Stress makes everything worse, and that also applies to your skin. Excessive stress can result in dry patches, dull complexion, breakouts and tired eyes. Stress also exacerbates chronic skin conditions such as rosacea, eczema and acne, causing flare-ups that can be hard to treat due, in part, to your skin being stressed in the first place – a very vicious cycle.
Skin stress can be caused by lifestyle pressures, environment, diet or lack of sleep. Excessive salt, alcohol, caffeine and sugar can have a detrimental affect on your skin and often these things sneak up on us over time. While we cannot remove stress from our lives completely, there are ways you can keep your skin healthy and vibrant even if you are feeling the pressure.