How Stress Affects Your Skin and Effective Solutions for Healthier Skin
Stress can significantly impact your skin, showing up in various ways that might catch your eye in the mirror. Whether it's the pressure of deadlines or balancing responsibilities at home, your skin often reflects how you feel. Here’s a look at some common signs of stressed skin and effective ways to care for it with The Body Deli skin care products:
1. Acne
When you’re under stress, your body produces more androgen hormones, which stimulate oil glands. This extra oil can clog pores and lead to breakouts.
To address this, try the Sage & Grapefruit Cleanser (Detoxifying). This cleanser combines refreshing botanical ingredients to clear excess oil and impurities, helping to balance your skin without over-drying it. Regular use can help reduce pimples and prevent future breakouts, leaving your skin feeling fresh and revitalized.
For an added boost, consider The Day And Night Set. This set provides a complete skincare routine designed to support skin clarity, radiance, and smoothness through targeted products for both morning and evening use. It helps to keep acne at bay while also addressing other signs of stressed skin.
2. Dark Under-Eye Circles
Poor sleep due to stress can often result in dark circles and puffy eyes. “Stress disrupts sleep cycles, which can show up as under-eye circles and puffiness.
To address this, Firming Flax Eye Cream (Firming) offers a multi-faceted approach with caffeine, peptides, and antioxidants to brighten and de-puff the under-eye area. It has been shown to reduce the appearance of dark circles by 20% and puffiness by 24% over eight weeks.
The Body Deli also recommends Eye Cream, which combines three antioxidants—vitamin C, ferulic acid, and phloretin—to tackle fine lines and dark circles.
3. Redness and Inflammation
Stress can also cause redness and itchiness. Stress-induced rashes or flare-ups in conditions like rosacea are not uncommon, and a hydrocortisone balm can help soothe mild stress rashes.
For regular redness and irritation, try Phyto-aromatic Body Care, which combines calming peptides and plant extracts like cucumber and thyme to soothe and hydrate the skin. Another great option is Phyto Aromatic Body Care Mist, a facial mist infused with botanical extracts to reduce redness and irritation. It’s shown to reduce redness by 31% immediately after use.
For sun protection, Solar Day Cream (Protecting) includes calming ingredients alongside broad-spectrum sunscreen protection, making it ideal for stressed, sensitive skin.
4. Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Chronic stress accelerates skin aging by breaking down collagen and elastin, resulting in fine lines and wrinkles. The Body Deli offers several solutions to help counteract these effects.
The Body Deli Nutra Peptide Serum (Dewrinkle) uses peptides and a gentle exfoliant to target nine different types of expression lines, including crow’s feet and forehead wrinkles. This serum works well with in-office treatments or on its own for visible line reduction.
For added hydration, The Body Deli Nourish Night Cream (Replenishing) boosts the skin’s hyaluronic acid levels, visibly plumping and filling lines. Finally, Vital C Serum (Repairing) is a popular antioxidant serum that helps guard your skin against environmental stressors, making it a valuable addition to any skincare routine.
Looking for more ways to relax and take care of your skin? Explore additional self-skin care products on The Body Deli Blog for routines that promote relaxation and skin wellness.
