Stress Related Acne

November 10th, 2008

Is your lifestyle causing your acne? Certainly not. But the way you live   affects your whole body, including its largest organ: the skin. The place you work, the hours you keep, the ways you play — all of these can take a toll on the epidermis, especially in those who are prone to acne.

Adequate hydration plays an important role in vibrant, healthy skin, by acting in digestion and absorption of vitamins and nutrients. It is also responsible for regulating body temperature, eliminating wastes and toxins and even lubricating joints.

 

Following are a few everyday acne triggers you might not be aware of, and a few things you can do to avoid them. 

Diet, nutrition and exercise all contribute to the overall vitality, youthfulness and appearance of the skin. Exercise allows toxins to be released from the body through perspiration. It has been shown that a diet high in saturated fats, preservatives and milk products can irritate blemishes. Another source may be iodine, which has been shown to aggravate acne.

 

Comedones on the job. Since some part of your skin is always in contact with your environment, it’s important to pa y attention to the substances with which you come into contact on a regular basis. You may be exposing yourself to comedogenic (pore-clogging) substances on the job without even knowing it; while these substances are not the cause of your acne, they can aggravate it. For example: the airborne grease in a fast-food restaurant can create an invisible film on your skin, clogging your pores. Most industrial oils — the kinds used in cars, in factories, on bicycles — are comedogenic as well. 

Smoking, though more recently becoming less fashionable, is still one of the most skin damaging toxins around. Not only does smoking make skin appear more aged and wrinkled, but the average cigarette releases over 43 carcinogens when burned that enter your lungs and eventually your blood stream. Do yourself a favor and forget the smokes.

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