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If you’ve tried many things to reduce puffiness in your face with no success, stress could be the cause. The hormone cortisol, linked to stress, can affect your skin health.
Expert Danuta Mieloch suggests that balancing your hormones through a holistic approach can help. She highlights the importance of managing cortisol levels for overall well-being.
Cortisol can lead to puffiness, redness, acne, slow healing, inflammation, and premature aging. It’s essential to address the impact of stress on your skin.
There are myths about cortisol and skin; stress can lead to various skin issues, not just acne. Chronic stress, not short-term spikes, affects your skin. Physical stress also plays a role in skin health, not just psychological stress.
Practicing mindfulness, moderating caffeine intake, low-impact movement, and maintaining relationships can help reduce stress. Taking supplements like Ashwagandha, Rhodiola Rosea, Omega-3, magnesium, and stress-relieving teas can support your lifestyle changes.
For stressed skin, focus on anti-inflammatory clean beauty products, moisturizers, and sunscreen. At-home facial massages can also help improve blood flow and drainage in your face.
Vocabulary List:
- Puffiness /ˈpʌf.inəs/ (noun): The state of being swollen or inflated.
- Cortisol /ˈkɔːr.tɪ.sɒl/ (noun): A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress.
- Inflammation /ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən/ (noun): A biological response to harmful stimuli often causing redness and swelling.
- Holistic /həʊˈlɪs.tɪk/ (adjective): Relating to the idea that the whole is more than merely the sum of its parts.
- Mindfulness /ˈmaɪnd.fəl.nəs/ (noun): The quality of being present and fully engaged with the current moment.
- Acne /ˈæk.ni/ (noun): A skin condition characterized by the occurrence of inflamed or infected sebaceous glands.
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