Stress is a part of life, but it’s too dangerous to let it take control. Stress not only affects health, but it affects beauty as well. Many people let the pressures of everyday life take a toll on their outer appearance and wellbeing. The next time anxiety seems to surpass happiness, consider these reasons why not to stress:
Wrinkles
Living in a stressed-out state of mind produces cortisol, which is a hormone that makes it more difficult for the skin to heal itself. As a result, it requires much more for the skin to deal with damage and maintain elasticity. In addition, stress often causes a subconscious furrowing of the brow or wrinkling of the nose that leaves permanent marks – and no one wants that.
Break Outs
It’s true – adult acne exists. Stress releases cortisol that in turn incites excessive oil production. This oil jumpstarts the blemish process and leaves one with unfortunate pimples. So take a few deep breaths or else everyone will see stress written all across that face.
Hair Thinning
Hair loss is common and there are several factors that play a part in this, but the Huffington Post found that women lose hair following a stressful life event, and it can take six to 12 months to reverse stress-related hair loss. Stress alters the hair’s stage from an active phase to a resting phase, which results in extreme shedding of hair.
Weight Gain
Stressful situations often trigger people to eat their feelings. They attempt to fight the anxiety and tension with food, and as a result, weight gain takes over. This habit is frequently a subconscious practice as well, and that is why so many people fall victim to an increased waistline.
Lack of Sleep
Anxiety-filled thoughts are haunting during the night. Sleeping becomes difficult when the mind is filled with stressful thinking. Due to the lack of shut-eye, dark circles, dull skin and puffy eyes are a consequence. The look of overall exhaustion will take over, and studies show that men find women with higher level of stress hormones to be more unattractive. Getting the appropriate amount of sleep is important or else the body will have no problem exhibiting the repercussions.
