It gets dark early, it's cold outside and real life has started again after the holidays. Unfortunately you have to go back to work. Daily life is getting back on track. How could you turn a bad day into something positive? Today is better known as Blue Monday. It's the day when people feel the worst. Do you recognize this feeling?
Troubled by 'Blue Feelings'?
Taking care of yourself is important and can give you a real boost. Stress, unhappiness, depression... your feelings can have a huge impact on your skin. By taking care of your mental health, you also take care of your skin. No idea how to deal with this? I'll help you get started with these five tips!
Healthy mind is a healthy skin
Ensuring good mental well-being can also make your skin look better. According to research from The National Center of Biotechnology, stress has a huge impact on our skin. Reduced resistance causes the skin's barrier function to deteriorate, making you more likely to suffer from irritation or inflammation. Annoying ailments such as acne and rosacea soon arise.
By meditating you can discover why you just experienced the stress. Take about 15 minutes every day to practice this. After a while you will notice that this has a huge impact on your mental well-being. You will more quickly reflect on the stress you have and why you experience it this way. It will have an impact on your skin because if you remain calm, your skin will naturally become this too.
Try using light to boost yourself up
It gets dark earlier, the weather gets worse and this also makes people moodier. This is because our body does not get enough light. A solution for this is a “light therapy box”. You should sit for this for 20 minutes every day. The light has a positive effect on our brain and body, making you feel better. What can also help is to spend these 20 minutes in front of a window where the sunlight comes in. Of course, walking outside in the daylight also helps enormously. You will immediately notice that you have more energy. Don't forget to apply sunscreen , even if it's cold, so your skin will stay looking young for a long time!
Make time for your skincare routine
When I feel bad, I often go back to my own skincare routine. I look at what I would change and especially how I can improve my skin. By looking up and learning things yourself, you have the feeling that you have your own skin under control. When my skin feels dry, I make time for a lick of the Self facial mask. If I have a 'greasy' feeling, I immediately reach for our facial scrub. I always try to make my skin glow, it gives me an extra boost and a dose of self-confidence.
Make time for your skincare routine
When I feel bad, I often go back to my own skincare routine. I look at what I would change and especially how I can improve my skin. By looking up and learning things yourself, you have the feeling that you have your own skin under control. When my skin feels dry, I make time for a lick of the Self facial mask. If I have a 'greasy' feeling, I immediately reach for our facial scrub. I always try to make my skin glow, it gives me an extra boost and a dose of self-confidence.
Ensure a healthy variety
We all know the feeling, you feel bad, you are hungry and before you know it you are on your way to your favorite (fast food) restaurant. According to research from WebMD, Ms. Mcdermott said that this effectively has a negative impact on our health. I'm not just talking about our physical health but also our mental health. Fruit and vegetables contain a lot of vitamins that contribute to healthy skin. Moreover, healthy and varied food makes you feel good... because let's be honest... fries from the chip shop always taste good, but afterwards we often feel miserable and stale. Not?
Take a moment for yourself
Plan an evening off and treat yourself to a facial mask. A facial mask not only gives your skin a boost of vitamins, your mind also benefits from it. Apply the cream, let it absorb for 15 minutes and take a relaxing me-time moment. Enjoy!
Hydration, balanced eating and the right products will help you a long way! Listen to your body and do what makes you feel good. If you have any questions or ideas, I am always available to help you. Even if you just need a good chat!
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