4 Ways Stress Affects Your Skin
Stress can do a number on your skin, but don't worry, we've got you covered. Let's break down how stress affects your skin and what you can do about it.
1. Stress Ages Your Skin Faster
When you're stressed, your body releases a hormone called cortisol. Too much cortisol can make your skin age faster. It causes inflammation, which breaks down things like collagen and elastin. These are your skin's natural tighteners. Without them, your skin sags and wrinkles appear.
How to fight it: Try relaxing activities like yoga or meditation. They can help reduce cortisol levels and keep your skin looking youthful.
2. Stress Can Make You Break Out
Stress also cranks up the oil production in your skin. This extra oil, mixed with dead skin cells, is a recipe for acne. Stress hormones, called androgens, are to blame.
How to fight it: Use skincare products that are gentle and full of good stuff like antioxidants. These can help prevent breakouts.
3. Skin Conditions May Flare Up
If you have skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis, stress can make them worse. Stress weakens your skin's defenses. It becomes more likely to get irritated and react. This leads to redness, itching, and discomfort.
How to fight it: Prioritize self-care. Use gentle, hydrating products for sensitive skin. And try relaxation techniques to keep stress in check.
4. Stress Steals Your Beauty Sleep
Stress can mess with your sleep, and that means puffiness and dark circles under your eyes. Lack of sleep causes fluid to build up, especially around your eyes.
How to fight it: Get into a relaxing bedtime routine. Make sure your skin stays hydrated with a good night cream and eye cream.
Stress might try to dim your radiant beauty, but you've got the upper hand. With relaxation, a good skincare routine, and a little self-love, your skin can stay radiant and strong. Remember, your skin reflects how you feel inside. So embrace each day with positivity and grace, and your skin will thank you for it.
Why Do I Look Tired? Let's Talk About Skin Changes in Women Over 40 and What To Do About Them!
Hey there, Beautiful! Have you ever wondered why we sometimes look tired, even when we're feeling fabulous?
Well, as we age, our skin goes through some changes that can leave us looking tired and dull. But fret not! In this blog, we'll dive into the skin changes we experience after 40 and explore some fantastic skincare tips to help us look as vibrant as we feel.
1. Loss of Elasticity
So, one thing I've noticed as I've gotten older is that my skin isn't as firm as it used to be. It turns out, that's because our bodies produce less collagen and elastin as we age. But fear not! Look for products with Vitamin C like our Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid Serum. Vitamin C promotes collagen production, helping your skin regain some of the elasticity it may have lost.
2. Dryness and Dehydration
Raise your hand if you've noticed your skin becoming drier over the years. Yep, me too! Our skin loses moisture as we age, which can leave us feeling parched. But don't worry! Look for products that expose your skin to the magic of hyaluronic acid. It's like a moisture magnet, attracting and locking in hydration.
3. Dullness and Uneven Tone
Do you ever feel like your skin has lost its radiance? Well, you're not alone! Our cell turnover slows down as we age, and that can leave us with a dull complexion. But here's a trick: exfoliation! By using products that gently exfoliate, we can slough off dead skin cells and reveal a fresh, glowing complexion.
4. Now, let's show some love to those tired eyes.
Thinning skin, loss of fat, and reduced lymphatic drainage can cause dark circles and puffiness around the eyes. The solution? Look for eye creams that contain caffeine and peptides, like this Green Tea + Plant Stem Cells Eye Gel – they are amazing at reducing puffiness and those pesky dark circles.
So, my friend, while life beyond 40 does bring some changes to our skin, there's a whole world of skincare products and natural ingredients out there to help us combat them.
With collagen boosters, antioxidants, exfoliants, and hydrating agents in our arsenal, we can revitalize our complexion and bring back that vibrant glow we’re used to.
Remember, consistency is key, so be patient and give your skin some time to respond. Embrace your age with confidence and a well-crafted skincare routine, and you'll be looking and feeling fabulous every day!
4 Ways to Age Gracefully, Naturally
Aging is a natural process of getting older. Wrinkles and other signs of aging are also normal. We often talk about aging gracefully, however, many women are opting to get botox, facelifts, and other invasive treatments. According to the Society for Plastic Surgeons, cosmetic surgery was up to 5% last year.
While changes in our skin are normal as we age, we think it's important to do what we can to age as healthily as possible, by keeping our skin hydrated, maintaining collagen levels and elasticity as well as naturally addressing wrinkles and signs of aging. Taking care of your skin naturally means that you can combat wrinkles in a natural and healthy way as well. Here are some natural ways to age healthily and keep wrinkles at bay:
1. Antioxidants: Eating a diet high in antioxidants helps fight harmful free radicals and build healthy skin cells. Skin cells are constantly renewing themselves so why not address wrinkles from the inside out through a healthy diet? Foods high in flavonoids and antioxidants like berries are great for promoting beautiful glowing skin from the inside out.
2. Herbal Tea: Many herbs are filled with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties which can be steamed into teas. You can also use these same herbs to create a gentle facial steam to lock in moisture and also harness the healing power in the plants. The polyphenols found in herbs such as green tea also provide anti-aging benefits.
3. Vitamin C: Applied topically it is great at renewing skin cells to reveal fresh new skin. It also helps with collagen production, improving skin's elasticity and minimizing the appearance of wrinkles. Vitamin C can also help your skin recover from sun damage, smooth the appearance of fine lines, and lighten age spots. Our Bloom Beautifully Vitamin C serum has 20% pure potent Vitamin C to smooth skin and visibly tackle signs of aging.
4. Love: It sounds so simple but it is oh so important. Love yourself and embrace all that you are; age and all. Age gracefully by loving on yourself and practicing self care. Those fine lines of your face have come from a life lived. It is important to embrace any changes that aging brings while trying to continue to live as healthily as possible. Believe you are beautiful now, well, because you are.
What are some ways you age gracefully, naturally?
