#skinstress

[carmnyc]

HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE YET? SHARE WHAT YOU LOVE! _______________________________________________________ I’ve had this face cream in reserve for months now — it’s literally been calling my name since the spring. Again, I’d been planning for a winter moisturizer series and I knew the Youth to the People Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream would be a perfect recommendation for the colder months. I really couldn’t wait to play with it! I’m happy to say its thick, creamy, delicious texture is ideal for moisturizing dry skin and locking moisture in. And, YTTP’s clean, vegan Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream is simply a pleasure to use. Most skincare junkies (and especially those of us who roamed the aisles of Sephora pre-pandemic) have heard of Youth to the People. Personally, I’ve had my eye on the brand for ages, but somehow hadn’t gotten around to exploring their clean, natural skincare in depth. The Adaptogen Cream is a rich blend of nourishing plant oils, botanical extracts and skin-calming adaptogens. Among its moisturizing oils are Sunflower Oil, at ingredient no. 2, Squalane and Shea Butter. There’s an exotic blend of antioxidant botanicals including Holy Basil Extract and Rhodiola Rosea Extract, (golden root), high in protective antioxidants and flavonoids. But the star actives are the two adaptogens, Ashwagandha Extract and Reishi Mushroom Extract — which help calm overactive, stressed-out skin. If you’ve been itching to try YTTP, this moisturizer is a great place to start. And, with the craze of the holidays on top of the stress of the last few months, it might be just what your skin needs right now. Have a look at my cold weather face creams in this year’s two-part winter series on the Skincarma Blog at skincarma.com! _______________________________________________________ SHOP THE BLOG: Purchase the YTTP Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream on the Skincarma Blog at skincarma.com! _______________________________________________________ 💟@youthtothepeople | Adaptogen Cream . . . . . . . . . . #skincarma #menwhomask #maleblogger #skinfluencer #youthtothepeople #winterskincare #dryskin #facecream #adaptogens #reishi #skinstress #sensitiveskin (at Fort Greene) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIImannnD0R/?igshid=ufisyt1u9ix0

[stephanielouiseatb]

Stress breakouts are not my favorite... @mamonde_us gifted me their Micro Deep Cleansing Foam which is infused with nature’s Konjac but isn't harsh at all. I have combo to dry skin so that's at the top of my list- I tend to use it a bit as a rinse off mask. Also soaking in a hot bath to open up my pores & adding some @kneippusa bath oil tends to help! 🌟 . . . #allthingsbeautifulxo #pursuepretty #gifted #Mamondegiftedme #mamondeus #LoveMamonde #octolyfamily #quarentinelife #quarentinebeauty #kneipp #kneippoil #comboskin #skincare #skincaretips #skincareroutine #skincareblogger #skincareobsessed #skinstress #stressmanagement #bathtub #bathtime (at Las Vegas, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEmNj_Pj8dq/?igshid=12q1w8lrj7x2i

[oaken-evenshade]

Horrific Visions: The Skinstress

“Of all the senses that an organism may possess, perhaps sight is the most fickle. I was gathering liferoot when I chanced upon the great round eyes of an owl. Those saucer eyes drew me in up until the moment they folded in on each other. Upon closer inspection I saw not the eyes of an owl, but in reality, the wings of the caligo butterfly. What one might see may not always be what it appears to be”. -Journal Entry from Oaken Evenshade

Oaken hurled himself up the stairs and flattened his back against the door. I cannot breathe. I cannot breathe. Taking in gulps of shaky breaths, he looked up to see a deep void of purple and black swallowing the sky.

“A night without stars may you never see” Oaken whispered the words of his mother’s song in-between breaths.

Though looking at a lifeless sky brought no comfort, it was preferable to looking at the courtyard dotted with silent and erect figures of what had once been living souls. It was also preferable to the sights they had seen earlier of the streets of Stormwind lined with corpses and creatures of the void.

As his breathing evened out Oaken stole a glance at his two companions who had hurried up the stairs behind him.

Grant Goldsteed looked nearly untouchable in his armor, aside from the bags that showed underneath his eyes. Next to him was another Kaldorei whose name Oaken could not remember. He had resolved to call him Scorch on account of the burned hole in the side of the Kaldorei’s cheek. At the moment, Scorch was composed, though he’d nearly vomited three times within the past hour.

Oaken caught Grant’s eye, and breathed out “I preferred prison.”

Two hours ago, Oaken had been awaiting his release from the stockades. Instead, after a great trembling that rattled the prison walls, the world had cascaded into chaos and Stormwind had shifted into a city of horrors.  

The back of Oaken’s head thunked against the door. He wouldn’t try to understand it all in this moment. Survive now, questions later.

“Try the key” Grant urged.

The key. Loosening his tight grip, Oaken opened his palm to look down at a small key lying flat against his purple flesh. This key had not fallen into their hands easily. Since scrambling out of the Stockades, not a step was taken that was carefree. Whoever or whatever was behind this chaos, was a master game player who seemed able to look into the mind and heart and know one’s fears and doubts.

Fitting the key into the lock, Oaken took a deep breath. In a brief, merciful moment, fear and doubt fled him. This door belonged to trusted friends, the Sagelight sisters. He’d found refuge among them before. Surely, he’d find refuge among them again.

The lock clicked and the door swung open.

Oaken’s heart skipped a beat in excitement as he glimpsed the back of a fashionable Highborne surrounded by multiple dresses hovering in air. Ellnara, Elune be prais-

His heart skipped another beat. Something wasn’t right. His heart slowed altogether as the scene of the Emporium sunk into him.

The dresses swung in the air, appearing unnaturally taut. The heavy smell of oils and death that Oaken could only compare to being in a tanner’s shop filled his nose. A wave of nausea trickled over him. Oaken stood frozen in the doorway. It felt as if dozens of small ants were scurrying over his body and biting into his flesh. Those dresses were not made of fabric, they were made of skin.

