Meditation for healthy skin

Beauty from the inside out, this is what we thrive for at EASTND and what better way to accomplish this then with meditation. 

 This can be a tricky one for people, your mind immediately goes to sitting cross legged on the floor chanting for hours. The truth is meditation can be done in many different ways. With a bit of research I think you will be pleasantly surprised. 15 minutes a day can not only change your skin but your overall health.

 You may end up motivated after learning why meditation is good for our skin. Stress is often a common ailment for many of us. Unmanaged stress shows up in our skin in a number of ways:

 Acne - We all know stress can cause acne but why exactly is this? Feeling stressed can cause an increase production of the hormone cortisol. It is believed that too much cortisol in the body causes our brain to produce a hormone called corticotrophin-releasing hormone (CRH). This hormone can stimulates the sebaceous gland responsible for oil release on our skin. Too much oil on the skin pores which can lead to acne breakouts.

 Bags under your eyes - Regardless of our age, we have all experienced bags or dark circles on our eyes that are caused my lack of sleep. Stress is directly attributed to sleepless nights, too many of these nights can increase the signs of aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles. Meditating before bed can greatly increase the quality of your sleep.

Dry skin - our skin is made up of a barrier called the “stratum cornermen” and contains essential proteins and lipids that keep our skin hydrated. It has been found that stress can directly effect the skins barrier’s ability to regenerate leading to dry and itchy skin.

 Rashes - When stress is unmanaged it can weaken our immune system and lead to an imbalance of bacteria in our gut and skin know as dysbiosis. Redness and or a rash can occur when this imbalance is present. 

Stress calls can we responsible for flare ups of acne a, psoriasis and dermatitis.

 Wrinkles - Frowning is a common stress reactions and after time will contribute to fine lines and wrinkles. Stress can also effect proteins in our skin, reducing elasticity.

 All of these conditions can speed the aging process, making managing our stress an important component of supporting “beautiful skin from the inside out”

 But not to worry even just a few minutes of meditation a day can significantly reduce the stress in our bodies.

 Consistent meditation can lead to:

• Immediate reduction in the stress.
• Adrenal gland produces less cortisol.
• Blood pressure normalizes.
• We use oxygen more efficiently. 
• Heart rate and breathing slows down.
• Immune system improves.
• Your mind is clearer.

I highly recommend Insight Timer App, so many different meditation options for everyone!

Take this as an opportunity to have a professional natural skin rejuvenation treatment with our medical aesthetician at EASTND.

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Karen, Medical Aesthetician

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