With everything happening in the world today, we’re living in stressful and uncertain times. Many people are practicing social distancing and staying home to avoid getting sick as well as to prevent others from getting sick. All this time spent at home can leave you feeling stressed about what will happen next. As a result of all that stress and the disruption to your normal routine, you may start to notice your skin is itchy, has bumps, or you may even start to break out. In today’s post, we will provide you with a few tips that can help reduce the effects of stress on your skin so that there’s one less thing for you to worry about.

At Marie’s Beauty Salon & Supply in Anchorage, we are taking every precaution to protect our staff, our community, and our business. We recommend staying home unless it’s an absolute emergency. However, once the situation has passed, we are more than happy to help you stock up on products that got low, as well as provide you with expert advice on what skincare solutions are right for you. Explore our website to learn more and be sure to fill out our online contact form if you have any questions.

Follow Your Skincare Routine

When you’re already feeling stressed out about everything happening in your life, it can make it difficult to stick to your normal routine. That being said, one surefire way for stress to affect your skin is to fail to care for it. Make sure you’re taking some time each day to cleanse and moisturize your face. If you’re really feeling stressed out, take some time for yourself to relax, take a bath, and treat your skin to a soothing face mask. Not only will this help you feel calm and at peace, but it can also benefit your skin. It’s a win-win!

Relieve Your Stress

Going off of our last point, it’s also a good idea to try and relieve your stress however you can. Too much stress can be all-consuming, and it can affect your life and your health in more ways than one. We understand that your options are limited as to how you can relieve your stress, but we recommend trying to find a healthy way to cope, despite your potentially limited resources. Consider following a workout routine online or watching your favorite movie. If being away from people is contributing to your levels of stress, consider calling a friend or loved one on the phone just to talk.

Change Your Diet

One of the most common ways people relieve their stress is by eating. Stress-eating, unfortunately, is a harmful coping mechanism, and it can affect your health in a number of ways. If you are coping with the stress of the current worldwide situation by eating a lot of unhealthy comfort foods, that could be what is affecting your skin. Foods that are high in sugar or dairy could be affecting your skin in a variety of different ways. If you’ve tried everything you can to improve the appearance of your skin, consider changing your diet to include foods that are naturally beneficial!

Spend Time Outside

During the current global situation, people are highly encouraged to stay home and avoid physical contact with others. That being said, staying cooped up inside all day can have some adverse effects on your mental health and your levels of stress. If you are feeling desperate to leave your house, it may be a good idea to go for a short walk. We can’t stress enough that it’s important to practice safe social distancing, but going for a short walk around the block or even stepping into your backyard on a nice day can do wonders for your levels of stress.

Sleep

Getting enough sleep at night is key if you want to reduce your stress levels and improve your skin. Your body repairs itself while you sleep, and if you aren’t getting enough sleep, then all of the stress can start to take its toll. This is especially important while you’re stuck at home, as most people are turning to electronics and television, which, among other things, can impact your sleep.

Want expert advice you can trust and products and services you’ll love? Marie’s Beauty Salon & Supply in Anchorage has just what you need! Explore our website to see what we have to offer, and give us a call with all of your skincare concerns!