate that the holiday stress is in full strength. Our hope is that you have not been caught stressing your way though the holidays, but in case have been-- stop-- and think about what your most wonderful time of the year-stress is doing to your skin. 

Because stress affects your entire body, including your skin, the most crucial part of your current stress is how you decide to handle it. Affects of stress on the skin can include: 

• Making your skin more sensitive and reactive
• An increased difficulty to heal skin problems
• Increased production of cortisol- leading to oily skin and breakouts
• Worsened skin conditions including psorasis, rosacea, and rashes
• A duller, worn-out appearance

While these effects are not permanent, they may be uncomfortable, irritating, or embarrassing. However, with a little planning ahead, mental preparation, and time for yourself, you can beat the stress and be able to show off your gorgeous skin all season long.