Comments on: This Just In: Why Stress Destroys Your Skin

By: naom

naom — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:23:28 +0000

Nicki-
Is it possible to reverse the damage that stress does to your skin completely? Will changing your lifestyle restore your skin to its original youthful state? I.e. the thinning of your skin– is it possible to thicken it?
i know that a lot of japanese skin care labels sell collagen supplements for example and many women seem to swear by them. Does consuming collagen thicken your skin?

By: sofi76

sofi76 — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:58:23 +0000

yes, we are always under ‘stress’ but there is a balance you need to keep. Being stressed about skin issues (like someone said above) is a major problem, too. I am interested in the Vit C booster powder, too. Vit C doesn’t seem very stable but I wonder if adding a bit of powder each morning to my moisutrizer would be effective ?

By: Ruben

Ruben — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:37:44 +0000

According to Dr. Fulton in Acne RX our body is always under stress! Stress = behavior not common for our body. Even laughing, walking, drinking coke,…is a form of stress for your body and muscles. The difference is the amount of stress. Being angry creates much more stress to your body then laughing for example (other brainparts are activited aswell!)

By: Christine

Christine — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:20:54 +0000

I agree completely with this. My skin is always duller and more prone to breakouts when I’m under a lot of stress. I also ditto J Echo– in my line of work stress is pretty much a constant, which is why my evening bath and high quality products are so important for relaxation.

By: naom

naom — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:27:46 +0000

I also wanted to ask you if you’ve tried Philosophy’s Booster C Powder. It’s supposedly a stable form of vitamin c that you can mix with any moisturizer/treatment. Is this an effective form of Vitamin C?

By: naom

naom — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:21:37 +0000

I definitely agree that stress takes a toll on your skin. I’ve always relied on working out regularly and sleeping early to keep me more bright and spritely during the day. Diet also affects my mood, so sticking to healthy foods including fruits and lots of veggies helps:)

By: j echo

j echo — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:33:48 +0000

The ironic thing is, bad skin tends to stress me out! A deadly cycle.

What is frustrating is, I don’t really have control over the day-to-day stress. There are coping techniques but at the end of the day, I can’t just will away all of the problems that spring up in my life. What I DO have control over, to some extent, is my body and the products I put on my skin. My nighttime routine is really relaxing and is the best stress relief that I have.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:23:32 +0000

Great article, Nicki. I like the tips. They seem common-sense, although I know many people do not apply them. For me, stress equals zits! This causes more stress! Stress is part of life, and we all need to learn how to deal with it, for the sake of our health. Not just skin health, but mental health, heart health, etc.

By: Joyce

Joyce — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:44:28 +0000

Those tips are quite helpful. Though I try to relax and live better, sometimes stress is inevitable. My face looks more red and seems to have more acne when I’m stressed. By the way, I really like your blog and have subscribed via RSS. Thank you!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:04:49 +0000

I’m 42 and can definitely confirm that stress takes a toll on your skin–it’s just more obvious as you get older. I once read a quotation by the gorgeous Michelle Pfeiffer that went something like this: “I think I look pretty good after a good night’s sleep.” I know exactly what she means–as you get older everything shows up on your face–luckily including relaxation!