Ah stress... if it causes us a lot of hassle on a daily basis, especially in this current context, it also affects our beauty. Dull skin, drawn features, tired hair... so many consequences that make stress an enemy! Rest assured, it is in no way a fatality. We just need to learn how to mitigate it and better manage it by arming ourselves with beauty and well-being. Ready to let go?
Stress is not inevitable
The important thing is to know how to calm down, relax, in order to remain lucid in a period of stress. There are two forms of stress:
- “ordinary” stress, the one we get used to the most, which can generate a form of adrenaline in us, a permanent light worry. We can put in this category the stress related to work, the organization of personal life, the day before vacation, etc.
- "significant" stress caused by a complicated situation to manage, overwork, deadlines to meet. We can bring in here the stress related to the unknown, the unexpected, the trip, the money, the change.
To better manage your stress on a daily basis, you can already start by identifying its causes in order to better analyze them, to contextualize them to take a step back. We can also analyze the consequences of stress on our body, our mood, and see what relaxes us the most on a daily basis:it can be a walk, a particular music, a meditation session of a few minutes... The important thing is to achieve a vacuum to take the necessary distance from his stress.
A few tips to fight stress
There are of course many ways to soothe daily stress, such as breathing, herbal infusions (such as jasmine known for its calming properties), meditation, sport, yoga or even reading. A very easy trick to do, for those who think too much and have trouble falling asleep, is to write on a sheet or a notebook before going to bed everything that you have in your head. Thus, “we clear our heads” and our sleep is not disturbed. Try it, it works great!
The power of essential oils
Some essential oils have real soothing and anti-stress properties. Here are the most recommended:
- Essential oil of Petit grain de Bigarade:calming, relaxing and anti-stress, it soothes and dispels the little worries of everyday life
- Essential oil of ylang ylang:it calms nervous tension, soothes and de-stresses
- Lemongrass essential oil:with a fresh scent, it promotes a good mood.
- True lavender essential oil:relaxing and calming, it provides serenity and well-being
- Sweet orange essential oil:renowned for its calming and soothing action, you can apply a few drops to the pillow before going to sleep
The ideal is to always have with you a small complex of essential oils, anti-stress like that of You &Oil, which soothes in case of anxiety and stress thanks to its association of true lavender, bergamot and geranium. Apply 2 drops to the solar plexus 3 times a day to feel soothed and serene:tested, and above all, approved! You can also keep a soothing balm with you, like the one from Skin &Tonic London, which you use throughout the day as a massage on the temples or wrists to relax or before going to sleep. Lavender, Roman chamomile and rosemary essential oils are real relaxing allies.
Create a moment of well-being
The bathroom is often a little cocoon of well-being, an anti-stress break from our day, especially in the evening. So, we take the opportunity to maximize the relaxing treatments! There's nothing like a soothing shower gel, which invites you to relax, like the shower gel with the revealing name "Bonne nuit" by La Canopée. Lavender, geranium, palmarosa form a synergy of essential oils that invite relaxation of mind and body. Combined with a hot shower, muscles and tensions are released for a moment of total disconnection. Has the day been long? If you are lucky enough to have a bathtub, pour a few drops of La Nouvelle Botanique Relaxing Bath Milk concentrated in essential oils of bourbon geranium and chamomile, to unwind and relax your body.
After the shower…
After the shower, we prolong the well-being with a body milk or an oil. Nothing like a moisturizing milk combining lavender and sweet orange! Relaxing and balancing, this milk hydrates the skin while leaving it delicately scented. The +? It relaxes and brings joy and good humor! If you are more “oil team”, Mon Huilette body by Les Huilettes is simply perfect for de-stressing. The cocktail of essential oils of geranium and grapefruit is a delight. On application, place a few drops in the palm of your hands, inhale deeply to enjoy the psycho-sensory benefits of essential oils, then warm between both hands before gently massaging your body.
And the face?
Nothing like gentle care with anti-stress properties! Mon Huilette Night by Les Huilettes, the Lavender Botanical Fluid by La Nouvelle Botanique or the Relaxing and Hydrating Serum by Nourish Skincare are real well-being products for our skin. Nourish Skincare Serum calms and soothes stress-prone skin thanks to its formula enriched with Aloevera, Lavender and Ginger. If you opt for Mon Huilette Night or Lavender Botanical Fluid, you inhale the essential oils deeply before applying to your face. Tranquility, calm and relaxation, a nice beauty program for an anti-stress routine! And you, what are your tips?
