Unfortunately, most people don’t realize that continued stress can cause aging of the skin. This is particularly true in the face because it responds so significantly to our emotions. People who experience a lot of stress in their lives tend to develop wrinkles, under-eye circles, and sagging skin more often than those who don’t.
Mimicry is Related to Stress
We talking about aging skin, mimicry is a condition where the skin begins to mimic muscle movement. In other words, someone who smiles a lot may see “laugh lines” develop in the cheeks, because the repetitive facial expression causes the skin to mimic this muscle position. As we age the skin loses elasticity, and those repetitive muscle motions begin to leave permanent marks.
Likewise, the person who frowns repeatedly can also develop lines and wrinkles. The daily expressions in the face of the stressed person can produce crow’s feet, wrinkles in the forehead, and lines descending from the corners of the mouth. In other words, when your mother told you that making funny faces would cause your face to freeze that way, she was only half kidding.
Stress is Bad Overall
Stress is bad for the body overall. It can lead to poor digestion, poor blood circulation, increased blood pressure, elevated sugar levels, and so much more. In addition, the hormones released in stressful situations are also not good in excess. All of these things lead to poor health which has a long-lasting effect on the skin.
When stress is accompanied by an outburst of anger, it can be especially detrimental. Such emotional outbursts increase both blood flow and pressure, and may cause capillaries near the surface of the skin to burst. At the very least, the blood vessels feeding the skin dilate and increase the blood flow to skin cells. This is what causes a flushed face. Someone who frequently loses their temper in a fit of anger and gets a flushed face as a result is more likely to endure skin damage which later will result in blemishes and a mottled complexion.
Avoid Stress
It’s always a good idea to avoid stress whether we’re talking about skin health or your overall general health. If you’re in a high stress situation, seek help in learning how you relax more for better overall health. To repair skin that’s already damaged, or to prevent future damage, consider natural wrinkle creams and anti-aging supplements. They will go a long way in helping you maintain healthy and youthful skin for years to come.
