Stress and skin — a hellish connection

Stress and skin — a toxic relationship

Stress is part of our daily lives. Are you aware that stress damages skin faster than the passage of time?

What does stress do to the skin?

Under stress, cortisol levels increase. Consequences for the skin:

• Wrinkles and loss of firmness — cortisol breaks down collagen
• Inflammation and erythema — weakened skin barrier
• Dryness and dehydration — less natural lipids
• Acne and blackheads — overproduction of sebum
• Dull complexion — restricted circulation
• Pigmentation spots — stimulated melanocytes

Christina Unstress Line

The Unstress Line works on 3 fronts:

1. Strengthens the barrier — ceramides, fatty acids, lipids
2. Neutralizes free radicals — vitamin C, E, polyphenols
3. Soothes — chamomile, bisabolol, oat extract

Daily anti-stress routine

Morning: gentle cleansing gel → alcohol-free tonic → antioxidant serum → SPF 30+ day cream with soothing ingredients

Evening: cleansing milk → tonic → peptide serum → lipid-rich night cream

Holistic approach

• Minimum 7 hours of sleep — regeneration
• 8 glasses of water daily
• Physical activity — reduces cortisol
• 10 minutes of meditation daily
• Limit coffee and sugar

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