Immediately Recognize, 4 Indications Of Experiencing Stress Visible On The Skin

Illustration of a stress rash on the face (Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio)

JAKARTA – Dense activity in a week can be a cause of stress. If you don't feel the pressure of enjoying the process more, you can pick up signs of stress from your skin.

This condition certainly cannot be ignored, because in addition to reducing overall health, stress also hampers your productivity. So, recognize the indications of stress that appear on the skin as below.

Pimples around the chin and mouth

A dermatologist, Dr. Cristina Vajaitu says that acne can appear due to stress and is related to hormones. Excess cortisol or stress hormone affects the body's system to produce more oil.

Oil from the layers of the skin can get trapped in the hair follicles and produce acne. When busy, someone also tends to ignore facial hygiene.

Vajaitu recommends effective acne cleansers that contain glycolic, salicylic, lactic, malic, and mandelic or benzoyl peroxide acids.

“Furthermore, acne-prone skin requires retonol or a topical retinoid and possibly a topical antibiotic. Chemical peels and Aerolase lasers are also effective in treating acne,” explains Dr. Vajaitu, as reported by She Knows, Friday, June 4.

Rosacea

Rosacea that occurs due to stress can reduce the skin's ability to protect and fight inflammation. Small bumps like pimples and red in color appear on the face. This can be overcome by using the right skin cream.

A dermatologist at Union Square Laser Dermatology, Claire Chang recommends anti-inflammatory ingredients such as niacinamide, centella asiatica, and green tea for skin prone to rosacea.

Eczema and psoriasis

When you are stressed, not only feelings become sensitive but also skin. You may experience itching and dry, red patches of skin when your skin reacts badly to soaps or detergents. It can also happen when you are under stress.

When eczema and psoriasis come together when there's a lot of stress, then a moisturizer can be of great help.

“Patients with eczema and psoriasis should use thick moisturizing creams to hydrate the skin,” Doctor Chang recommends.

A haggard face with panda eyes

After staying up late for several days in a row, when you wake up, it is very possible that your body still feels tired. The face looks haggard with a darker color under the eyes. Dull skin and panda eyes can be overcome by getting enough sleep and adding a serum containing vitamin C.

To keep skin looking glowing, Doctor Chang recommends stimulating more collagen production.

Apart from being caused by stress, unwanted skin conditions as above can be experienced when a poor diet and lack of recognition of the character of the skin. If you don't want it, then understand the character of your skin and live a healthier lifestyle.