Tackling Stressed And Tired Skin
We’re all familiar with stress, from auditions and interviews to deadlines and presentations. Sleeplessness is also a cause of stress, as bad or insufficient sleep disrupts hormones and induces anxiety, which has a negative impact on the complexion. For example, tired skin can be plagued by wrinkles, bags under the eyes and severe acne. We’re here with aesthetic solutions, helping you to achieve a clear and alert complexion while you deal with the underlying causes of stress, anxiety and insomnia.
Oils And Acne
We all wish acne was a passing problem, one which disappears completely as we enter into adulthood. However, tired skin can see a great increase in acne and oiliness, as fatigue triggers stress that prompts the skin to produce the hormone cortisol. Cortisol triggers the production of CRH, a hormone which stimulates oil production in the sebaceous glands, where it clogs up pores and leads to an unattractive crop of acne.
There are numerous measures you can take to combat spots and inflammation, such as avoiding make-up and very hot water, while Stress Awareness Week is busy raising awareness for how to manage and prevent the stress itself. However, sometimes you want to seek the help of a skin professional.
Obagi is the No.1 skincare brand in the world for skin health, providing clinically-tested systems with outstanding results. For acne, we recommend the CLENZIderm M.D. System, tailored to dry or oily skin. It’s simple to use, with a cleanser, lotion and pore therapy, going to the root of the problem with tiny molecules that can penetrate deep down into the skin.
Bags Under The Eyes
Of all the signs of tired skin, dark, bruise-like shadows under the eyes are the most obvious. They often double up with acne, as the excess cortisol accelerates loss of collagen and elastin, the proteins responsible for youthful and stretchy skin. With this comes sagging, fine lines and eye bags, leaving your tired skin looking old and weary.
Again, there are multiple self-help ways to calm puffy eyes and dark circles, from cold compresses to putting tea bags over the eyelids. In addition, the ELASTIderm eye treatments from Obagi revitalise the area, using creams, gels or a specialist serum, depending on your needs. Alongside blueberry extracts to combat free radicals, ELASTIderm uses a bi-mineral complex and malonic acid to smooth and tighten the tired skin around the eyes.
Obagi believes in tailored skincare, adapting each product to the specific needs of each type and condition. As the lead Obagi ambassador for the Northeast of England, our founder, Richard Peppiatt, can provide you with a prescribed course of world-class Obagi skincare, following an in-depth consultation with one of our expert practitioners.
Tired Skin And Signs Of Ageing
It’s not all about creams and lotions at RP Aesthetics, with our outstanding expertise in injectable treatments. Richard has 14 years of practical experience in anti-wrinkle and dermal filler treatments, supplemented by constant professional development. His talent and commitment have led to him becoming Master Class Certified in dermal fillers, with a Distinction grade. With this knowledge and expertise, he and his team can use injectables to smooth away fine lines and replenish lost volume, lifting, revitalising and tightening skin in an exceptionally subtle and natural-looking way.
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Head to our website to find out more about our skincare, dermal fillers and anti-wrinkle injections. Alternatively, you can start the journey towards eliminating tired skin by filling out a contact form.
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