Stress is one of the most overlooked contributors to acne, yet it can seriously influence how our skin behaves. Stress will increase the production of cortisol, which is a hormone that causes oil (sebum) production to occur at a higher rate than normal. Excess oil production, paired with inflammation (and damaged skin barrier) will create the ultimate conditions for acne.
The good news? You can combat it with a consistent skincare routine and a few mindful changes in your life.
You'll first want to choose a gentle Cleansing Mousse. Cleansing Mousses are tinning compared to regular face washes because they again are not stripping the skin of its moisture. Regular face washes are classified as a strong foamy gel and are stripping. A Gentle cleansing mousse will not only remove dirt, oil or pollution without compromising the skin barrier when your skin may already be inflamed from stress.
Afterwards, use a Brightening & Correcting Serum. Stress acne often causes the skin to have dark spots, uneven skin tone or patches. The Brightening & Correcting Serum addresses pigmentation issues, helps to calm the redness and assists in healing to help your skin clear up while becoming more even and luminous over time.
You will want to use sun protection, especially when you are healing acne marks. Reach for a Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++. This is one of the highest levels of UVA and UVB protection, designed to protect against hyperpigmentation, as well as to protect sensitive skin from environmental stressors, which can exacerbate acne.
To enhance your routine, consider an Age Reversal Elixir. It is a potent antioxidant and peptide serum designed to combat both the stress-related damage as well as the early effects of aging such as dullness, loss of elasticity, fine lines, while focusing on improving skin texture and resilience.
Here’s a new perspective: skin care is more effective when you are well, emotionally. The simple act of adding in a few minutes of meditation, breathing techniques, and enough sleep can drastically reduce cortisol levels and level better the skin’s response to treatment.
So while fighting stress-related acne requires more than a topical addressing the concern, having combined and effective skincare- such as a Cleansing Mousse, a Brightening & Correcting Serum, Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++, and an Age Reversal Elixir-with mindful stress awareness is a healthy and sustainable way to increase your skin health and enhance clearer skin!