5 Things That Happen To Your Skin When You’re Stressed Out

Breakouts, skin irritation and redness can be a nightmare to deal with. They always seem to happen right before a big event or special occasion right! Well, these common skincare concerns might be down to your lifestyle and stress levels rather than your skincare routine.

Hormonal imbalances and being stressed out can significantly impact the look and feel of your skin. So, if you’re stressed out at work, going through a difficult or emotional time in your life, unfortunately, it’s going to show on your skin. But, there are ways to combat these skin issues!

First here are 5 things that happen to your skin when you’re stressed out!

1: BINGE EATING SHOWS ON YOUR FACE

Many people reach for convenience food high in salt, sugar or fat when they’re stressed out. While this is very common, it’s important to try and fight this urge. Binge eating and indulging in comfort food a little too much, can ruin your skin and lead to breakouts. The more dairy-rich and sugary snacks you eat, the more likely your skin will breakout and acne will begin to form. As if you weren’t stressed out enough!

Try to resist the urge to eat fast food and sugary snacks and if you can’t help yourself, try to switch your sugar cravings for sweet fruit such as pineapple, mangos and berries. Use a natural sugar like honey drizzled over yoghurt and fruit to curb your sugary comfort food cravings. Remember to hydrate and nourish your skin from the inside out with plenty of water and fresh food. Your skin will thank you for it later!

2: BACTERIA BUILDS

Being stressed out can also lead to a common skin problem known as picking. This is when you start to obsess over your skin and start picking or popping pimples. This compulsive behaviour is often triggered by anxiety and the feeling of being out of control. You might even experience skin irritation or itchy skin, and start touching your skin more than usual. The problem is, over-touching your skin will lead to bacteria build-up and, you guessed it, breakouts and acne.

To keep your hands busy while stressed out, invest in a distraction such as a Rubix Cube or stress ball or fidget spinner. Wash your hands often to remove as much bacteria from them during the day. Make sure to cleanse your skin morning and night to prevent breakouts too.

3: BREAKOUTS BEGIN

Unfortunately, stress eating, touching your face and being stressed out will inevitably lead to breakouts and hormonal acne. When you’re stressed out, your cortisol levels will spike and this means your oil glands will go into overdrive. As you may already know, excess oil means a much higher chance of a breakout. Now add more face picking and stress eating into the equation and you’re not going to be happy the next time you catch a glimpse of your skin in the mirror.

While your first instinct will be to conceal your imperfections, you must not cover up with layers of make-up. Instead, it’s time to address your stress levels head-on and consider changing your daily routine to minimise stress. Take a long warm bubble bath, drink herbal tea and nourish your body with a colourful salad. You can also use Swiss Toniq’s Genuine Dead Sea Mud Mask, which has been proven to have an antimicrobial effect on strains of bacteria that live on the skin. This natural skin care treatment will minimise breakouts and remove excess oil.

4: MOISTURE IS NOWHERE TO BE SEEN

While many people experience oily skin during a stressful time in their lives, some people notice dry and flaky skin when they’re stressed out. This is again down to your cortisol levels. When the fight or flight response is triggered, your vital organs are pumped with blood so that you can fight or run away from danger. However, these days the danger might be a stressful day at work, and there is no need for us to attack or retreat. Unfortunately, our body hasn’t caught up to this change and so you may have to fight dull and dehydrated skin instead.

If you suffer from dry, dull or dehydrated skin when you’re stressed out, pamper yourself with Swiss Toniq’s 24 Hour Hydration Pro Face Serum.

5: YOUR SKIN SEES RED

Do you have red, itchy and irritated skin? You’re probably stressed out. Blushing red can be your natural response to a surge in hormones and unfortunately, this can cause acne, eczema and rosacea. Prolonged redness can be very frustrating especially if you prefer to go make-up free on a daily basis.

Before you layer on the foundation, use Advanced Repair Serum to neutralise skin redness and blur out any imperfections. Advanced Repair Serum has also been proven to fade and remove dark circles on your skin permanently. It's always best practice to wait before the serum dries before applying foundation.

Master A Morning Skincare Routine with Swiss Toniq

Morning Skincare Routine

Your morning skincare routine doesn’t need to be complicated. A simple daily skincare routine using organic and highly concentrated products will support and nurture your skin. Saving you time and money, in this article, we reveal why a multiple-step skincare routine using toner, multiple serums, rich moisturisers and eye cream really isn’t necessary to achieve healthy, glowing skin.

