Lifestyle & Workplace

The impact of lifestyle and workplace on the health of your skin

Lifestyle

Lifestyle and your skin health are interlinked whether we like it or not! Every coffee we drink, every hour we don’t sleep, every Cosmopolitan we swill and every reaction we have to life in general all impact the skin’s health.

LIFESTYLE FACTORS	IMPACT ON YOUR SKIN HEALTH	TIPS AND TRICKS
LACK OF SLEEP/INSOMNIA Triggers inflammation Adrenal stress Body System regeneration interrupts Fertility disruption	DULL & LACK LUSTRE COMPLEXION Dark eye circles & puffiness Dehydration Slows cell turnover	Try a Sleep App to set a routine for regular sleep Keep your skincare routine regular! Carry a flash firming serum and hydrating spritz in your bag to support your skin through the day
SMOKING Extremely toxic free radicals Destroys airs sacs in the lungs Depletes Vitamin C	VITAMIN C DEPLETION Cross-linking Collagen & Elastin Accelerates premature aging Wrinkles Dehydration Sallow complexion Blackheads Dark eye circles Poor healing ability	Stop smoking Use nutritional supplements to support your body to fight the free radical damage Drink cleansing and detoxifying teas to flush toxins from you skin Use high strength Vit C and A Serums to aid in skin regeneration, healing and anti-oxidant protection
STRESS Triggers inflammation Sweating Nervous tension Headaches Lethargy Chronic Fatigue Fertility disruptions	HEAT/FLUSHING Broken capillaries Chronic dehydration Inflammation Ageing	Know your triggers – diarise your stress to pinpoint the triggers Carry a soothing, hydrating spritz to calm & soothe – look for Canadian Willowherb Use concentrated serums packed with anti-oxidants to reduce the free radical impacts of stress Increase H2O intake
EXERCISE Energises Increases bone density Builds muscle mass Detoxifies Improves cardiovascular function Relieves Stress Aids Sleep Promotes wellbeing	EXCESSIVE Vaso-dilation Broken capillaries Sun-damage Ageing Breakouts and blackheads SEDENTARY Sluggish complexion Dark eye circles Weight gain Dry flaky skin	Cleanse and moisturise immediate after exercising Use SPF if outdoors Exfoliate regularly to prevent congested pores and breakouts Drink cleansing and detoxifying teas Drink plenty of fluids
ALCOHOL/CAFFEINE Causes inflammation Liver stress Heart palpitation Vaso-dilation High sugar content Interrupts sleep pattern Causes emotional anxiety	CHRONIC DEHYDRATION Flushing Broken capillaries Dull complexion	Drink 4 glasses of water for every unit of caffeine or alcohol to rehydrate. Reduce intake where possible Apply daily hydrating serums, moisturisers and antioxidant rich products

Workplace

Your workplace environment is often the last thing people consider when it comes to understanding your skin health and its conditions. Chronic skin conditions such as breakouts, dehydration and sensitivity can often be relived with some very easy and simple remedies.

WORKPLACE FACTORS	IMPACT ON YOUR SKIN HEALTH	TIPS AND TRICKS
EXPOSURE TO COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL OILS e.g. CHEFS/COOKS/MECHANICS Hydrogenated Oils Diesel Grease Engine Lubricants and Oils Vapours	Chronic breakouts Excessively oily skin	Cleanse and re-moisturise during your breaks Avoid swiping the backs of hands over forehead or cheeks Use a Cleansing Oil of an evening to thoroughly de-grease skin
AIR CONDITIONING Creates an environment with less than 10% moisture	Chronic dehydration Tight, parched sensations Fine lines more obvious Irritated and sensitised skin	Keep a hydrating spritz on your desk and in your bag for on the road and use it often! Use hydrating serums and moisturises to seal skin moisture Keep a small vase of water at your desk to help humidify the air around you
PHYSICAL LABOUR Sweating Friction Chafing Dirt and Grime	Perspiration left on the skin congest pores causing blackheads and breakout – leads to chronic breakout conditions	Cleanse and re-moisturise during your breaks Avoid swiping the backs of hands over forehead or cheeks Use a Cleansing Oil in the evening to thoroughly de-grease skin
OUTDOOR WORK Overexposure to UV Rays Sweating Pollution	UV Exposure especially for the hands, face shoulders and décolleté	Cleanse and re-moisturise during your breaks Avoid swiping the backs of hands over forehead or cheeks Use a Cleansing Oil in the evening to thoroughly de-grease skin
ACTORS/ACTRESSES Thick heavy application of theatre style make-up Acne Cosmetica Frequent removal and re-application of cosmetics	Chronic breakouts and blackheads especially along cheek bones. Dehydration and devitalised complexion Irritation, burning, stinging & itching	Take your own kit of skincare and insist they only use those products on your skin when removing or reapplying any make-up! Always remove the make-up before going home – have it on for the least amount of time as possible Sip on detoxifying teas Use skin soothing and barrier healing products in the evening to calm and soothe any irritation