SKINCARE & BEAUTY BY JANA ELSTON

Many people agree that stress can trigger breakouts and acne. Excited about the date coming up? Next morning you wake up with a painful, big and angry looking zit on the nose. That time of the month? Many break out around the chin. Students stressing over exams or people overwhelmed with work and family find these stressors can be the triggers of hormonal acne. Some people may not feel the stress emotionally, and feel it is simply the normal lifestyle we lead. However, the body is constantly in the fight or flight mode to help us cope with the fast pace and daily demands. Having your body at this stimulated rate for too long can cause stress related illnesses, injury and can certainly show in the skin in the form of inflammation such as acne, rosacea, psoriasis or eczema.    Taking time out for recreation and relaxation every day is important to counteract the stress hormones and allow the body to repair and regenerate. If you suffer from acne avoid skin stressor...

From time to time when I consult with a client and I have made my recommendation on how to best care for their skin, they tell me that they just don't have the time. They are too busy looking after the family, working, running around.  There is an old saying, to love others, first you must love yourself. By extension, I argue, in order to have the enthusiasm, the drive and the energy to look after others, first you need to look after yourself. Your family love you and not only want, but NEED to see you happy. They feel most secure when you are at your best because they feel they are in the best of hands. Psychologically, feeling good about yourself makes a big impact on your outlook on life. When you are feeling your best, you perform your best. Eating healthy, exercising regularly to stay fit and taking the time out for recreational activities will give you a much needed break you need to replenish your energies. Looking after your mind and spirit with regular me...