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The Truth Abount Stress and Your Skin

Did you know that stress can have a major effect on your skin?

We've all heard about how feeling anxiety can cause the usual things like high blood pressure, migraines and the like but did you know that you are actually more likely to see the impact of stress on your skin? Your skin is your largest organ and not just a barrier to keep negative influences at bay, it is also a window into our health with direct connections to the brain.

In just the same way as we blame external influences such as food, dust or the weather for the state of our skin, our internal mood can be an equally important factor.

The Science

If you feel tense or under pressure, your hypothalamus sends a signal to the pituitary gland which then sends information to your adrenal glands that produce the stress hormone cortisol. This is known as the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.

Once cortisol is in our system it causes inflammation in reaction to stress which in turn produces oxidants that damage cells.

So, what does this mean to your skin? When a pore is inflamed and swollen it is more likely to become clogged and when collagen becomes inflamed, the matrix breaks down and results in wrinkles. Acne, dryness and itching also appear with inflammation and are signals of whats going on inside.

Treatment

At SkinGenesis we have noticed that we see more young people with problems needing acne treatment around exam time, and indeed a recent survey discovered that teenagers acne breakouts become 23% worse at exam times.

Preventing skin problems has to come through a combination of regular skin care, healthy diet, exercise and also taking control of our emotions, a problem shared is a problem halved. It is all too easy to get lost in a downward spiral when you feel under pressure, you will deal with it much better if you give yourself a break, put your feet up and relax once in a while. Using this mantra will have a positive effect on your skin.

The keys to healthy un-stressed skin

1 Moisturise Look for non-comedogenic and fragrance-free as they won't clog youre your pores

2 Retinol - Cleanses away dead skin cells whilst plumping and thickening the skin. It also combats wrinkles, age spots and acne

3 Glycolic acid/salicylic acid pads - Exfoliates and has an anti-inflammatory effect thanks to salicylic acid. It really helps calm your skin