Ellnara’s hands, which had been busy manipulating arcane magic to sew the skins, slowed then fell to her side. The Emporium slid into silence as spools of threads ceased unraveling and needles stopped slithering over skins. The Highborne turned to face the others, a smile unlike anything Oaken had seen on Ellnara, twisted her face.

He watched her mouth move as she addressed them. Through the numbness of his mind, he struggled to understand what she was speaking about. Ellnara spoke the name “N’Zoth” with great reverence and excitedly shared how the Old God had opened her eyes and gifted her with new inspirations.

The others had pushed their way into the tailoring shop. They listened to Ellnara, asked questions, complimented her work, anything to buy themselves time. The empty skins of all races dangled around them. Never before had Oaken been so aware of how delicate the skin on his own back was.

Walking up to Oaken, Ellnara held out a pale green robe made of orc skin and urged him to feel it. The numbness in his mind began to burn away, replaced by a slow boiling anger minced with confusion. Of all the tortures of the night, seeing the image of a friend twisted and corrupted dug the deepest.  

Oaken snapped.

“Your old work was better!” He stepped back from the orc skin, “Your new work is tacky, lazy even. You have won your glory off the backs of others!”

A dangerous gleam shone through Ellnara’s eyes. That twisted smile turned her mouth again but left her eyes untouched. Suddenly a needle was at Oaken’s throat.

“You know Oaken, I think you would make a fine robe.”

Outside the Emporium a light broke through the darkness. The whirring sound of a portal opening reached Oaken’s ears. He glanced at Grant and Scorch, they heard it too.

Acting quick on his feet, Scorch reached out and redirected a line of twisted cockroaches to start gnawing at a skin dress.

A panicked shout sounded through the shop as corrupted Ellnara lunged at the roaches. As soon as the needle dropped from Oaken’s throat he ran for the door, heading for the portal. When he reached the doorway, he stopped to look back.

“But Ellnara….”

Scorch pushed at his back. “That is not the Ellnara you know. The Ellnara you know is probably on the other side of that portal!”

Oaken tore his gaze away from the Highborne and the Emporium. My eyes deceive me, not everything is what it seems to be. Sprinting for the portal, Oaken ran as if he could leave all the torments and pains of the night behind.

The sights he saw would follow him, haunting him for a time with afterimages. The only thing he managed to truly leave behind in that moment…was Grant Goldsteed.

[glutathionecosmeticsusa]

Whitening Face Serum - Glutathione Cosmetics

So you’ve got your facial cleanser, sunscreen, moisturiser and exfoliant all figured out, but do you really think that’s it?! Nope, there is still one product that is a powerful source of hydration and moisture for your facial care that is generally overlooked: the facial serum.

What exactly is a serum?

So, what is a serum, exactly? It’s a concentrated form of active ingredients that targets specific skincare issues. The ingredients are potent and composed of smaller molecules. Because moisturizing creams and hydration oils are heavier, they sit on your face, sometimes clogging your pores and causing your skin to break out. The level of active substances is higher in a whitening serum serum than in a typical face cream, making it the perfect lightweight solution for your skin care

Benefits of Hydrating Face Serums

While serums undoubtedly have amazing benefits for your skin, they also have obvious benefits and advantages.

1) The collagen and vitamin C content in your skin will dramatically improve the feel of your skin, making it firmer and smoother. This leads to that “plump” look in your face, making you look younger and your face appear less dull.

2) Less spots, scars, pimples, and other blemishes will appear as they fade with regular application of a serum, particularly one containing plant concentrates. This avoids the need for harsh chemicals. Instead, opt for the natural benefits of a whitening serum!

3) The size of pores will shrink, resulting in fewer blackheads and whiteheads.

4) Serums can help with dryness, dark circles, and fine lines by reducing dryness, dark circles, and fine wrinkles. They provide you an energy boost directly, leading to brighter eyes and less eye wrinkles.

5) When serums are used your inflammation, redness, and dryness are reduced, making the skin appear dewy, fresh, and moisturised. Giving it that glassy look many people pay hundreds to get by an esthetician.

Ingredients typically Used in a GOOD Face Serum

Serums contain a wide spectrum of ingredients, from common to exotic and depending on your skin goals, you’ll have to decide which one is best for you and your skin!

Vitamin C is an antioxidant.

It’s a typical anti-aging component, so if you’re in your late 30s or 40s, look for a serum that contains it. This powerful ingredient not only enhances skin immunity but also builds collagen, thus it should be included in your skincare routine on a regular basis.

Hyaluronic acids are the anti aging solution for people in their early 20s. Without the heaviness of creams and oils, it is an excellent approach to heal dry skin. It’s best to use while your face is damp as it locks in moisture and builds up natural hydration in your skin, ensuring that it doesn’t lose any moisture and is refreshed. Ceramides and amino acids have similar effects and advantages.

Antioxidants are necessary for the skin’s protection against skinstress and environmental damage. Beta-carotene and green tea extracts should be avoided, while berries, pomegranate, and grape seed extract are the perfect active substances for your skin.

Retinols are serum elements that are good for acne-prone skin as well as fine lines and wrinkles. Retinols shouldn’t be used everyday, but work amazing when used 3 times a week. The less the better!

Plant-based active components, like licorice, are natural brightening substances that are ideal for treating sunspots, scars, and uneven skin tones.

Anti-inflammatory properties.

Use an anti-inflammatory serum if you have sensitive skin to avoid redness, breakouts, and irritation. Zinc, arnica, and aloe vera are the substances you should be on the lookout for!

Belle Nubian offers a wide range of Skin Care products like Hyaluronic Face Serum and Anti Acne Serum.