All you need is a couple of natural, organic and undiluted skincare products to practice self-care and enhance your natural beauty. So whether you’re a busy mum with little time on her hands in the morning, or you’re just growing tired of your long and complicated skincare routine, Swiss Toniq is here to help!

Spend more time enjoying your morning coffee and making yourself a nutritious breakfast, without neglecting your skin by choosing a minimalist highly concentrated 3-step skincare routine.

3 PRODUCTS TO TRANSFORM YOUR MORNING SKINCARE ROUTINE

Going simple can do wonders for your skin. Choosing your skincare products carefully by investing time into finding products that are 100% organic, raw and highly concentrated will save you a considerable amount of time in the long run. Plus, switching to all-natural products means you’ll be simplifying your morning routine, protecting your body from absorbing chemicals into the bloodstream, as well as protecting the planet! Cosmetics and skincare that don’t use chemicals, bleach or bulking agents are best for your skin and the environment. That’s why Swiss Toniq is on a mission to revolutionise the skincare industry and transform your morning.

So, let’s take a look at 3 Swiss Toniq skincare products that you can use for an all-in-one simple morning skincare routine that actually works!

Charcoal & Dead Sea Mineral Detox Soap

1: Morning Skincare Routine- Start with Charcoal & Dead Sea Mineral Detox Soap

To cleanse and remove any traces of makeup, start your morning skincare routine with Swiss Toniq’s charcoal and Dead Sea mineral detox soap. Either use to cleanse your face in the morning with warm water, or in the shower to remove impurities without drying out your skin. This is perfect if you suffer from breakouts and can be used on your face and body.

Skincare benefits:

• Minimise pores
• Removes makeup without drying out your skin
• Removes excess oil and impurities
• Helps to treat acne and prevent breakouts
• Soothes eczema and Psoriasis

How to use: 

Lather the Swiss Toniq detox soap by rubbing it under warm running water. Massage across your skin and allow it to cleanse before rinsing your face with warm water. Gently pat your skin dry with a soft, clean towel.

Advanced Repair Face Serum

2: Advanced Repair Face Serum (Anti-age under 55)

Winner of Best European Organic Anti-age Serum 2020, replace your toner, multiple serums, eye cream and even daily moisturiser with this all-in-one concentrated serum. Once your skin is clean and free from any traces of cosmetics, you can apply this anti-ageing organic serum to your skin for all-day hydration.

Skincare benefits:

• Reduces wrinkle depth in 30 minutes
• Promotes the natural production of collagen
• Provides an immediate lifting and tightening effect
• Helps protect the skin against UV rays and pollution
• Gives complexion a youthful look
• Intense hydration all-day
• Suitable for all skin types

How to use it:

Shake well before use. On clean dry skin, gently apply a thin layer over your face and neck in the morning, and then gently pat the skin to allow the serum to penetrate deeply. If using make-up, apply only a very thin layer of serum to your face and neck then wait for 5 to 10 minutes before applying make-up. Repeat at night for best results.

If you’re over 55 or have very dry skin, choose our Time Response Face Serum.

Moisturising Facial Polish Exfoliant

3: Skin Moisturising Facial Polish Exfoliant

You can add a third step to your morning skincare routine, once or twice a week by using Swiss Toniq’s moisturising facial polish exfoliant. This powerful facial polish has been specially designed for dry, damaged and tired-looking skin that’s in need of some TLC. Pamper your skin once or twice a week and buff away dead skin to reveal a more youthful glow and smooth and radiant skin.

Skincare benefits:

• Unblocks pores and prevents breakouts
• Gently removes dead skin
• Creates a radiant, youthful glow
• Hydrating

How to use it: Only use this product once or twice a week. First, clean your skin using Swiss Toniq’s detoxifying Charcoal and Dead Sea Mineral soap and then apply a small amount of this product to wet skin. Massage in circular motions for several minutes, being very careful around the delicate eye area. Rinse the grains away with warm water, leaving the oils to penetrate, then gently pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Finish your simple morning skincare routine by applying the Swiss Toniq Advanced Repair Face Serum.

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