The Signs of Stress on Your Skin

Some people do not like relaxation just because they feel guilty if they become less productive. Facts have shown that prolonged tension actually will accelerate the whole system in our body and produce conditions that make young people experience symptoms the elderly or senior people have.

Most people are very slow to admit even if they have already under some stress condition. You can deny but not so much with your skin. To check your stress level, check out the signs shown by the skin.

1. Dry skin
"Chronic stress increases the Cortisol hormone levels that can damage the skin's ability to retain water," said Peter Elias, MD, a dermatologist from the University of California, United States. As a result, the skin will lose moisture and become dull.

2. Fine wrinkles
Cortisol, the stress hormones, also will increase blood sugar levels which can damage the collagen and elastin, the protein fiber that makes the skin supple and soft. The tension in the facial muscles due to stress can also create permanent wrinkles.

3. Redness
When we are under pressure the blood circulation also increase and then widen the capillaries. Stress also triggers reddish hue called rosacea. And, because stress weakens the immune system, reddish tinge on the face will probably stay longer.

4. Acne
Acne is a skin disorder characterized by the growth of small rash due to clogging of skin pores. Acne occurs when hair follicles in the skin becomes blocked. Stress also increases the inflammation that causes clogged hair follicles.

5. Eyestrain
Anxiety will produce a chain reaction; make you stay the whole night and causing swollen eyes, so the next day your face won’t be shining as your eyes looked tired and haggard.

If most of these signs occurred on your skin, it’s time for you to relax, take leave if necessary! *Global*