Physical, emotional, and environmental stressors can affect the skin – and stressed skin is vulnerable. Stress can aggravate a host of skin concerns from psoriasis to rosacea and even acne. It can also manifest as dry skin, and make fine lines and wrinkles worse. It’s time to stop stressing and take action. Here is the best skincare for stressed skin.
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Skincare for Stressed Skin
The importance of a simple but regular skincare routine cannot be underestimated. Stick to products that suit your skin type and always cleanse, tone and moisturise. Never forget to wear SPF – even on cloudy days and throughout winter. This helps to protect the skin barrier from the elements.
SkinBase Essentials Range
Our SkinBase Essentials Range is full of soothing, repairing and hydrating ingredients. This range is the perfect skincare for stressed skin and should be used daily to support skin health. It includes everything you need to carry out your daily skincare routine. Start with our Purifying Gel Cleanser which is great for removing makeup and impurities. Our Soothing Toner is best spritzed over the skin to lock in moisture. Otherwise apply it with cotton pads to close pores and calm skin. Our Daily Repair & Protect Moisturiser with SPF is the final step. Formulated with Argan Stem Cells and Vitamin E, it soothes and replenishes skin while giving excellent protection from harmful UV rays.
Lifestyle Changes
We know the brain and skin are intimately linked – and one feeds the other. If stress is getting under your skin, take a look at your lifestyle. Are you sticking to a reliable skin routine? Are you getting enough sleep? What are you eating? Are you exercising? There are many ways to balance stress in our lives and maintain happy healthy skin.
Stress Management
Stress management techniques like meditation and yoga are both mind body practices that can help to keep stress at bay. Everyone has a unique reaction to stress, so find a relaxation technique to suit your personality. A holistic approach is the only way to manage day-to-day stress. Eat unprocessed whole foods and aim to go to bed at the same time every night. Even one bad night’s sleep can show up on skin the next day.
What to Avoid
Avoid harsh exfoliation. Over-exfoliating can cause skin issues and damage the skin’s barrier. Be careful not to overuse active ingredients (like retinol). If any skin concerns do arise, it is best to avoid heavy, pore-clogging products.
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