Acne and gratitude have a larger connection than you might think 💛 Stress, anxiety, disappointment, comparison, and unhappiness can all raise your body’s levels of cortisol leading to systemic inflammation. Elevated cortisol levels and inflammation is one of the leading causes of acne breakouts.
By being grateful 🙏🏻 you’re telling your brain to relax, which will help your cortisol levels drop.
Here are some ways to exercise gratitude in your routine. 👇🏼
🧖♀️ Develop a skincare routine: Even a basic routine is a great way of reminding yourself that you’re worthy and can add a sense of comfort by learning to enjoy taking care of your skin.
📋 Introduce “skin love” goals: Rather than putting your life on hold and waiting for your skin to be clear, find reachable goals you can work towards.
💧Give yourself some grace: Take care of yourself by drinking enough water, resting at night, and maintaining a healthy diet. Know that you are trying your best, don’t beat yourself up.
💕 Be grateful for your skin: You might not have perfect skin but, there may be traits you have that other people wish they did. Everyone struggles with insecurities.
🌞 Don’t overlook your mental health: Everyone can benefit from therapy and coaching, prioritizing your mental will help more than just your skin!
🛀 Treat yourself to pampering: Creating time for yourself can be difficult, but it can give you a necessary reset. A massage and a sauna session can do wonders.