Stress, the worst enemy of your skin: how to limit its effects?
Stress & skin: how to soothe the visible effects of stress on your face?
Our skin often reflects what we feel inside. When we go through a stressful period, it always shows: dull complexion, imperfections, redness, inflammatory breakouts, signs of aging...
Stress acts as an invisible disruptor, capable of disrupting the skin's natural mechanisms. Understanding its effects is already a step towards protection.
What is the impact of stress on your skin?
Under stress, the body releases cortisol, the alert hormone. While it can be beneficial temporarily, prolonged production can lead to:
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An overproduction of sebum, leading to shine and imperfections,
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An imbalance of the skin microbiome, which weakens the natural defense barrier,
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A slowdown in healing,
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An acceleration of skin aging: loss of firmness, fine lines, dull complexion.
Chronic stress also exacerbates inflammation, worsening certain sensitivities like rosacea, eczema, or psoriasis.
What gestures should be adopted to limit these effects?
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Creating a calming routine: simple, slow, and regular gestures help to relax the mind as much as the skin,
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Using soothing treatments: like our CosMyd mask, formulated with actives such as niacinamide, allantoin, galactomyces ferment, or pear extract, recognized for calming, hydrating, and strengthening the skin barrier,
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Consciously breathing: 3 to 5 minutes of deep breathing per day can be enough to regulate cortisol spikes,
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Moving: physical activity stimulates endorphins, the natural antidote to stress,
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Getting enough sleep: a restorative night allows the skin to regenerate and eliminate accumulated tensions.
The CosMyd approach: taking care of oneself, beyond the skin
At CosMyd, each treatment is designed as a moment of softness in the daily tumult.
Our enveloping textures, our respectful compositions, and our biotechnological actives work on both the skin and the emotional state.
A few minutes in the morning or evening, to apply a mask and breathe deeply...
Sometimes, that is enough to bring calm, balance — and radiance.
For a harmonious skin, it is also a soothed skin.
