9 Beauty Heroes To Revive Tired And Stressed Skin
Because your skin needs a pick-me-up, too.
If you’ve been feeling extra anxious or fatigued lately, chances are you’ve been noticing less-than-pleasant changes in your skin, too—from acne breakouts a.k.a. “maskne” to visible dryness, dullness, and even increased sensitivity.
This is because internal stress can manifest outwardly in our skin, in the same way that a positive mindset (and self-care) can give you a natural glow. Plus, external factors also play a crucial role: Environmental stressors such as sun exposure, harmful pollutants, and free radicals also wreak havoc on your complexion, further throwing it out of whack.
While it seems obvious that the remedy for stressed skin is to cut back on stressors and prioritize healthy habits such as eating healthily, exercising, and getting plenty of sleep, we know it’s not that easy. Luckily, your skin can get a little—or a lot—of help from the right skin care products, specifically formulas that are designed to combat stress, repair damage, and provide nourishing protection.
Check out our nine stress-busting beauty picks here:
The Anti-Pollution Cleanser: Biologique Recherche Lait VIP O2
The ultimate cleanser for city dwellers and those exposed to environmental stressors, like harsh weather and air pollution, this features an oxygenating formula that helps skin breathe again—all while gently removing makeup, dirt, and excess oil. Its deep cleansing action purifies down to the pores, helping light up your complexion from within.
The Brightening Lotion: Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 PIGM 400
The sister of the coveted Lotion P50, this exfoliating formula is infused with the brightening agents and antioxidants of the PIGM 400 range, making it ideal for those dealing with a dull, uneven tone or signs of hyperpigmentation. It regulates the production of melanin while protecting the skin, so you can flaunt a luminous glow.
The Detoxifying Face Mask: Biologique Recherche Masque VIP O2
Here’s a soothing treatment that’s perfect for relaxing weekends: This oxygenating mask moisturizes, purifies, brightens, and calms the complexion, and is rich in botanical ingredients to prevent pollutants from damaging your skin cells. It’s formulated with white clay to purify, as well as Elastine Marine, essential fatty acids and cucumber extracts to nourish. (You can also use it to treat sunburnt skin!)
The Revitalizing Serum: Biologique Recherche Serum Oligo-Proteines Marines
Known as an energizing treatment, it’s rich in soothing active ingredients that’s perfect for stressed, dull, and devitalized skin. (Smokers will find this very helpful!) It features marine ingredients that inject new energy to your complexion, and is also gentle enough to be used to treat the skin around the eye area.
The Illuminating Eye Contour Cream: Biologique Recherche Creme Contour des Yeux VIP O2
Look rested and refreshed with this regenerating eye cream that neutralizes the pollutants around the eye area, promoting better skin health. It’s delicately formulated to reduce puffiness and dark circles, improve skin elasticity to minimize wrinkles, and brighten the eye area—so you look gorgeously awake even when you’re running on just a few hours of sleep.
The Skin-Boosting Cream: Biologique Recherche Creme VIP 02
This winning cream is a luxurious multitasker: Aside from being an antioxidant powerhouse, it hydrates, tones, and brightens skin while preventing the signs of irritation and aging. The non-oily cream instantly restores radiance to dull or tired complexions, and is suitable for all skin instants.
The Glow-Getting Elixir: Biologique Recherche Fluide VIP O2
A powerful serum against oxidative stress, a.k.a. free radical damage from exposure to the sun and pollutants, this moisturizing formula reduces the signs of fatigue while brightening the complexion. It’s applied as the final touch the VIP O2 regimen and works as a great makeup base—even for oily skin.
The Cooling Tools: Cryo Sticks
These innovative face tools use stainless steel with cooling properties to soothe skin, delivering calming, draining, decongestant, and firming effects. They also feature an ergonomic form that molds to the contours of the skin, enabling them to work effectively on all areas of the face.
The Skin-Saving Kit: Neostrata Enlighten Trio Kit, P8,000
This three-in-one treat includes the Neostrata Ultra Brightening Cleanser, Illuminating Serum, and Pigment Controller, giving you a complete skin care system to address skin issues such as discoloration, dullness, and loss of clarity. These products are powered by a mix of Vitamin C, niacinamide, retinol, and NeoGlucosamine®, all working together to help reveal an even-toned glow.
To address specific skin concerns or for a customized skin care routine, you can book a virtual derma consultation with Dr. Maxmin Navarro, a Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS) fellow and co-founder of Bella Pelle Philippines here.
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