How To Balance Stressed Out Skin?
Emily Johnson
Some signs of a stressed skin barrier can be redness, inflamed skin, severe dryness, dehydrated skin, irritation and itchiness, stinging or burning sensations when applying products, increased breakouts, and overall dullness to the complexion.
the skin reacts this way to stressed-out skin because the skin barrier is very resilient but also delicate. If you’re using products or are manipulating the skin with too many treatments, the skin won’t have time to heal and repair itself. The skin barrier needs nourishment and hydration to function at an optimal level.
As a general rule of thumb, We suggest bringing your routine back to basics and eliminating any products with excess fragrance, colors, or dyes. At times, products can begin to irritate your skin during a time of extreme stress, we also want to warn you against wearing heavy makeup: it’s a good time to give your skin a little break, this underlines the importance of letting your complexion breathe without foundation for at least 6 to 8 hours a day. And don’t let your skincare routine feel like homework: Find products that bring you a little joy.
Here a few that our Beauty PROS suggested: