Glowing Skincare Through psychodermatology
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In the world of skincare, where countless tips and suggestions abound, it’s not uncommon to feel that your skin isn’t responding positively despite your efforts. Enter psychodermatology, a new skincare routine that combines mental health and skincare for optimal care and holistic development.
Dr. Atul Kathed, Founder and Director of Aesthetic Skin & Laser Centre, Indore, introduces this luxury beauty approach that emphasizes the mind-skin connection. Psychodermatology utilizes stress relief sessions and contemporary applications like bio-remodeling and hyaluronic acid to achieve emotional skincare.
By adopting a comprehensive approach that includes gentle products, avoiding harsh ingredients, and embracing meditation, exercise, nutrition, and good sleep, a more sustainable solution for skincare can be attained. Psychodermatology explores the relationship between the mind and skin, recognizing that topical treatments alone may not be sufficient.
Psychodermatologists have studied the brain-skin axis, affirming that emotions can impact skin health. The body’s stress response system, known as the hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis, can trigger the skin to produce hormones that cause inflammation and disrupt the skin barrier.
In psychodermatology, therapy is an essential component. Specialists in psychology, dermatology, and psychiatry delve into emotional factors contributing to skin issues. Treatments such as psychotherapy, meditation, relaxation techniques, acupuncture, and yoga are combined with skincare products like sheet masks, AHAs, BHAs, chemical peels, and bio-remodeling solutions.
While rigorous studies are needed to confirm efficacy, psychodermatology offers a personalized approach that considers both internal and external factors. It goes beyond the typical dermatologist visit by addressing mental well-being alongside skincare, resulting in a holistic care experience.
Re-reported from the article originally published in Zee News
