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How to Keep Work Stress From Showing Up on Your Face

We know the pains of long days at the office. And we know what it feels like when those stressors show up on your face. It’s the worst. And it makes you feel even worse than you already do. 

But we have some tips to keep those dreaded hours from showing up as bags under your eyes. Listen up! 

Sleep.

Your body boosts blood flow to the skin while you snooze. So sleep deprivation causes a decrease in blood flow to the skin surrounding your face. Sleep is very important for your skin. skin. Sound Sleep Cocoon is a revitalizing treatment gel-cream that transforms skin overnight by optimizing nighttime skin recovery. Tamarind Seed Extract and motion-activated French Lavender Essential Oil (with Sandalwood and Patchouli) work all night to promote deep, restful sleep for healthier-looking skin by morning. Other key ingredients include Persian Silk Tree Extract which reduces signs of skin fatigue and restores vitality while Wu-Zhu-Yu Extract provides visibly radiant skin by the a.m.


Practice mindfulness.


Be aware of what you can and can't control. If you are feeling "stressed out," take a quick moment to shift focus to what you can control. Write out everything on your mental to-do list. Take a walk. Take a dance break. Step away from your current situation and pay attention to the details around you. Your skin may thank you.

Open your eyes.

If you don’t get a good night’s sleep – don’t stress! Or, stress positive! Dermalogica’s Stress Positive Eye Lift reduces the signs of fatigue in the eye area, and embraces the concept of “good stress” – the idea that stress can have a positive effect on health. Your eye area is often the first to show signs of stress. When you're about to take on a challenging task, give your eye area a quick massage with a hydrating product like Stress Positive Eye Lift. This can help energize your skin and reduce visible signs of fatigue. 

Cool down.

Keep a face mist handy when you're at the office. Dermologica's breakout clearing all over toner can help minimize stress-induced breakouts, while lemongrass and bitter orange refresh, energize, and revive stressed skin. Stay cool, calm and collective ladies.

Have tips of your own for a stress face? Share in the comments below!
 

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