{"id":15403,"date":"2023-08-25T12:05:38","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T10:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foreo.com\/mysa\/?p=15403"},"modified":"2023-08-25T14:44:10","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T12:44:10","slug":"can-skincare-affect-overall-well-being","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foreo.com\/mysa\/can-skincare-affect-overall-well-being\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Skincare Affect Overall Well-Being?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There’s been a lot of talk of holistic health lately – an approach where physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social needs are interconnected and equally important for overall well-being. Today, we’ll talk about the connection between skincare and well-being. Taking care of our skin as one of the steps in our self-care routine benefits our psychological well-being. It’s a closed circle: the skin reflects our internal health, and when the skin looks good, we tend to feel better.<\/p>\n

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Mind, Body and Skin Connection<\/b><\/h2>\n

When we find ourselves in a dangerous situation, our bodies release the hormone called cortisol. Cortisol suppresses the immune system, making it unable to fight inflammation and bacteria effectively. It also increases sweat and oil production, which clogs pores. All of it can cause breakouts, rashes, infections, irritation, and flare-ups of skin diseases such as\u00a0<\/span>rosacea<\/span><\/a>. It also reduces\u00a0<\/span>collagen<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and elastin production, causing fine lines and wrinkles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Skincare and Neurological Well-Being<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Our busy schedules and daily lives can get overwhelming, so it is essential to understand what your skin requires and care for it properly. According to a recent study published by the\u00a0<\/span>International Journal of Cosmetic Science<\/span><\/a>, individuals who received facial care showed higher levels of satisfaction. The relaxation induced by facial skincare was up to 42% higher than relaxation induced by those in the resting condition.<\/span><\/p>\n

The touching sensations of your daily skincare routine release endorphin, the happiness hormone, and oxytocin – also known as the love hormone. While endorphins help with relaxation and reduce\u00a0<\/span>stress<\/span><\/a>, oxytocin promotes emotional well-being and increases our sense of connection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Confidence<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

As humans, we all experience imperfections such as acne, redness, or\u00a0<\/span>hyperpigmentation<\/span><\/a>, which impacts our self-esteem. Learning to come to peace with our skin problems takes time, and the first step is to recognize that everyone feels this way from time to time. Stress in life can result in the emergence of many skin conditions, however, there are methods, such as self-care rituals and\u00a0<\/span>meditation<\/span><\/a>, that can help improve skin issues and restore confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Self Care Rituals<\/b><\/h2>\n

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