You’re not the only one feeling stressed. Your skin feels it too. And it shows – is your skin breaking out, feeling tight, looking dull or red and patchy? Perhaps all the above? While reactions may vary, stress is often the cause. Learn how to spot the signs, with tips for taking the sting out of stressed skin.

As stress levels skyrocket globally, the connection between your mood and how your skin looks has become alarmingly clear. We all know the affect it has on mental wellbeing, but did you know stress is now one of the leading causes of skin concerns? And for most, symptoms of stressed skin are often misidentified as premature ageing.

Manifesting in a variety of stressed skin states, the tell-tale signs of a compromised skin barrier might surprise you.

From dehydration – which can make skin look dull, like it’s lost its glow – to dryness, breakouts and rough texture on the skin, this can all lead to premature ageing, including loss of elasticity plus increased fine lines and wrinkles. Not to mention inflammation, such as visible skin redness, unbalanced skin and a feeling of discomfort.

Luckily, the world of skincare and wellness are more entwined than ever before. Today, people are seeking skin health – and because we know being constantly stressed can negatively impact your skin, skincare brands are now starting to incorporate mood-boosting benefits.

You can see it in the new Wellosophy skincare – it’s of course developed to target skin concerns, but it’s also created with mood-enhancing fragrance technology, that’s been scientifically proven to either energise your mood, or relax you.

Life is complex, but your skincare needn’t be – more than just another task on your to-do list, if you allow it, your skincare can become a moment of self-connection. A reset of both skin and mind.

We all have a skincare routine – but most often, people rush through this. Imagine if you turned this everyday routine into something more – made the daily act of applying skincare an international moment of self-connection: a skin ritual.

You could add an energising mist into your morning ritual, taking the time to breathe in the invigorating scent to kick-start your day. Mindful applications will amplify the product experience – think of it as micro moments of selfcare, just for you.

You’ve probably heard of Ashwaganda or Siberian Ginseng before – but did you know ancient adaptogens like these also have skin-loving benefits? Adaptogens are powerful botanicals derived from plants, including herbs, roots & mushrooms – and they’re masters at safeguarding against stress!

Designed to adapt to your skincare needs, the secret’s in their antioxidant-rich properties – which help restore balance to stress-compromised skin. So if healthy-looking skin is top of your wishlist, Wellosophy skincare might be the answer: 8 adaptogens were meticulously selected for the skincare products, with a mission to promote skin wellness. The adaptogen result? Soothing products that restore skin for a glowing, youthful complexion.

It’s called beauty sleep for a reason. Quality rest and relaxation are essential for optimal health and wellbeing – and healthy-looking skin. Not only does it strengthen our immune system and benefit brain function, but collagen production tends to peak during deep sleep, helping skin cells regenerate.

To help you drift off to sleep, add a relaxing product to your night skin ritual. We love Wellosophy Relax & Recharge Sleep Face Elixir, a silky oil developed with mood-enhancing scent technology proven to calm your mood. And it nourishes your skin overnight too, making it the elixir of dreams.

So if you’re feeling stressed and your skin is playing up – on top of investing in a skincare ritual that awakens both skin and mood, make sure you prioritise your dream time