Stress is a part of daily life – there’s no getting around it…especially this year! We can’t avoid our jobs, bills, challenging relationships, politics, or list of daily chores. In fact, according to a consumer survey on stress, more than half of North Americans say they’re currently experiencing the highest levels of stress they can ever remember. Add to that the fact that 45% are also experiencing sleeplessness every month, and it would appear stress is a having a major impact on our day to day lives.
It’s no secret that stress can take a toll on our overall health and exacerbate pre-existing conditions. But one of the largest organs impacted by stress, and the area that shows the most obvious effects, is the skin. Here’s what stress can do to your skin and how to counteract each symptom.
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