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When You’re Running on Empty, Your Skin Knows It Too

by Marla Miller on May 08, 2025
When You’re Running on Empty, Your Skin Knows It Too

How chronic stress affects your skin—and what to do about it

You’ve been everything for everyone.

Maybe you’re a mother by birth.
Maybe you’re the auntie, godmother, big cousin, bonus mom, or the one everyone turns to when they need comfort, guidance, or grounding.

Either way—you’ve been carrying others.
Holding space.
Holding it together.

And while you’ve been pouring out love and care, your skin—your body—has quietly been carrying the cost.

Because stress doesn’t just drain your energy.
It shows up on your face.

This week isn’t about perfect routines or polished mornings.
It’s about giving yourself back to yourself.
With no guilt. No apology. No delay.

How Stress Shows Up on Your Skin

When you’re constantly in go-mode, your body produces more cortisol—your main stress hormone. Over time, that internal stress shows up externally.

Here’s how it manifests in your skin:

✔ Increased oil production
Stress activates your oil glands, especially in the T-zone. That means more shine, clogged pores, and breakouts—especially for combo and oily skin.

✔ Inflammation + irritation
Cortisol weakens your skin’s protective barrier, which makes it more sensitive, reactive, and prone to redness or flare-ups.

✔ Dehydration + tightness
Stress depletes your skin’s moisture—so even if it’s oily, it may still feel dry or stripped.

✔ Slower healing
Breakouts linger. Texture builds up. Your skin doesn’t bounce back the way it usually does.

If you’ve looked in the mirror lately and thought, “I look exhausted,”—it’s because your skin is asking for relief.

 What Your Skin Actually Needs: A Reset
Most people respond to stressed skin with more products, more scrubbing, or harsher routines.

But your skin doesn’t need punishment. It needs support.

It needs to be gently cleared—not stripped.
Hydrated—not overloaded.
Understood—not overcorrected.

This Week’s Drop: Blue Tansy + Agave Cleansing Mousse
A weightless, calming foam cleanser designed for oily and combination skin that’s tired of being overwhelmed.

✔ Blue tansy reduces redness and soothes inflammation
✔ Agave supports hydration and helps regulate oil
✔ Clears congestion + buildup without disrupting the skin barrier
✔ Ideal for hormonal flare-ups, spring shifts, or post-stress recovery
✔ Naturally blue, gentle enough for daily use

This isn’t about fixing your face.
It’s about helping your skin recover from everything it’s been holding.

Skincare Tips for Stress-Prone Skin
1. Try gentle double cleansing—especially at night.
Use a cleansing balm or oil first to remove SPF, makeup, and excess sebum. Follow with Blue Tansy + Agave Cleansing Mousse to clear debris without stripping. This helps rebalance oil production and support long-term clarity.

2. Choose barrier-loving ingredients.
Look for formulas with blue tansy, honey, agave, oat, or niacinamide to soothe inflammation and strengthen your skin’s resilience.

3. Hydrate inside and out.
Drink consistently throughout the day. On the surface, use light humectants and seal them in with moisture-balancing oils.

4. Avoid extremes—especially in spring.
Hot showers, over-exfoliation, or skipping moisture can trigger imbalance. Keep your routine simple, consistent, and focused on calm.

5. Anchor your reset in something small.
Maybe it’s cleansing. Maybe it’s sitting in silence for five minutes. Maybe it’s simply not rushing through your routine for once.
Small choices lead to deep restoration.

Let This Be the Week You Choose You
You don’t have to escape your life to reconnect with yourself.
You don’t need permission to rest, soften, or step back into your own skin.

Whether you mother children, communities, clients, or households—you deserve care too.

Let this be the week you reclaim a little of what you’ve given.
Let your skin reset.
Let your breath deepen.
Let your body remember: you matter too.

Blue Tansy + Agave Cleansing Mousse
Available May 10–12 only
✨ 30% off sitewide with code MOMSLOVE30
✨ Limited edition | While supplies last

[ Shop Drop #2 Now → ]

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