Stress and the Skin
- Zits. Hormone receptors connected to the acne sebaceous oil gland are triggered by stress hormones. The stimulated gland increases oil production, causing pimples and breakouts.
- Worry wrinkles. Tensing and tightening of the muscles squeezes and pinches the overlying skin, creating wrinkles and lines.
- Grinding teeth. Jaw tension will create lines and wrinkles as skin is pinched and collagen is broken down.
- Hair loss. Normally, follicles are small and resting, or active and growing, but stress shocks the system, throwing off the cycle causing follicles to sleep longer rather than produce new hair. Once they wake up, the old hair falls out. The same effect is true for eyebrows and eyelashes.
- Increased free radicals. Stress causes blood vessels to constrict, causing a shunting of blood away from the skin as blood focuses on internal organs. Lack of blood leaves skin vulnerable to assault from the sun, cigarette smoke and other outside pollutants that create free radicals.
How to Help
- Remember sunscreen to protect your skin from free radicals from the outside world.
- Antioxidants applied topically and consumed orally are important. Old standbys include vitamins A, C, E, lycopene, coQ10, idebenone, green tea and grape seed extract.
- Vitamin B will stimulate hair growth.
- Botox has become a go-to stress-reducer. Not only do people feel better when they look their best, but medically, Botox helps muscles relax. There is a biofeedback between muscles and the brain, so if muscles aren’t tense, the brain interprets the quietness as calm and lets its guard down.
- Learn to Relax. Find a method to calm your central nervous system and mind to give stress hormones a chance to switch off, such as meditation, quiet time or exercise.
News
Latest news, events and tipsDid You Know
Fall has arrived, so changing our skin care routine is a must! Due to cooler temperatures, and harsher winds, our skin can become more sensitive and more likely to become dry, tight and irritated. So, invest in a good Hydrating Facial Moisturizer to help prevent water loss, and aid in restoring moisture balance and elasticity to the outer layer of your skin.
Oct 4th, 2011
Fall Skincare Tip
Protect Your Lips! Start moisturizing early to prevent cracked & chapped lips this winter. I suggest using a non-petroleum based lip balm as it has been found that petroleum based products can have a drying effect on your lips. Find moisturizers that contain lanolin or beeswax which helps to seal moisture in. Other good ingredients to look for in lips products are jojoba oil, shea butter avocado oil, and mango oil!
Oct 1st, 2011
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