Emotions and Skin Part One: What You Feel is What You See

Ever wonder about your skin? It’s the largest organ on the body and soon after conception, arises from the neural tube, from which our nervous system develops. So it’s no wonder that when we feel stressed, angry, tired and happy, our skin radiates those emotions. Our genetics, nutrition, lifestyles and environment are all moderating variables on how our emotions influence the health and appearance of our skin. There are literally thousands of products today for all skin types and ages, with all of them promising to give you the skin you are after. How to decide?

It is better to err on the side of caution, that is, to treat your skin as if it were sensitive rather than assuming you can use any bargain brand product on your face and body. Like everything else, it is better to prevent a problem from developing rather than having to treat a problem. Preventing skin sensitivity can be accomplished in the following ways:

1     Stay out of the sun because the sun can cause sensitivity; use protection with a minimum SPF of 30

2     Keep your skin well-hydrated; drink plenty of water and take a high quality Omega-3 supplement;

3     Avoid inflammation and irritation by staying away from products with synthetic and artificial ingredients.

Proper steps for skincare is to:

1     Cleanse twice daily to remove pollutants, oil, dirt, makeup without stripping away moisture;

2     Tone your skin twice daily to restore the pH balance and remove any residue;

3     Treat your skin twice daily to target specific needs of your skin, whether it be anti-aging, blemishes, irritations;

4     Moisturize twice daily to soften, protect, brighten and hydrate your skin;

5     Masque two to four times a week to repair and renew skin to increase luminosity and radiance.