Can Stress Give You Wrinkles?

Aging is a term we usually use to pertain to a person whose characteristics are evidently showing signs of deterioration or weakening. The wrinkling of the skin is the most common manifestation as it suggests deterioration in cell regeneration. Stress, in this case, is known to be one of the major precursors of aging. The more we expose ourselves to stress, the more difficult it is for us to stop wrinkles even in our young age.

According to Dr. Neil F. Neimark, our body has its innate “fight or flight response” system in reaction to whatever stress we encounter. This response system is initiated by our brain (hypothalamus) to prepare our body, physically and psychologically. Whenever we are exposed to stress (external or internal), our “fight or flight response” system is triggered. As a result, our body produces stress hormones such as cortisol and norepinephrine. These hormones cause our body to experience a decrease on the activity of our metabolic processes such as digestion, reproduction, growth and immunity.

What is now the relevance of these changes if you desire to stop wrinkles? Its relevance lies on the deteriorative changes on the metabolic processes especially on the aspect of reproduction and growth. This negative change would cause our body not to be in its optimum potential in reproducing new cells and even in repairing damaged cells. If prolonged, more skin cells will die and the signs of aging skin will start to take place regardless of your age.

I’m sure you don’t want to see an aging skin in your youthful days. We can’t avoid stress but we can manage it. A stress-free life could not only help you to stop wrinkles but could also help you generate a positive perspective about life leading you to more positive outcome.