Thursday 16 April 2020

How skin aging is related to stress ?


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. 

How skin aging is related to stress
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


For any kind of Skin related issued during lockdown period you may contact at KEMPS SKIN Clinic  by phone, we will provide you Online Consultation and assist you properly.

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