How Over-stressing affects your Skin
Life can be really stressful.
Getting a really relaxing massage or facial can help reduce overall stress on the body.
We may not be aware of how stress can affect every system of the body, especially the:
Integumentary system which refers to the body's outer covering, including the skin, hair, nails, and glands.
Digestive system which is responsible for breaking down food into nutrients for the body to use for energy, growth, and repair.
Nervous System which controls and coordinates all bodily functions.
Cardiovascular system which transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and other essential substances throughout the body while removing waste products.
The musculoskeletal system which is the body's framework that provides support, stability, and movement.
The muscles and the skin specifically show our stress.
You can feel it in your muscles and you can look in the mirror and see it on your skin.
When the body is stressed, muscles tense up as a way of guarding from physical and emotional stress.
This includes our facial muscles. I think people forget they have muscles in their face. Until we get a facial!
Facials and massage are actually a healthy way of dealing with stress.
It reduces cortisol levels, increases circulation, increases lymphatic flow and help parasympathetic nervous system response.
This is our rest and relax part of the nervous system that helps us digest and breathe better.
The endorphins released during massage and facials can help sooth our emotions and increase your immune system response.
Massage and facials are one way of reducing stress.
Going for a walk outside and listening to the birds is scientifically proven to help with stress.
Creating art, doing a yoga class and spending time with friends that make you laugh which reduces stress.
I would love to be part of your stress reduction plan.