Our Skin Is More Stressed Than Ever: How RescueMD's Innovative Ingredients Combat Stress
Our Skin is More Stressed Than Ever Before
Healthy, working-age adults in America spend most of their time in moderate threat arousal. More stressed than ever before, skin-related health concerns increased by 106% from 1990-2019. It is common knowledge that stress produces a hormone called cortisol in our body. This hormone helps us when we are navigating “fight or flight” mode. It boosts our adrenaline, lasers our focus, and gives us what we need to survive threatening scenarios. Yet, spending moderate time in threat arousal can cause an excess of cortisol. An incredible amount of cellular energy is being spent navigating stress. When this energy is also designed for other health-promoting biological functions. This includes the cellular restoration of our skin barrier.
Researchers are prescribing aids to this never-ending stress epidemic. Aids like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), meditation practices, proper sleep, walks in nature, and more.
CBT improves quality of life and mental health which leads to skin improvements. Conditions like acne, vitiligo, psoriasis, etc. see benefits from self-care. Thus, combining techniques for relaxation with a skincare regimen will enhance the state of your skin’s health.
This is where RescueMD comes onto the scene. RescueMD is the first and only skincare brand to create products that address four mechanisms of skin health and restoration. Backed by clinical data and research. Selecting each ingredient based on its role in supporting optimal skin recovery. So, how can skincare ingredients decrease stress on the skin? Here are the top 4 ingredients RescueMD uses to repair and regenerate damaged skin…
Ingredient Highlight
The Star of the Show: Lapachol
RescueMD is currently the only skincare brand to use lapachol in their products. Lapachol is an exclusive molecule derived from Pau D’Arco tree inner bark. This ingredient began as a homeopathic solution throughout Central and South America. Supplying oxygen to cells, it destroys fungi, bacteria, parasites, and viruses. It is a powerful, clinically proven source of anti-inflammatory support for the skin’s natural ability to rejuvenate. Lapachol helps the skin work smarter, reducing DNA replication errors. Lapachol guides your DNA to create better-looking skin.
Couldn’t Do This Without Antioxidants
As we’ve learned, internal and external stressors can cause damage to our skin at the cellular level. UV rays, pollution, and free radicals can fight against healthy, glowing skin. Antioxidants are the key to fighting back. They help repair common skin concerns such as premature aging, inflammation, and hyperpigmentation.
Give Me Back My Collagen
As our skin barrier breaks down, so does the production of collagen in our skin. Collagen is necessary for our skin to remain smooth and evenly textured, which is where peptides save the day. Penetrating through the skin barrier, peptides are amino acids that aid your body’s production of collagen. Peptides don’t just keep a youthful glow to your skin, but they also plump and brighten.
Don’t Leave Me Out to Dry
To lock in nutrients and shield the skin from irritants, you need to moisturize. The skin becomes more reactive and prone to skin scarring and conditions without proper hydration. Regular hydration and moisturizer to the skin repair, firm, and improve tone and texture.
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As stress levels are soaring and our skin bears the brunt of this burden, the importance of prioritizing skincare cannot be overstated. As research continues to illuminate the profound impact of stress on our skin's well-being, it becomes clear we need a multifaceted approach. With RescueMD's groundbreaking formulations, nourish your skin from within. Promoting resilience, radiance, and well-being.
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