The Skin Nerd: These stress-relieving herbs will be the next big skincare trend

Stress-relieving herbs, full of adaptogens, will be in your skincare routine in 2021

Stress relieving herbs in your skin care products are going to be the big trend in 2021.

Throughout all corners of the wellness industry, stress reduction seems to be a huge trend focus for 2021. Reducing and managing stress allows our immune system to function to its best ability, and stress can have a knock-on effect on our skin, by triggering the production of cortisol, which can mean an exacerbation of symptoms of skin conditions including acne, psoriasis and eczema. From a less nerdie standpoint, being stressed is at the least an uncomfortable feeling, and I personally do what I can to reduce that sensation!

Adaptogens, if you are not well-acquainted, are herbs that can assist in our body’s stress responses when eaten. You’ll find adaptogens galore in Chinese medicine, and Ayurveda and Siddha medical systems, so they have been used for their therapeutic properties for a very, very long time. Some examples of adaptogens include holy basil (or Tulsi), ashwagandha, and ginseng – with ginseng perhaps being the most well-known adaptogen.