Stress Hives and Rashes

If you’re feeling stressed, so is your skin. In this article we’ll focus on how reducing stress, anxiety and pressure in your everyday life will not just improve your mental health, but also prevent skin problems from coming up.

Stress Effects on Skin

Sudden stressful situations put our body into a state of emergency and on high alert. When we are scared, we get goosebumps. When temperature is rising, we start to sweat and when it’s cold, we start to freeze and shiver. For a short time, our body can handle this without any problems. After all, it is trained to do so. When our body experiences stress, the nervous system goes into overdrive to maximize performance, while other processes begin to shut down in order to redirect energy. Unfortunately, this can also disrupt the skin barrier function.

Chronic stress can be psychologically and physically debilitating and also has a negative effect on your skin health.

External Stressors

Emotional stress is not the only thing that can weaken the skin’s immune system. External factors can also disrupt the skin barrier and trigger symptom flare-ups.

Psychological Stress and Skin

Our skin and psyche are closely connected. If you suffer from psychological stress, it can really take a toll on your skin health. Even the smallest of emotions may be betrayed by your skin: You blush when you experience embarrassment or break out in splotchy, red patches when you are nervous. If the skin’s immune system is generally weakened, it can easily trigger stress-related hives, rashes or other skin conditions. This starts a vicious cycle! Skin problems can lead to a lack of self-confidence and low self-esteem, which adds additional stress and can make symptoms even worse.

Products for Stressed Skin

The foundation for healthy skin is a strong immune system. Our SENSITIVE CARE Products are designed to strengthen the skin barrier while at the same time reducing itchy skin and redness. This product line is ideal for very sensitive, allergy-prone skin. Tip: When your skin acts crazy, make sure to use fragrance-free products with only very gentle, soothing ingredients. Our Hyaluronic Urea Serum provides intense moisture, prevents dehydration and visibly plumps fine lines caused by dryness. Our vegan Hydrogel Eye Pads hydrate and soothe irritated skin around the eyes.

How to Prevent Stress

Slow down and reduce stress-inducing habits!

Time to take a break from your busy everyday life and recharge your batteries with the following tips:

However: There are many triggers for severe itching and rashes aside from stress or psychological problems. Skin conditions like eczema or acne are often caused by genetic factors or hormonal changes. Still, you should always try to reduce stress to a minimum. Even if it’s not the primary cause of your skin problems, it can still worsen your symptoms. Most treatments for skin conditions focus mainly on relieving discomfort. What actually causes them is sometimes not yet fully understood and can therefore be difficult to diagnose.

Important! You should always consult a doctor if you experience persistent itch or rashes.