Mental stress is more harmful to your skin than you think. The skin is considered the largest organ in the body and the skin’s microbiome plays an important role as the body’s first line of defense against pathogens. Normally, the skin barrier helps maintain moisture and water retention, and prevents allergens, irritants, pollutants, and pathogens from entering. But under stress, stress hormones can weaken that barrier, slowing the production of oils that have the “moisture-locking” benefits. At this point, the skin begins a process called transepidermal water loss (TEWL), which causes the skin to become drier and damaged, making it easier for pathogens to penetrate deep into the skin. “When the skin barrier is not functioning properly, it is prone to chronic low-grade inflammation, increasing the amount of free radicals that are harmful to the skin and accelerating the aging process and increasing the risk of allergies” – Dr. Dermatologist Whitney Bowe at Mount Sinai Medical Center (USA) explains. If you’re experiencing these issues, Ms. Bowe advises people to review their daily skin care routine – especially when using anti-aging products. For example, retinoids (common in many acne and anti-aging creams) can cause skin irritation if used nightly. Similarly, alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) or glycolic acid has many wonderful uses such as fading brown spots, evens out skin tone, and promotes collagen production, but it is also a skin irritant. It is best to alternate the use of strong active ingredients. For example, after 1 night of applying solutions containing retinoids and AHAs, you should let your skin “rest” for 1-2 nights to reduce dryness. In the meantime, use nourishing, hydrating actives – like glycerin, sunflower oil or jojoba oil – to “repair” the skin barrier, support the microbiome, and restore shine. Skin pH. And for people with sensitive skin, the skin care process is even more careful. It’s best after washing your face, let it dry before applying the product to see a reaction. If your skin feels tight, itchy, burning, or has small pimples, then you probably have sensitive skin, so avoid using products containing sulfate compounds, such as sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) or sodium laureth sulfate. SLES). People with sensitive skin should also not shave / wax their face or use a dry brush to exfoliate because it can damage the skin barrier, as well as do not use products with artificial fragrances because they can cause irritation. skin. One thing to keep in mind is that although natural essential oils like lavender, orange, lemongrass and chamomile have the effect of relaxing, reducing stress and improving sleep, applying directly to the skin can also cause allergies and damage. damage the skin barrier. When stressed, many people tend to crave sweets and processed foods, but these foods can damage the collagen and elastin components in the skin through a process called “glycation”. The skin loses its elasticity and is prone to wrinkles. In addition to taking better care of your skin, people also need to make some lifestyle and nutritional changes to combat the negative effects of stress, in simple ways like: + Maintain relationships. Interacting with other people – including through social media – is a great stress reliever, contributing to improved skin health. + Physical movement. Exercise improves blood circulation and oxygen delivery to all parts of the body, thereby promoting the repair of the skin barrier. Exercise also helps release feel-good hormones and endorphins. + Practice how to calm the mind. Yoga, meditation and deep breathing exercises have been shown to significantly reduce stress levels and levels of the stress hormone cortisol. + Get enough sleep. Not only helps restore mental health, a good night’s sleep is also beneficial for the skin’s regeneration process at night. + Drink enough water and add nutrients to beautify the skin. Drinking enough water both helps to hydrate, helps to eliminate toxins, reduces acne and improves skin structure. And skin-beautifying nutrients – especially vitamin E, vitamin C, collagen, omega-3 and biotin – help keep skin healthy from within, while fighting against external damaging agents such as smoke, dust, and dirt. ultraviolet rays in sunlight.

Keeping and protecting the skin is important if women want to improve their beauty. Overall, skin aging is a process that no one can avoid, but we can slow it down with exercise and proper food consumption. According to Brierley Wright – nutrition expert and editor of the health magazine Eatwell Share, women should add these 5 anti-aging drinks to their meals, especially in the sunny weather, which also helps to improve health and cool down: – Grapefruit juice – Soymilk – Coconut water – Green tea – Water As follows: 1. Grapefruit juice Perhaps it is not surprising that grapefruit juice is classified as an anti-aging “panacea”. Specifically, it contains a lot of vitamin C that helps boost collagen production, preventing wrinkles and early signs of aging. This type of water also possesses a lot of fiber to help increase satiety, reduce appetite, so it helps to lose weight quickly. Grapefruit juice is very easy to make but the benefits are also numerous, women should add to the menu. According to a study published in the European Journal of Pharmacology and Biology, women who regularly drink grapefruit juice have higher levels of lycopene on their skin, which helps protect the skin against UV damage in the sun. and smoother. So if you want to improve your health and beautiful skin, try to drink 1 glass of grapefruit juice in the evening. 2. Soy milk Soy milk is familiar to many people, but not many people know that it contains a lot of isoflavones – a substance that can prevent collagen destruction, helping to maintain firm skin. This milk contains many nutrients, vitamins and lactic acid to help moisturize, remove dry cells and nourish healthy skin. When drinking soy milk every day, the skin will gradually smooth and remove crow’s feet, outstandingly resolving wrinkles and aging sagging. For women in particular, soy milk also provides the female hormone estrogen, which helps to regulate and balance hormones, thereby improving and reducing acne effectively. 3. Coconut water In the summer, everyone likes to drink coconut water because of its sweet taste, light aroma and good cooling. Experts say that cytokinins in fresh coconut water help regulate cell growth and division. Thereby minimizing skin cell aging, supporting pH balance, helping connective tissues to be more durable and moisturizing. Coconut water is good for skin and health. In the summer, you should buy more to drink. Coconut water also contains many antioxidants, capable of eliminating free radicals that damage the skin. Even though it’s good, don’t overdo it, don’t drink more than 3-4 fruits/day, don’t drink it at night because it’s easy to cause abdominal pain. In particular, women who are pregnant in the first 3 months and have cold properties (cold hands and feet, or diarrhea …) should not drink too much to avoid disease. 