Stress and Your Skin: Tips to reduce the glum and revive the glow!

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Have you ever thought about how stress impacts your skin? One of the reasons our guests love coming to 2020 Skincare is because it's a welcome break from the craziness of everyday life. As Fall arrives, take some time to reduce your daily stress and watch your skin glow!

Tips for less stress and better skin health....

  1. Breathe deeply for 5 minutes a day. Sit in a quiet place that is very comfortable. Relax your mind and breathe from your abdomen. Release any muscle tension while you focus on enjoying the moment.
  2. Visualize yourself relaxed and happy. Try to imagine yourself having an enjoyable day, where problems are addressed without much fuss or strain. Our thoughts can be very powerful...if you can visualize a great day, you can make that dream a reality!
  3. Focus on the moment. Don't let your mind get too carried away with all your daily worries. Worry is like a rocking chair- it gives you something to do, but it won't get you anywhere.
  4. Pay attention to your breathing. Frequently when we are stressed, we breathe shallowly rather than deeply into the diaphragm. Fill your entire belly with each deep breath to slow your heart rate and lower spikes in your blood pressure.
  5. Play with your pets- did you know that petting that sweet cat or dog can lower your blood pressure? People who own pets live longer and have less stress- in addition to receiving a lot of unconditional love!
  6. Avoid caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant and when you are stressed, this can lead to frantic unrest. Try caffeine free hot tea when you feel overwhelmed. Both green tea and black tea are filled with anti-oxidants so you can improve your skin health with each sip.
  7. Keep a gratitude journal. If you are having more stress than normal, try writing down 3 things that you are thankful for each day. Keeping a positive attitude can help achieve a more peaceful and balanced outlook on life.
  8. Get plenty of exercise. We all know that exercise keeps blood sugar levels steady, keeps cortisol stress hormones minimized, and maintains a healthy body weight. Try to take a brisk walk each day.

Here are products that will pamper your skin and keep daily stress in check....

  1. If your skin is feeling overworked, irritated and damaged, try Bioelements Stress Solution. Layer this gentle, soothing serum under your moisturizer for happy, desensitized skin.
  2. Even your hair needs some TLC! Aeto Botanica Contouring Serum leaves hair beautifully hydrated, healthy and silky smooth with no residue or build-up when treating your over-worked hair.
  3. Lavender can relax the body and calm your mind. Dr Hauschka Lavender Bath will soothe you in the tranquility of your own bath or steam shower!