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Stress and acne? No thank you, here's the solution!

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Stress is considered one of the main culprits when it comes to acne, especially in adults. This happens because, when your body is stressed, the increase in stress hormones. There is a link between acne and stress, and research has proven this connection. According to www.acne.org “when we experience stress, our adrenal gland goes into overdrive". Androgens (male hormones), which this gland produces, increased. Higher androgen levels can lead to more acne. This is especially true in women, who produce a much larger percentage of their androgens in the adrenal gland than men. This may explain why stress seems to affect women more than men when it comes to acne.

Example of physical stress

-    Smoking

-    Lack of sleep

-    Drugs abuse

-    A secondary life

-    A hectic lifestyle, which can lead to physical tension

-    Exercise schedule without adequate rest

Example of emotional stress

-    Relationship problems

-    Divorce

-    Overwhelming workload

-    Anxiety regarding an upcoming big event, like a wedding or important test

Lower your stress level

We all experience stress at one time or another. However, we can take action to relieve the stress in our life. Reducing stress is critically important in improving your long-term health. Here are some ways you can lower your stress level.

-    Get enough sleep

-    Listen to music

-    Exercise

-    Talk to friends and family

-    Meditate, start yoga classes

-    Go to spa

-    Relax

Daily Skin Care

Just reducing stress won't clear up acne completely. To do that, you'll need a good over the counter acne treatment (if your acne is mild) or, even better stronger products or, a prescription acne medication. It's also very important to cleanse your skin every day, say dermatologists.

Follow these easy steps:

1.    Wash your face no more than twice a day.

2.    Use cool or warm water and a gentle cleanser.

3.    Use your hands, a baby washcloth (it's gentler than a regular one)

4.    Try to leave your skin relatively untouched. It is vitally important that you do not pick at your skin. Many dermatologists contend that scars are really more from picking than from the acne itself. Occasional popping can often be performed quickly and safely. It is the picking afterward that often leads to the worst scarring.

5.    Exfoliate your skin and wash your acne away. Exfoliating helps fade your acne marks faster by shedding old skin and bringing new skin to the surface.  The fresher the post-acne mark, the brighter color. Once some of the bright red fades from the acne mark, you can start using an exfoliating treatment. Try Acdue Hydrating Wash – Anti-Aging Facial Cleanser by Omiera Labs. A powerful acne and skin cleanser. Acdue Hydrating Wash has a formula created to deeply clean pores and halt the production of excess sebum, which causes acne prone bacteria’s.

Acdue Acne Treatment - his powerful facial serum fights acne prone bacteria while also addressing signs of aging. This formula also bright ups your complexion cleaning your face of scars and other discoloration.


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