Stress. Stress is something we’ve all felt at some point. It’s common to feel some emotional and physical side effects when stressed. Stress can be easily identified by its common symptoms. You might snap at friends, start to feel overwhelmed, eat your emotions, or notice an increase in adult acne. Stress can manifest as skin conditions like rashes in cases of extreme stress. These are only a few symptoms of stress. However, it would be best if you didn’t ignore them. Your body is telling you that these symptoms overload it. This is also a chance to slow down and tune in. The longer you ignore signs of stress, the more your symptoms and discomfort could worsen.
Stress is part of everyday life. However, experiencing debilitating levels of stress regularly is not normal. You don’t need to suffer in silence if your skin is stressed out, such as a visible stress rash or another visible symptom. We can help you restore balance to your skin. We’re Skin Health Experts and have put together a guide on how to treat and prevent skin issues, including skin care for sensitive skin.
Skin Effects of Emotional Stress
Emotional stress can be severe. Anxiety and depression can have a significant impact on your health. Stress can cause a chemical reaction in the body that may lead to skin problems. Stress hormones such as cortisol, produced in more significant quantities, can increase oil production[1]. The increased production of oil and stress hormones makes your skin more reactive and sensitive to acne and inflammation. Stress can cause skin reactions and hives different from the occasional acne outbreak.
While being concerned about a stress rash or any other visible skin irritations is understandable, we encourage you to relax. Tune in more. Let’s examine how you handle stress to identify and implement some stress management techniques to calm your mind and your skin.
Exercise regularly, self-care, and sleeping enough each night are excellent stress management methods. You’re not the only one if your anxiety shows on your skin. Our founder, Kate, says you can tell her mood by how she looks. You may need to change your skincare routine if your skin is more sensitive. Switch out your active skincare products with soothing ones. The Soothing Cleanser is an excellent addition to your skincare kit and can be used when the skin feels stressed. This gentle cleanser is fragrance-free and ideal for soothing dry, irritated facial skin. It contains ingredients such as ginger root extract and Ceramides that reduce visible redness while moistening your skin. When you are stressed, changing your routine can help calm your skin and give it a break!
Stress-Induced Skin Effects
Stress can make it challenging to maintain healthy habits. This includes sticking to your self-care routine. You’ll likely stop prioritizing your afternoon jogs, healthy breakfasts, and skincare practices. This can cause even more stress, starting with your skin. Skin health is primarily determined by your lifestyle, including how much you sleep, hydrate, and maintain a healthy diet. Stress can cause you to neglect these daily habits, leading to dull, dehydrated skin. You must change your skincare products when your skin changes. It may be time for a change if you notice that your skincare routine isn’t working as well as it used to.
Replace harsher products with more skin-friendly, moisturizing products. Replacing more powerful consequences with skin-friendly, moisturizing products such as our Delikate(r) Serum will help to reduce irritation. This recovery serum will provide you with long-lasting hydration and promote a healthy barrier on your skin. You can easily create a skincare routine to help your skin thrive, even during stressful times.
Environmental Stress Effects On Skin
What happens if you get a stress rash but don’t feel stressed? You may be experiencing a different type of stress. Environmental stress is one type of stress. Environmental factors such as pollution, toxins, and other daily ecological factors can hurt the skin. While you may feel emotionally stable, your skin could be more sensitive than ever. You may need to change your skincare routine if you have recently moved or changed your daily way or if your skin is more reactive or sensitive. Skin conditions can be caused by environmental factors such as air pollution, dust, wind, UV radiation, dry weather, or air conditioning. Use products like the Delikate(r) Recover Cream to soothe skin irritations and protect against environmental factors and their adverse side effects. This breakthrough clinical recovery lotion for sensitive skin helps to deliver lasting relief and promotes a healthy barrier on the skin, protecting it from harsh environmental factors.
Be Aware of Skin Changes
You should consult a doctor if you have been treating your skin and still experience severe reactions or other symptoms like red blotches, itching, shortness of breath, or fever. These symptoms may indicate an extreme allergic response and require medical attention.
Visit your dermatologist if you have less severe symptoms but still experience redness, itchiness, or dermatitis. You can then learn the best treatment for you.