7 SINS FOR SKIN #3

7 SINS FOR SKIN #3 Stress and Lack of Sleep

Stress and lack of sleep can lead to dryness, sensitivity, acne, excess oil or lackluster skin.  

Exercise

We all have stressors in our daily lives. It's how we deal with them that help us combat what stress can do to our overall health.  Getting enough exercise can help boost the circulation and release endorphins that make us feel good. The increase in blood flow helps wash away toxins that clog our pores, allowing for more radiant looking skin.

Relax

This is probably the hardest thing for most of us to do. We are all so busy with family, work, school, shopping, carpooling and the list goes on. When is there time to relax? Well, we have to make time to improve our health and overall look of our skin. Try to slow down, take some breaks throughout the day, and don't take things so seriously.  There is also meditation, deep breathing and just taking some quiet time alone to help us relax. 

Sleep

Getting enough restorative sleep is vital to give your skin time to repair and rejuvenate. A good night's rest limits the release of cortisol, a harmful hormone released when we are stressed. Cortisol can cause harmful things to happen in the body including accumulating fat or making your skin very dry, oily, wrinkled or full of acne. Get about 7 hours of sleep a night for healthy stress-free radiant looking skin.

Check back tomorrow for Sin #4