Hey guys!
Today I wanted to touch upon a factor that has a very strong influence on the health of our skin. We always take so much time to perfect our skincare routine with the right products, while drinking the recommended eight glasses of water that we forget about one very important thing; our mental health.
Stress can negatively impact your skin in the worst way. If you are stressed, I can guarantee you that it will show up on your skin and not just in the form of a few breakouts. Stress can cause blotchiness, dull, lacklustre skin and can also be a trigger for both eczema and melasma. A few years back, I was going through a very stressful time in my life; looking back, I had the worst eczema flare-up of my life. It was horrible and made me very self-conscious which in turn stressed me out further. It's truly a vicious cycle. Eventually I got sick of feeling sorry for myself and being unhappy, so I decided to take action. I read a few self help books that deeply resonated with me, and I started to take the time to relax, take care of myself and not allow the little things to get to me. My flare-up cleared up in literally one week. My skin looked clear as day once again. Since then my skin has remained calm and eczema free because I ensure that I am doing what I need in order to be happy and stay balanced. Yoga as well as stretching is a great way to de-stress. Meditation works amazing for many as well, as does intense exercise (cardio and/or weight-lifting). It's important to stay active not just for your health but to also keep those endorphins up. Even so, exercise isn't the only thing you can do to stay relaxed. Just be sure to take the time to unwind doing something you love. That can be reading, cooking, knitting, video games, vacations, staycations, whatever.
Take care of YOU.
Love,
Tabitha
