STRESS AWARENESS WEEK - THE GOALS

You know the problem! There’s this catch-22 between stress and problematic skin – it can feel like a never-ending cycle of stress, flare-ups and lack of confidence. All of this works together creating a spiral of stress-induced skin issues and skin-induced stress issues. You can’t catch a break! Early November sees Stress Awareness Week, where we’ll be raising awareness for skin conditions such as rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis which can bring a lot of unwanted stress into your life. Want to brush up before the big week? Here’s everything you need to know…

HOW SKIN CAN INCREASE STRESS

We’ve seen first-hand some of the effects skin conditions and poor skin health can have on people’s day to day lives. From low mood, disturbed sleep, and a knock to your confidence, problematic skin can massively impact your mental health. Feeling comfortable in your own skin can be hard when you’re suffering with uncomfortable, and at times, embarrassing symptoms that you may not want to show others. It can feel like the only way to feel happy and calm is by getting your skin under control. And that’s where the problem lies…

HOW STRESS CAN AFFECT SKIN

Your skin can cause stress, but this can actually make your skin condition worse. As the body’s largest organ, the skin reflects changes that are taking place within the body. Stress increases inflammation in your body, slowing down homeostasis and even exacerbating some skin conditions. When stressed, changes occur in your hormonal balance and sebum production, causing acne or triggering skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. Reducing your stress levels can help you to alleviate some of the skin symptoms you’ve been experiencing.

Breaking the Cycle

As hard as it may sound, it’s important to forget about your skin for a moment and instead, take some much-needed time for yourself. Think self-care, meditation, relaxation, or yoga. Fight the causes of stress in your life and take some time for mindfulness practices that can reduce your stress and ultimately alleviate the inflammation within your body and skin. 

Providing your skin with natural, prebiotic skincare can help to relieve some of your symptoms and improve your daily skin health, allowing you to forget about your skin problems and instead focus a little more on yourself! As we know, inflammation within the skin can cause unwanted flare-ups so skincare with nutrient-rich and antioxidant-rich ingredients will help to calm the storm in your body and mind. Shop the Sorted Skin Range with best-selling, dry skin favourites to get on top of your skin health!