21 Oct 2020

Skin Care 101: How to Keep Your Skin Looking Young and Healthy

Stress raises cortisol, which triggers the oil glands in your skin. The fundamentals of keeping skin healthy over time.

Manage levels of stress

Stress is extremely destructive to our health. It impacts sleep, it taxes your adrenal glands, and damages the youthfulness of skin (7). When we are stressed, our bodies create more of the hormone, cortisol, which also triggers the oil glands in our skin to produce more than they should. In combination with bacteria, dead skin, and inflammation, this can clog pores and cause bad breakouts. Additionally, stress impacts the production and integrity of collagen (6) – the main protein in our skin that gives it the full plump look. Without proper collagen production, our skin may become saggy, wrinkled, and dry.

Stress may not always be avoidable, but we can aim to control how we process stress. Positive ways you can cope include meditation, deep breathing, taking a short walk or break from what you’re doing, choosing a mantra, setting boundaries, or talking to someone you trust.

Protect your skin from the Sun’s UV Rays

Create a nightly skincare regimen to keep your skin clean and moisturized

To prepare your skin for its nighttime rejuvenation, give it an extra boost by cleaning and moisturizing your skin. It’s a good idea to start by removing any makeup or dirt with a makeup removing wipe or cleanser. Once you’ve given your face a good wash, treat any blemishes or wrinkles with a serum or other medicated treatment prescribed by your dermatologist. Then finish it off with a quality moisturizer or night cream. When you wake up, you can repeat a similar routine, but be sure to add sunscreen to ensure you’re protected from the sun’s harmful UV rays.