While the Christmas season is definitely a well anticipated time of the year, truth be told, it is also one of the most stressful time for a whole bunch of consumers. Checking off each item on our list can be nerve-wracking as we squeeze that task in our already very busy grind. Another reason why our family is led to tone down on the stuff-giving this Christmas. Now, that’s another post altogether.
Toning down on stuff-giving this season might sound like a very radical, against-the-flow practice, shopaholics might even find it brutal. But it’s a great way to take the stress out of this holiday. But in the event you find yourself in the inevitable midst of the holiday chaos, we all know so well what practically goes hand in hand with stress – acne. Stress doesn’t just cause acne, it further aggravates it, for those who are already prone to it.
Stress-related Acne
Our body is prone to produce excess hormones with our stress levels. This means, the more stress, the more stimulated our various hormones are. This triggers our skin to produce excess oil, which is the culprit to acne. This is why those who stay up late at night and stressed-out people are more prone to acne.
My Personal Checklist to a Stress-Free Holiday Season
1. The first on my list is like what I’ve mentioned, tone down on Christmas being the season of stuff. Shopping till you drop is crazy and has the ability to bring your stress level to its all time high.
2.The Proactiv Solution Combination Therapy to prevent acne before they even surface is a prudent thing to do. This is especially true for those are prone to it. This Combination Therapy System is a 3-Step System composed of the following:
Step 1: Renewing Cleanser
This medicated Renewing Cleanser is made with exclusive micro-crystal benzoyl
peroxide – featuring smaller, finer particles designed to quickly penetrate pores
to start killing acne-causing bacteria on contact. Tiny exfoliating beads gently
remove dirt, excess oil and dead skin cells to help keep pores from clogging.
Step 2: Revitalizing Toner
This refreshing, alcohol-free toner helps remove impurities and excess oil
so your skin looks and feels clean, soft and refreshed – not tight and dried
out. Soothing botanical agents gently balance your skin tone.
Step 3: Repairing Treatment
The repairing acne treatment is a feather-light medicated treatment that
Gets deep into clogged pores faster but is designed to be gentler on the
skin. It’s an oil-free formula that’s safe for your entire face.
Refining Mask
Our rich, deep cleansing mask uses sulfur, a proven acne blemishfighting
ingredient that reaches deep into the pores, heals existing
blemishes, pampers inflamed skin, and softens and refines the skin’stexture.
Incidentally, the Proactiv 60-Day Limited Edition with Free Proactiv Advanced Daily Oil Control 50ml is still available at Watsons ans SM Department stores nationwide until the end of December 2014.