Afternoon beauty fix: Kissing is one solution to heal stressed-out skin--and we have another!
I’m feeling stressed at work and it’s showing on my face. It’s worse than the usual breakout. How can I relax or at least look like it? Stress is not an illusory sensation; it’s physical. It can surface in the form of enlarged pores, broken capillaries, or even psoriasis, eczema, and rosacea on your skin.
Book a monthly facial that focuses on hydration and replace synthetic and chemical-based creams in your vanity for natural ingredients that can gently nurture stressed cells back to health. HolisticVanity is completely pure and has developed rosacea care products that include Calming Aloe Kumari cleanser ($28, at pureandsimple.ca) with neroli oil to repair broken capillaries and aloe vera juice to hydrate dry cells. Their Soothing Pomegranate Seed lotion ($57, at pureandsimple.ca) has spirulina to add essential fatty acids back into depressed skin. You could also take advantage of Valentine’s Day and buy yourself some flowers or find someone to kiss—both activities release cortisol and give your emotions a love tap that instantly shows up on your face.
In need of an afternoon beauty pick-me-up? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com.