The Skin Nerd: Five ways to soothe stressed-out skin

Stress can’t always be avoided, but there are lots of things that you can do to limit the effect it has on your skin...

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Having a stressful time? You aren’t alone. According to research, 46% of Irish people have admitted to feeling stressed either often or some of the time. Evidently living with emotional stress and anxiety has become part of daily life but whilst telling someone to ‘chill out’ rarely leads to positive results, there are some practical steps you can take to relieve the effects — particularly when it comes to your skin.

How does stress manifest on the skin?