4. Green tea Green tea has long been recognized as the “enemy” of chronic inflammation, supporting antioxidants that prevent cardiovascular disease, stroke and cancer. In a study by the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, drinking green tea regularly is also a way to live a long, healthy life thanks to its rich antioxidant content. In addition, drinking green tea is also a useful way to promote healthy weight loss thanks to its large amount of caffeine and polyphenols. These 2 substances accelerate the metabolism in the body, prevent the accumulation of excess fat as well as the production of fat burning heat. However, you should not drink more than 500ml of green tea per day lest you lose sleep and produce side effects. 5. Filtered water It can be said that filtered water is the “panacea” to treat aging, eliminate toxins in the simplest person that no one knows. Without drinking enough water, the skin will become dry and wrinkled, increasing the risk of premature aging. Not to mention the lack of water, the body is also limited in its ability to eliminate toxins, increasing the risk of many diseases. Ideally, women should maintain to drink enough 2 liters of water per day (about 6-8 cups). In the hot summer like now, or if you exercise a lot, you should increase your drink if you feel thirsty. In the morning, when you wake up, it is also time to drink 1 glass of water to make the body work more smoothly. According to Eatingwell, Indiatimes

No longer keeping the correct figure like when she was a girl, but Phan Nhu Thao is fortunate to maintain a lovely, gentle appearance that “flatters” her eyes. Besides, the mother-of-one also owns bright, smooth, flawless skin. This is also one of the advantages that helped the once-popular long legs maintain their attraction to the public. The appearance may not be equal to anyone, but the skin of Phan Nhu Thao is the dream of many women. Her fair skin tone, no need to cover up makeup shows that she takes good care of her skin. Recently, however, the beauty born in 1988 made the online community surprised when she showed quite a few defects on her bare face. Compared to the image a while ago, everyone noticed a clear difference. Appearing in the livestream, Phan Nhu Thao continued to leave her bare face as usual. However, it is not difficult to see that the 8X beauty’s skin is no longer as shiny and smooth as before. And instead of hiding it, she also confidently said that because she was exposed to the sun all day, her skin became red, and freckles also appeared quickly. Although it does not affect the appearance too much, this has caused Phan Nhu Thao to lose the title of the best rustic face. It is known that Phan Nhu Thao is on a beach trip with her family. Although the mother-of-one used sunscreen carefully, it must have been a long and long exposure to the sun without a hat to protect her skin. This is also a wake-up call to the sisters, if you only “rely on” every sunscreen without other supportive skin protection measures, you will certainly also face the appearance of spots. blackhead. Causes of freckles Freckles are one of the benign dermatological diseases, do not cause pain, itching, stinging or rarely can develop into cancer cells. However, brown spots often appear scattered on the cheeks, hands, neck … will affect the aesthetics, making women self-deprecating in appearance. The overproduction of melanin is the main cause of freckles. In fact, this pigment has the ability to protect the body from the penetration of ultraviolet rays and oxidants. However, overproduction of melanin causes dark spots. Some of the main causes of melanin hyperpigmentation are genetics or direct sun exposure. Women with fair skin or blonde or red hair often have genetic genes that make them prone to freckles. Meanwhile, even though there is no genetic inheritance, if you are continuously exposed to sunlight for a long time, brown spots and freckles will appear more and more. A simple way to treat freckles (mild condition) For women who have mild brown spots on their skin that are just beginning to appear, you can apply home remedies that are both economical, safe and easy to implement. 1. Treatment of freckles with aloe vera Aloe vera is a natural ingredient that has the ability to restore, moisturize, and regenerate the skin. Use pure fresh aloe vera to apply on the skin with defects, after a short time, you will see the brown spots are blurred, the skin is also brighter and smoother. Using aloe vera 3 times a week, about 15 minutes each time will help improve skin condition effectively. 2. Treatment of freckles with garlic Garlic contains ingredients including vitamins and essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium … as well as allicin, which has strong antioxidant capacity and helps to inhibit the growth of harmful cells. Therefore, garlic is especially effective for new freckles. Using garlic by pressing pure to get water and mixing it with filtered water to dilute the solution also helps to slow down the aging process, the skin will keep its youthfulness and elasticity. Do not use garlic to treat freckles more than 3 times a week to avoid damaging the skin. When using this mask, massage your face gently so that the nutrients penetrate deep inside. How to treat freckles (severe condition) effectively If you have applied home remedies for freckles but still do not work, you should go to the beauty center or spa for more effective intensive treatment. 1. Laser freckle treatment As a familiar freckle skin treatment method, it uses a low-energy laser system to create micro-holes in the skin as well as affect the epidermis to decompose melanin cells. Then combine other treatments such as microdermabrasion and some topical creams such as hydroquinone. Thanks to the laser, topical creams can be better absorbed into the skin. Normally, women need to treat 4-6 times to get rid of freckles on the skin, the cost of each treatment is more than 2,000,000 VND. 2. Treat freckles with Mesotherapy Mesotherapy is a treatment that uses chemicals and nutritional ingredients directly into the skin to be treated, in order to overcome many skin defects, including freckles. With freckles, the doctor will use ingredients such as: Kojic acid, vitamin C, Glutathione, hyaluronic acid, … to inhibit melanin pigments, stimulate the production of elastin and collagen to help nourish the skin from deep within. , helps skin become more even-toned, bright and full of vitality. A course of freckle treatment with Mesotherapy lasts about 8-10 times, lasting 30 minutes. After the treatment is over, your skin will be noticeably different.