It’s very rare, in this modern world, for anyone to be able to truly say that they have zero stress in their life. Be it worrying about your kids, stressing over your work or financial issues, stress is probably one of the biggest contributors to physical illness and the signs of ageing. There are several ways that stress can manifest itself in the body, so we thought we’d take a look at the symptoms and try to give you some tips on how to deal with them constructively.
Headaches
Stress headaches can be truly debilitating, often manifesting into a full-blown migraine which can make functioning in day-to-day life a real struggle. The shoulder and neck muscles are often the first place to carry tension; taking a shower with Decleor Relax Intense Relaxing Shower Oil will help to melt away the tension in your neck and shoulders, followed by a firm shoulder rub with Decleor Relax Intense Relaxing Massage Balm, which contains delicate fragrances and will nourish the skin whilst helping you to unwind, and banish the headaches.
Insomnia
One horrible side effect of stress is insomnia, and anyone who suffers will know how frustrating it can be to feel mentally and physically exhausted without being able to sleep. Lavender is excellent at helping the body to unwind and drift off to sleep, and is one of the key ingredients in Dermalogica Stress Relief Treatment Oil, along with sandalwood and orange.
Nail Biting
Nail biting is one of those habits that goes back to childhood and can be very difficult to break, especially in times of stress when the urge to nibble your nails is always greater. Using a bitter nail treatment to prevent you from biting can help, and once your nails are re-growing, give them some extra vitality with Dermalogica Multivitamin Hand and Nail Treatment
Frown Lines
If you’re stressed, the chances are that it’s manifesting itself in your body language and facial expressions and there’s no quicker way of giving yourself deep forehead lines than with a permanently furrowed brow. Try to make a conscious effort to keep your face neutral, rather than tensed into a scowl and use a facial treatment like Decleor Intensive Youth Concentrate to give you immediate plumping to your frown-lined areas.
Lowered Immune System
Being stressed puts an immense amount of pressure on your body, which means that your immune system often suffers because all of your energy is focused on dealing with your anxieties. This can lead to all manner of coughs, colds, infections and skin breakouts which will only add to your overall feelings of stress and sadness. Bolster your immune system with a good multivitamin, eat well, hydrate and ensure that you use a good, gentle cleansing system for your face to prevent stress-related blemishes.