Mood-Boosting Skincare: 3 Ways Skincare Can Improve Your Mental Health 

Explore how skincare can positively impact your mental health, with a routine that boosts self-confidence, stress reduction, and mindfulness

No matter how good your ‘poker face’, your complexion will always reveal your emotions. 

Whether you’re stressed, anxious, happy, or even in love, it’ll show up on your skin in different ways. That’s why a bad mental health day often results in a breakout, which only makes it harder to get out of the slump!

Fortunately, a mindful skincare routine can give you some control over your skin’s health and your emotional well-being. It’s an act of self-care that boosts your mental health in many ways, such as improving your self-confidence, providing a sense of routine, and reducing stress hormones. 

In this post, we’ll explore how skincare affects your mental health so you can transform your routine into a mood-boosting ritual.  And remember, if low mood affects your daily life and prevents you from engaging in self-care, reach out to a trusted friend or family member or seek professional help.

1. A Skincare Routine Can Improve Your Self-Confidence 

Has a look in the mirror ever changed how you feel for the rest of the day? You’re not alone. 

This survey found that almost 60% of participants felt their skin condition impacted their mental health and this survey found that 76% of participants felt good when their skin looked good. As much as we don’t want to admit it, how we look on the outside affects how we feel about ourselves on the inside.

But trends like Skin Positivity show it’s not how your skin looks, but how you think and feel about it, that matters most. You can celebrate and love your skin no matter what with a consistent skincare routine. 

As Mihaela Donska, Mazillo’s founder, says:

There are days when hormones, lack of sleep, or other factors outside my control affect my skin, which affects my confidence -  but it also reminds me just how powerful self-care and a good skincare routine can be!

It’s a way of showing up for yourself no matter how you feel and embracing your appearance with high-quality ingredients and nourishing formulas. 

2. A Skincare Routine Can Balance Stress Hormones

Ahh, the dreaded stress skin. It surfaces when we least need it, adding to the pile of things we’re worried about!

This is all down to the hormones cortisol and adrenaline, which increase when our bodies are in ‘fight or flight’ mode for a long period. Adrenaline can increase the production of sebum (oil) in the skin and can trigger or exacerbate acne. Cortisol can break down collagen, a protein that maintains skin elasticity and firmness, causing skin to sag.

You can balance your stress levels by slowing down and taking time to unwind and relax. And the good news? A skincare routine can help! 

Instead of rushing through a quick evening cleanse, you can use the act of caring for your skin to practice mindfulness. This is when you hone in on your senses to focus on the present moment, which has been found to reduce stress and anxiety.

Notice the fragrance of the products you use, focus on how it feels on your skin, and take time to massage your skin to release any tension, particularly in your jaw and brow bone. 

3. A Skincare Routine Can Add Structure To Your Day 

Life can be unpredictable and its uncertainty can lead to feeling frantic or restless. That’s why it’s important to build some consistent practices into your day. 

Taking time to go through a gentle and loving skincare routine adds structure to your day, which has been found to improve mental health. It’s a way of showing up for yourself, no matter how you feel. 

That said, we know when you’re feeling low doing the things that are good for you isn’t always easy. We’ve tried to keep our 6-step skincare routine as simple and accessible as possible, but even if you can just manage one or two products it’ll have multiple benefits for your skin and mood. 

So embrace the power of a skincare routine, not just for your complexion, but for your mental health too. There’s no self-care without skincare!