Effects of Stress on your Skin

Skin and Stress on your skinThe skin is subject to both external and internal insults every second of the day, chemical and physical.  Psychological insults such as fear, anger, hate and chemical stress. Stress is defined as any force that when applied to a material changes its physical characteristics.  Stress in medical terms means the sum total of all biological phenomena resulting from any adverse external infulence including damage and defense.

Stress is a biologically negative force.  This is a key concept because it is at heart of any skin care program.  We need to protect our skin from stress and repair the damage caused from it.  All skin care products,excluding make up items, must relate in some manner to this concept, or they have no function.

In summary, the skin plays a vital role in maintaining equanimity.  In our modern busy world, the skin is often forgotten or neglected causing it to age before its time.  Amazingly, it continues to be our silent, unconditional friend always accommodating and protecting so that we can carry on with our busy lives.  However, it is never to late to start a proper skin care program.  Start with a basic moisturizer with an SPF of at least 15.   Your at home  skin care fitness plan for your skin is the first step in re-claiming your skin, having a healthy glow, and stopping the signs of aging.