Direct consequences of stress and lack of sleep on the skin include a dull, tired complexion and premature skin aging. In fact, the skin is a faithful reflection of our physical health and psychological state. An emotional shock or chronic insomnia affects the beauty of our skin, just like deep fatigue. How to get rid of under-eye bags? Restore facial radiance? Eliminate dark circles? Aesthetic medicine offers effective, non-surgical solutions, such as mesotherapy .
As a “mirror” organ designed to protect the body from external aggressions, the skin reflects our state of health. And stress is certainly the worst enemy of beautiful skin. Oxidative stress (affecting the epidermis) is often the cause of a dull and tired complexion. Anxiety, daily and chronic stress can lead to dermatological problems. By generating a high production of cortisol (the stress hormone), this psychological state contributes to the appearance of acne breakouts, itching (pruritus), and skin conditions such as hives, eczema, or psoriasis. More broadly, stress affects the body’s immune defenses. This weakening of the immune system makes the body more prone to inflammatory skin reactions. Cortisol is responsible for an overproduction of sebum, which causes skin imperfections.
This hormone also impairs the skin’s protective ability. More fragile, the skin becomes more vulnerable and sensitive to free radicals, contributing to skin aging. Wrinkles and fine lines appear prematurely and deepen more quickly. How to combat the harmful effects of stress on the skin? By adopting a healthier lifestyle and practicing relaxation techniques. To smooth out wrinkles, and prevent or delay their appearance, aesthetic medicine offers non-invasive treatments such as hyaluronic acid injections.
Repeated insomnia, short or restless nights, or simply unrefreshing sleep show on the face and eyes. Common, dark circles are the most obvious sign of sleep deprivation. When fatigue becomes chronic, these dark circles become increasingly pronounced. Like stress, fatigue worsens oxidative stress, accelerating skin aging and giving the skin a dull appearance. No anti-wrinkle cream or smoothing oil is more effective than a good night’s sleep. How to get rid of dark circles? Men and women bothered by their dark circles can turn to aesthetic medicine. Depending on the type and severity of the circles, hyaluronic acid injections, carboxytherapy , or laser treatments have proven effective in visibly reducing them. A phenomenon often associated with dark circles, under-eye bags are common and worsen with age. This swelling of the lower eyelid gives the face a tired look. Aesthetic medicine techniques can help eliminate under-eye bags.
Less invasive than cosmetic surgery, aesthetic medicine has developed a range of skincare treatments. Among the available techniques, facial mesotherapy or mesolift consists of deeply hydrating and firming the skin through injections of active ingredients (hyaluronic acid, minerals, trace elements, antioxidants…). This vitamin-rich cocktail gives the face a radiant glow, visibly rejuvenated.
Article written by Dr Romano Valeria
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