the skin-mind connection.

There is a fascinating connection between our skin and our mental health! Although, cause and effect can be difficult to identify, there is no denying an intimate and intricate brain-skin connection. What we think, feel and see can play a significant role in what shows up on our skin.

For example, there are some skin conditions that are known to be affected by stress and other emotional factors like acne, hair loss, psoriasis, hives, and rosacea, etc. Some of these skin conditions can also lead to feelings of shame, cause anxiety and depression while eroding self-esteem.

Manage your emotions

Bloem believes taking steps to manage your emotions can help address the skins reaction. The most common negative emotion many of us face is the daily stress of being pulled in a million directions at once. It’s imperative to find ways to balance these stresses and we believe self-care is of the utmost importance.

The interplay between the mind and skin is quite delicate. Life gets extremely busy as many of us are constantly trying to live up to an external expectation of ourselves. The pressure to keep up, be everywhere, and do everything can be constant.

Make skin care a daily ritual

Maintaining a daily skin-care ritual can have a significant effect on your well-being. It’s good for your skin, it gives you a sense of control over your day, and it lets you take care of yourself. Once your skin looks better, you feel better.

It all comes full circle. Take a moment to yourself.

Be your comfort to return to.