A Moment of Cream

Facial skin is the first to get our attention, our self-perception; healthy and smooth skin gives us a sense of confidence in its appearance. Pigmentation wrinkles, redness, and irritations leave us with a feeling of discomfort.

That’s why the makeup industry, starting with foundation that seeks to blur and smooth, and a plethora of colors, is flourishing and thriving.

What about your natural beauty? We all want to not rely on layers of makeup and to receive the compliment: “You don’t look your age…” and it’s possible… to have healthy and smooth skin.

I met a close friend two days after her son’s wedding (only in joy!) with three (!) impressively sized cold sores on her lips – unpleasant. A clear example that the face is our face, and the appearance of these sores is not by chance. Stress creates reactions on the skin, as there is awareness of the facial appearance and discomfort from the appearance of sores, irritations, spots, and scars on the face will be immediately felt.

Many reasons cause their appearance, but the central one is our common heritage; we all know the feeling of a day full of tasks. Our lives are conducted at a fast pace, to put it mildly. We are constantly running from task to task, always under pressure, giving great importance and respect to the clock.

Studies show a high percentage of people in the population suffering from chronic stress. Let’s look at ourselves, this time in the mirror. One of our soul’s great enemies at this time, the heightened pace in all areas, can significantly damage the appearance of the skin. Redness, sores, itching, wrinkles, and decreased skin elasticity are just some of the conditions caused or exacerbated by stress.

According to Maimonides (Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon, born in 1135), widely known and celebrated as a great physician in his time and whose medical writings are studied and researched to this day, the concept of health is an acronym including three iron rules for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and preventing diseases: restrain anger, eat less, and increase movement.

“When the cause of the illness is removed, the illness itself will be removed,” says Maimonides. So, what is happening to us? How does health affect our skin? The body, as a holistic and complex unit, maintains wonderful connections between the systems: there is a direct link between the brain, the nervous system, and the skin. Considering that the skin is the largest organ in the human body and that the facial part is exposed to the public eye, the impact of stress on facial skin is evident to all. Stress can damage the layer called the Stratum Corneum, the outermost and top layer of the skin responsible for preventing fluid loss from the body to the environment and preventing the drying out of body cells.

Therefore, a disruption in its functioning level, as can be caused by stress, significantly increases the risks of developing dry skin, wrinkles, etc. Because the appearance of the skin concerns us, and rightly so. A moment of realization that our health begins with maintaining inner peace and releasing anger from our daily routine will also yield the results of stress’s effect on the skin.

Taking care of good external nourishment for the skin will help and balance the dryness. Avtinas products have another secret in strengthening mental state, and more on that in the next article… The impact of scent on the skin.

The destructive effects of stress on the skin have been proven by research. What can be done? It is important to emphasize that skin problems, due to stress or other various factors, are not a fate; if the candle burns, it can be corrected, if you wish, you have the power to change, usually there is much to do to significantly improve the appearance and health of the skin.

When we are in a state of mental tension, we should first strive to maintain a basic skincare routine of using appropriate moisturizer and washing with gentle soap. Bathing with soap with a low pH level, which contributes to restoring the skin’s natural acidity, is recommended.

To increase the chances of successful skin rehabilitation and long-term protection, it is highly recommended to examine the products we use that have been scientifically tested for sensitive skin, approved by the health department, containing mostly natural ingredients, and free of chemical fragrance. This way, we avoid exposure to chemicals that may negatively affect our body through contact. It is important to consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

As the skin is the mirror of the body and soul state, the phenomena we see on it are signs and signals that we should pay attention to. The ultimate question for our body is how to reduce stress and pressure and restore our inner balance? Everything starts and ends with human thought, the main knowledge center in the brain that manages his feelings. The implication is that a person aspiring to health will dedicate time to contemplation and thought on how to reduce the burden and seek a more relaxed and balanced lifestyle. Nothing is beyond will. Maintaining rest, a proper and balanced diet, and physical activity, which are the foundation of stress reduction, will lead to an improvement in health status and will be directly reflected in the improvement of skin appearance.

With all the pressures and tasks of life in common, give yourself time, for family, for partners, and for things the soul desires to do, learn, and love. A moment of cream – I focus on my love, my calmness, that is the gift you give to the skin and soul. Much beyond a nourishing formula for the skin, the cream is the attention we give to the skin, and while massaging the face, I think about the face and seek calmness inside too.