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The
Relationship Between Stress and Your Skin
Author:
Lauren B. Wallace
 Stress can be the
culprit of numerous health problems.
It can make us feel sick and it can make us look 10 years older.
Stress can affect each and every part of our body, including our skin.
Tension can lead to rapid aging as well as excessive breakouts. That
is why it is important to keep our stress levels under control. Here
are a few tips how to achieve just that.
One way to reduce
our stress levels and avoid unnecessary breakouts is to eat a healthy
diet. Try to consume more fruit, vegetables and whole grains. These
foods help us support healthy and supple looking skin. Some foods to
avoid include fried and greasy foods. Another way to reduce your
tension is to exercise daily. Exercise
can help us relive excess energy that we may otherwise spend worrying
about unnecessary things. Also, exercise stimulates endorphins which
have a way of making us feel happy.
An adequate amount
of sleep is yet another step towards a stress free life. Most people
in today’s hectic society get approximately 5 hours of sleep each
night, which is not enough! The average adult needs at least 7 hours
of sleep each night. And watching television in bed does not count as
sleep. Aside from sleep, you should also make sure to save some time
for relaxation. This can be comprised of anything you enjoy doing,
such as painting or watching your favorite movie.
And last but not
least, if you are feeling stressed, be sure not to skip your daily
skin care routine. Some people, when feeling tense, end up skipping a
morning face wash or a nighttime makeup removal. That is a big no-no!
You are simply asking for blemishes if you chose to take this route.
So be sure to stick to your skin care routine even if you are feeling
stressed. These are just a few steps in minimizing the tension in your
life and improving the appearance of your skin.
Article Source:
http://www.articlesbase.com/anti-aging-articles/the-relationship-between-stress-and-your-skin-562991.html
About the Author:
Lauren S. Johnson
writes health articles about fitness and nutrition.
Some of her favorite passions include studying the medicinal benefits
of herbal remedies for
antidepressants,
diet pills,
and
hoodia gordonii.
Additional Information and
webpage by Paul Susic MA Licensed
Psychologist Ph.D. Candidate
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