High pressure on skin
While you may not have to commute to your office and home every day, it’s no surprise that stress levels are on the high side. Worry and anxiety can take a physical toll on our skin, leading to breakouts. When we are stressed, we produce the hormone cortisol, which causes inflammation and excess oil production, which can lead to acne breakouts. Stress and exhaustion can lower the immune system and worsen most skin conditions or cause rashes.
Goodbye, routine
Big changes in our daily lives like the ones we’re going through are enough to trigger changes in our skin. Our bodies expect one thing and get another. We’re used to getting up, showering, and getting dressed every day, but now we find ourselves wearing loungewear every day and our days blend into one. We forget to drink water regularly, eat comfort food, reach for a glass of wine to relax or smoke to de-stress, thereby depriving our skin of essential vitamins and nutrients, leaving it feeling dull and causing puffiness, which in turn causes puffy skin. Increase breakthroughs.
We are trapped inside
We have gone from spending more time indoors, with little exercise, and lack of sunlight, to exercising alone and then being exposed to strong sunlight during heat waves when we are not used to it. It’s important to continue spending time outdoors, but take care of and protect our skin, even if it’s just a walk around the block.
The key to healthy skin
Make some time for self-care, the more a person takes care of themselves, the better their immune system will be and the fewer acne problems they will have. Get your rhythm back on track by creating new daily norms, whether it’s eating at the same time, taking a walk, or scheduling work hours, structuring your day can make a big difference.
Make sure you have a healthy, balanced diet and exercise, stay hydrated regularly, get good sleep and eat foods rich in vitamin D. Daily exercise can really help oxygenate your skin and boost your mood.
Keep your skin care simple. Now that close contact treatments are back on the agenda, now’s a great time to incorporate facials into your skin care regimen. Combined with facial massage, it can help blood circulation, remove toxins, and eliminate acne. Stay away from bad skin habits such as plucking, picking at pimples, and popping pimples. Be patient, this won’t happen overnight, give your skin time to adjust to its new routine.
Remember, treat your skin with the kindness we are showing each other right now. Book your free facial consultation or facial today online through our booking system.
