De-stress Mind, Body & Skin
                     De-stress Mind, 
Body & Skin
In todays modern and fast paced world, 
many of us live in a constant state of stress.
Cortisol is a stress hormone that helps us 
deal with emergency situations. It causes 
the body to release adrenaline, which sends 
out a “fight or flight” message. Although 
this hormone is needed at times, when we 
are stressed on a daily basis cortisol builds 
up, tricking the body into thinking it’s in 
constant stress. This can have negative 
effects on the mind, body and skin.
Stress can make skin more sensitive and 
reactive, aggravating psoriasis, rosacea, 
and eczema. Your skin can break out more 
when you’re stressed because cortisol tells 
glands in your skin to make more oil. Oily 
skin is more prone to acne and other skin 
problems.
Here are a few simple tips to help reduce the 
effects of stress on a daily basis.
1. Take A Moment
Every day, make time to spend 
somewhere quiet and focus on the 
present moment. Try to push away 
the tasks and stresses of the day 
and focus on your breathing. This 
will help to rest your mind, allow 
your body to relax and reduce 
levels of cortisol. Even just 10 
minutes can make a big difference.
2. Massage Your Body
Massage has so many positive effects on 
the body and is a great aid to relaxation. 
Not only does it increase blood circulation 
for healthier looking skin and body 
function, it also helps to produce 
serotonin for an improved state of mind.
Tip: After your evening bath or shower, 
massage a nourishing moisturiser or oil 
into your feet, legs hands and arms. Use 
slow, gentle upwards movements working 
up the body.
See our list of Body Care Products here
3. Switch Off
Intentionally create periods during your 
day where you stay away from your 
electronics, particularly in the evenings. 
Research has shown that HEV or Blue 
Light from LED screens increases cortisol 
in the brain and hinders the production of 
melatonin (needed to fall asleep).
Tip: Try to avoid using your devices at 
least 1 hour before bed for a deeper and 
improved quality of sleep.
If you spend a lot of time on phone or 
computer screens, consider adding a blue 
light defence to your skincare program 
such as our 1st Essence Defence to help 
stop skin damage caused from blue light.
4. Listen to Your Skin
Your skin is often the first to show signs 
of stress. When under extra pressure, 
its defence mechanisms become 
weaker making it prone to sensitivity, 
flakiness, dull tone and irritation. If 
you start to notice these changes in 
your skin, take note – this is your 
body’s warning sign that you need to 
slow down.
Tip: Try adding a 
Regenerating Night Mask to your 
skincare routine, to save time and 
achieve quick results. Applied before 
bed, they form an invisible layer that 
locks in active ingredients, to repair 
and soothe the skin while you sleep.
5. Add Vitamins
Your diet plays a huge role in helping your 
body to fight stress. The healthier and 
stronger your body, the better it can cope. 
Magnesium is known to regulate the 
nervous system, whilst Vitamin B helps to 
produce serotonin and melatonin (B6 &12), 
stabilise moods (B1) and produce energy 
(B9).
Tip: Try eating food high in these 
vitamins: Magnesium – Whole wheat, 
spinach, quinoa, nuts, seeds, beens and 
tofu. Vitamin B – Eggs, Wild Salmon, 
Lentils, Avocado, Broccoli, Beetroot.
Vitamins are also included in skin care 
products to help dull, lifeless skin recover 
and repair. Try our 
SRNS Multivitamin Repair Serum
Remember…
We have to be intentional about creating these moments to take time out. Try 
not to let stress, business and ‘to-do lists’ control you. Your wellbeing is 
essential in order to live a healthy, fulfilled and happy life.
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