The skin aging is highly complex and the state of mental
tension that usually accompanies this process can be the cause of great stress.
Those within the aging population who suffer from chronic stress may be
susceptible to cellular aging as a result of higher levels of anticipated
threats in daily life. Psychological stress has been linked to the stimulation
of the autonomic nervous system, renin-angiotensin system and
hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal system, contributing to inflammation, oxidative
stress and DNA damage that influence all tissues, including the skin.
If you’re stressed, your skin may suffer, in turn only
stressing you out more. Adding aging to the mix can add to the effects on the
skin as wrinkles, sagging skin and dark spots and circles start to occur on
their own.
Genetic studies have linked stress to cellular damage
through oxidative stress and shortened telomeres.
Skin Aging: Common Signs: Here are the
most common signs of stressed out skin.
Dark circles under your eyes: When your body is
under stress, the capillaries under your eyes can break, leaving you with dark
circles. Once the stress dissipates, your body can heal. But long-term stress
can cause permanent dark circles.
Bags under your eyes: One of the worst side
effects of stress is not being able to sleep. When you lose sleep, fluid builds
under your eyes, giving your eyes a puffy, tired look. When you do get your
sleep, this can be corrected. However, continuous stress makes this unsightly
feature permanent.
Wrinkles: When worry and stress have you fixated
on certain problems, your brow is constantly furrowed or your mouth remains
tight and pursed. If you’re constantly frowning or your mouth is often tight,
these stress lines can become permanent.
Skin Aging: The Warning Signs of
Stress:
There are many warning signs of stress that are often
ignored because we are too caught up in our busy schedules. If you find that
your skin is duller than usual and you are suffering from the symptoms below it
may be time to take a step back and reassess your routine, schedule and overall
health.
Poor sleep: If you’re up most of the night
worrying, then you’ll probably feel the effects of it the next day. Constant
fatigue from nights of poor sleep is a clear warning signal that your mind is
unable to rest due to stress factors.
Gray hairs: Gray hairs can be a sign of
natural aging, but it can also be a sign of increased stress. If you’ve never
had gray hairs appear and are below the age of 30, it may be a sign worth
considering.
Skin rashes: Skin rashes like eczema and hives
are pretty strong indicators that your immune system is weakening due
to stress or anxiety. If you are not prone to skin rashes, the appearance of
one is likely an indicator of stress and skin irritation. There are over-the-counter
topical creams and medications that can relieve the itchiness. However, in
order to prevent a recurrence it’s important to assess your stress levels.
Body aches: Common warning signs of stress are
various body aches. If you feel like you’ve run a marathon or have spent hours
in the gym but in reality are just trying to get out of bed in the morning,
it’s likely due to stress. Neck and back aches as well as headaches and tense
muscles are all reactions to an overworked and tense state of mind.
Rapid heartbeat or chest pains: One of the scariest
warning signs of stress are chest pains or a rapid heartbeat as they could both
indicate a heart attack. If you experience these pains, it’s important to
consult a medical professional. While you may not be having a heart attack, you
most certainly are overstressed.
Moments of stress and anxiety are normal in life however;
prolonged stress can lead to significant damage to the body, mind and skin.
Finding a way to manage it through meditation, exercise and a healthy diet will
go a long way in slowing down the aging process and restoring a healthy quality
of life.
How to prevent further aging:
Many factors affect how visible your signs of aging will be.
Some you can control, and some you cannot.
·
Use
sunscreen
·
Make sure
you remove all makeup before bed
·
Follow
proper sleep schedule
·
Eat a
balanced diet
·
Stay
hydrated
·
Get active,
Do yoga
·
Stop smoking
·
Practice
stress management
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