Stress pimples
What you can do against skin blemishes caused by stress in everyday life!
Stress has a negative impact on our health in many ways. But can a hectic everyday life also lead to skin blemishes and promote spots? The skin is the largest organ in the human body. It reflects our health status, our well-being and our satisfaction. However, our skin also reacts in the same way to negative influences such as stress. Here you can find out how stress pimples form and what you can do for radiantly beautiful, clear and healthy-looking skin.

The connection between our psyche and skin health
Body and soul are inextricably linked. It is therefore not unusual for mental stress to lead to physical symptoms. Stress at work or in our private lives is the main trigger for stress spots and blemished, large-pored skin. Trauma, anxiety and worries about the future also have an impact on skin health and influence the appearance of the skin. The risk of physical reactions is particularly high in the case of prolonged emotional tension, while brief “exciting” moments have no effect on the skin. A study by Stanford University demonstrated the link between psychological overload and acne symptoms. Stressed test subjects who were under pressure to perform showed a clear deterioration in the appearance of their skin, while calm test subjects who were not under stress showed no skin changes. The fact that psychological stress can have a physical impact is evident in many other areas. Some people are prone to headaches, while others have digestive problems under stress. The effect of stress on your skin is therefore just one of the many symptoms that point to the direct link between your mental well-being and physical health.
What causes stress spots?
In stressful situations, numerous neuropeptides are released and wound healing slows down by up to 40 percent. Neuropeptides stimulate sebum production and promote inflammation. If sebum production increases, the pores become clogged. Under stress, you produce large amounts of sweat, which makes your skin look greasy and is considered the main cause of inflammation. Numerous germs and pathogens settle in sweat, which have an additional effect on your already enlarged and clogged pores. If the skin pores are clogged, the excess sebum cannot be removed by daily facial cleansing. Your skin becomes inflamed and forms blackheads and pus-filled pimples. The area between the eyebrows, the nose, the chin and the forehead are particularly affected. In these areas, your skin naturally has a higher sebum and oil content, which becomes problematic under stress and is responsible for the formation of pimples.
What can you do against stress pimples?
The safest and best “treatment” for stress spots is to prevent the cause and allow yourself to rest. A good work-life balance, continuous rest periods and relaxation exercises can help against skin blemishes caused by stress. In order to permanently protect yourself from the visible symptoms of stress on your skin, you should reconsider how you deal with severe emotional stress and start there. It is certainly not possible to avoid stress in every situation. But good stress management is good for your body and soul. First aid for existing stress spots can be provided with skin care products for blemished skin. However, as this is only a “symptom treatment”, you should first and foremost deal with the cause and find a new perspective on how to deal with stress, mental tension and pressure to perform.
Prevention – the right skin care to combat blemishes
Stressed skin needs mild, regular and additive-free care. Cleanse your face with clear water and make sure you do not use soap-based skin cleansers. Soothing plant essences, such as aloe vera, soothe inflammation and prevent the further formation of stress spots. Avoid creams and lotions containing oil and perfume. Your skin needs moisture, but not oil. Regular exfoliation cleanses the sebaceous glands and prevents new blockages. Skin care products with a sebum-reducing effect are suitable for daily skin care as they prevent pore blockage and skin inflammation.
Reducing stress in everyday life - helpful tips
- Build fixed rest and relaxation times into your daily routine.
- Hand over responsibility - you don't have to do everything yourself.
- Attend a yoga class or learn how to meditate.
- Work on your stress management and find a way to resolve stressful situations differently than before.
- Take time for yourself and for your hobbies.
- Postpone solutions until the following day if you cannot find a solution at the moment.
- Talk openly about things that are stressful for you - a conversation reduces stress and leads to relief.
- Treat yourself to daily walks or sporting activities in the fresh air.
- The best way to support your skin is with mild, fragrance-free and oil-free care products.
Stress spots occur when your psyche is under too much strain and when you find it difficult to cope with emotional stress. In order to permanently protect yourself from skin blemishes caused by emotional stress, you need to start treating the cause. Find out what is causing you emotional stress and try to avoid these situations in future. For unavoidable stress, develop your own personal concept, according to which you can act and find new solutions through a new perspective. Important: Think positively! Where there are positive thoughts, there is no room for negative influences and the stress dissolves.