Stress impacts your body in many negative ways, not least of which is your complexion. A few simple changes to your diet though, can do wonders for your stress levels.
Firstly, stay off the coffee as much as possible, as it can cause jitters and anxiety. Try relaxing drinks like Chamomile or Kava Kava instead.
Your lifestyle can also contribute to stress levels, so here are a few ideas to calm down when you get home. Meditation, Tai Chi and Yoga are excellent.
A hot bath, to soothing music and candlelight, will also reduce your stress levels no end. And if that doesn't work, try convincing your partner to give you a relaxing massage!
Do you even notice someone with very youthful skin on their face, but then you see the aging signs on the neck, chest and hands? Most people spend lots of time on their complexion, but forget the rest of their body.
Your neck and shoulders can get almost the same amount of sun as your face, so you should give them the same protective treatment. Its particularly important to take care of your hands. When you drive they get exposed to the sun through your car windows, and activities like washing dishes can damage them too.
Make sure you pay lots of attention to these areas and you'll be thankful later. Try to apply a daily moisturizer of at least SPF 15.
Waxing can be a bit uncomfortable - but it gets rid of unwanted hair. What many people don't realize is that it can be a great exfoliant too.
Waxing not only rips the hair out from the root, but also removes the very top layer of your skin, along with all the impurities that lie on the surface.
This is great before applying any self-tanning products as they will go on evenly without streaking. However, to avoid any irritation it’s best to wait 24 hours before applying these products.
Try to sleep on your back as much as possible - sleeping on your side and stomach can cause wrinkles. Either way, think about getting yourself an anti-wrinkle pillow.
Silk and Satin are better than cotton. They are smoother and cause fewer of the sleep-lines that will eventually turn into wrinkles.
Instead of paying for expensive lip injections, why not try some lip plumping products first? Ingredients in these products cause the lips to swell, as well as decreasing the appearance of fine lines around the mouth.
The plumping effect is immediate, lasts up to 48 hours and doesn’t cause any irritation. The LipFusion, Maxolip, and Celebrity Pout brands are excellent.
