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Is Stress Making You Ugly?

Understand what tension can do to your hair, skin and nails -- and skin care tips on what you can do to help prevent it

February 12, 2010 | by Audrey Fine | 40 COMMENTS

Keep wrinkles at bay

In his book, "Wrinkle-Free Forever: The 5-Minute 5-Week Dermatologist's Program", Dr. Murad explains "which ingredients help you attract and hold water in your skin and [which] supplements boost hydration and prevent water loss." Note-worthy supplements were glucosamine and antioxidants.

One sure way to help counter tension-induced wrinkles, as well as all other stress-related side effects, is to adopt a stress management program. Exercise (Pilates has been shown to be almost as effective as yoga in combating stress), eat well, and get plenty of sleep. May sound low-tech, but it's been proven to work.

Next: The havoc stress is wreaking on your hair.

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by Mollysunshine Friday, April 12, 2013 at 07:29AM Report as inappropriate

interesting article!

by Chris213 Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 06:01PM Report as inappropriate

Yep stress at times!

by EricaF123 Friday, December 28, 2012 at 05:20PM Report as inappropriate

I had no idea more sleep could help your hair not fall out!

by sportimonki13 Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 01:51PM Report as inappropriate

I have a lot of stress in my life but im really young so hopefully I can get that under control before I start seeing the effects! :P This article was interesting and helpful!

by cheydy15 Friday, January 6, 2012 at 09:32PM Report as inappropriate

the scalp mask looks interesting

by krycekov Monday, December 12, 2011 at 11:14AM Report as inappropriate

i really get acne when i'm stress

by LadyLC26 Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 08:04PM Report as inappropriate

wish I could avoid stress!

by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 09:06PM Report as inappropriate

Thats going to be my excuse from now on...the stress is making me ugly, lol.

by MissPurple Monday, July 18, 2011 at 11:36AM Report as inappropriate

Psh. Explains why my nails break so easily :/

by brown_eyes23 Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 04:57PM Report as inappropriate

I better loose some of my stree than. . .LOL

by lizzie2013 Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 07:43PM Report as inappropriate

Good thing school's almost out! :)

by naughtnone Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 04:18PM Report as inappropriate

This help!

by doglova Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 07:45AM Report as inappropriate

i think balance diet and lots water intake is important too.

by elsie_fun Friday, May 27, 2011 at 12:10AM Report as inappropriate

We are always in a stressful life either it is a small problem or a big one. Meditation, Yoga and relaxation might help.

by ebbsandtides Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 08:03AM Report as inappropriate

I need to relax I am starting to break out and I can't stand it

by modinosaur Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 12:20AM Report as inappropriate

great info

by AmandaAmanda Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 02:47PM Report as inappropriate

do yogaaa! n relax!

by azngrl25 Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 04:14PM Report as inappropriate

Just sitting here in hospital with a sick daughter, search how to relief stress, anti-againg. I have been breaking out later, at my age, I should be over the acne.

by csnusns61 Friday, April 22, 2011 at 03:22PM Report as inappropriate

Acne, grey hair, weak nails :(

by be_yourself Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 09:08AM Report as inappropriate

Acne, wrinkles, hair loss, weak nails....stressing me out!!! Good thing I have a short vacation coming up.

by alictasia Friday, April 15, 2011 at 07:07PM Report as inappropriate

Ahh... if it were as simple as "just don't stress out". My live REVOLVES around stress, and then what happens? I break out...which sucks. Is there an article soley focused on DE-stressing ideas???

by msbrown822 Friday, April 15, 2011 at 06:50AM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for this! I need some vitamin supplements :)

by attagirl Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 10:06PM Report as inappropriate

What can use for my weak nails?

by crystal_rangel Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 05:53PM Report as inappropriate

How can I keep my nails from breaking

by crystal_rangel Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 05:44PM Report as inappropriate

Stress definitely causes me to break out. It sucks :( Yoga and exercise help though.

by LipglossandSpandex Friday, April 8, 2011 at 10:05PM Report as inappropriate

if only i could prevent getting stressed lately.... but anyway, thanks for this wonderful article to prevent the "ugly" effects of it.

by vanitychild Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 07:50PM Report as inappropriate

I know freaking out about my zit is only going to make another zit but I just cannot help myself!

by pynkNymphette Monday, March 14, 2011 at 03:56AM Report as inappropriate

Wow...very interesting!

by jenny_eiford Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 09:21AM Report as inappropriate

Stress is horrible for us. It negatively impacts every part of our body.

by Kristen_F Monday, February 14, 2011 at 04:48PM Report as inappropriate

Reducing stress is SO important. I always look my best when I'm on vacation!

by LittleBunny Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 10:47AM Report as inappropriate

Wonderful

by leeen_salvatore Friday, February 11, 2011 at 09:09PM Report as inappropriate

Even though I carry stress in my upper back and neck, I now know it can contribute to other problems too :o

by themini820 Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 01:48PM Report as inappropriate

I never realized how much stress hurt me, I am now more aware! I recommend taking baths, a great brand, is Lush, their bath bombs are great!

by makeuplover11 Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at 02:30PM Report as inappropriate

To help reducing stress I also suggest taking a tea bath, lighting up candles, and putting on some music. Try the Erva Doce Bath Salt & Tea by RACCO Cosmetics. It is made with fennel extract and it works to relax me every time.

by ety_curitiba Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at 12:49PM Report as inappropriate

Stress does play a key factor when it comes to how i look. i sometimes casrry stress on my face. Stress Stress GO AWAY, and NEVER EVER COME BACK!!

by HERMERBE Monday, September 20, 2010 at 03:54AM Report as inappropriate

Wow, this article is so true. Stress on its own is bad for you inside and out. But it leads to other bad habits that basically double-up the negative effects.

by CeeNee Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 11:36AM Report as inappropriate

this is totally scary - I need to learn to relax!

by Freckles02134 Friday, May 28, 2010 at 02:00PM Report as inappropriate

Nice outline of the toll stress can take on our looks as well as our health! As a holistic skin care provider and educator, I often deal with clients struggling to simultaneously manage adult acne and the problems of aging skin. I suggest using organic skin care products with hops (a natural sedative, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial) and other botanicals (rosemary, horsetail) that help heal and calm stressed skin without causing dryness. Avoiding petroleum-based products is also important. Plant-derived emollients and humectants that penetrate the skin without clogging pores do a much better job of keeping skin moist—and often contain a variety of antioxidants and other vital nutrients as well.

by lavie6 Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 09:06AM Report as inappropriate

i feel ugly when i am stressed, if i feel ugly most likely, i look ugly!!!

by tami31 Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 08:28PM Report as inappropriate

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