Skin and sleepiness, stress: is there any mutual impact?
For everyone, especially, having a smooth and glowing skin is always desired. Therefore, the more we care of our skin, the more we spend time focusing on how to avoid the harmful factors, how the effect that the sun and conditions have on our own skin, but not many of us stop to think about the damaging effects that our modern lifestyle-and its stress and lack of sleep-has on our appearance. Many of us are acquainted with dark circles after a late night out, but more and more research is showing that sleep disorders and stress and anxiety have far-reaching skin implications.
Lack of sleep and stress increase the risk of acne on skin
Study: Stress and lack of sleep can effect on your skin
Both lack of sleep and stress prompt our bodies to produce a hormone called cortisol, that can cause blood sugar levels in our bodies to rise. Sleepiness can make you irritated and foggy. You might not realize what it may do to your sex life, memory, health, looks, and even ability to lose weight, and now recent research is shedding light on the connection between cortisol production, stress and lack of sleep-and the effect this has on our skin.
Cortisol-caused blood sugar growth can speed up the aging process, since excess sugar can endanger the collagen in our skin and lead to wrinkles. Acne can also be exacerbated by cortisol that’s released when external factors affect our bodies. Research has also shown that these hormonal surges can impair our skin’s barrier as well, leading to dryness, irritation and inflammation-which, as we know, are less than desirable when it comes to our skin.
What exactly can you do to minimize cortisol production caused by stress and lack of sleep? Initially, aim to get at least seven hours of sleep per night. Avoiding caffeine can help. It is best to also try to eat a healthy, low-sugar diet, and don’t forget that starchy veggies like potatoes are ultimately converted into sugar when they are processed by our bodies. To maintain inflammation under control, make certain you get enough omega-3s, either from the foods you eat or supplements.
What are the best advice for your?
There are many things that can prevent you from getting the proper amount of sleep. One thing is the heavy workload that you have to deal and all the stress that you have in your life.
Set aside some time for yourself every day to do a good-for-your-mind-and-body activity like meditation, exercise.
And having a consistent healthy-living style.