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A: Absolutely! Massage oils are moisturizing to your skin and prevent irritation or friction during a massage. Try a vegetable-based oil like almond oil that doesn’t have a strong scent. Then, if you want, include drops of relaxing essential oils, like lavender, for fragrance.
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A: If you can’t sleep, it’s better to get up and engage in a relaxing activity, like reading. That’s because staying in bed can cause you more anxiety about insomnia, and you’ll have even more difficulty falling asleep. When you start to feel tired again, return to bed.
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A: Cortisol is a hormone linked to stress. When we get proper sleep, we have lower levels of cortisol. With less cortisol, collagen production increases. Collagen is responsible for keeping skin plump, supple and smooth, plus it helps skin retain moisture. In addition, poor sleep weakens your immune system and can cause skin conditions like rashes. And, if you don’t get enough sleep, your skin can’t benefit from restorative processes that occur during deep (delta) sleep phases, dermatologists Harold Lancer, M.D., and Howard Murad, M.D., tell The Los Angeles Times.
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A: According to WebMD, stress can encourage the body to produce and release cortisol. Some research links this hormone with the production of sebum, and there are indications that elevated cortisol may spike oil production in the skin, potentially causing pimples.
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A: When it comes to cooking oils, it’s important to pick high quality varieties that help promote healthy sebum and hydration levels in the skin. Select oils that are cold pressed, expeller processed, or extra virgin, as these are processed in a way that protects the integrity of the nutrients inside. Also, remember that even healthy fats should be consumed in moderation. WebMD recommends no more than about two tablespoons each day.
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