Your Skin Feels Everything: Why Letting Go Brings the Glow

Unfiltered Friday: Your Skin Knows the Truth — Why Letting Go Can Bring the Glow

Original post: 4/18/25 2:47 PM blogger.com by The Skin Luminare in the Glow Journal

If no one has told you yet, let me be the one to say it: your skin is deeply intuitive. It reacts to your habits, your headspace… and yes, even your environment. When I recently removed myself from an energetically draining situation, something incredible happened: my skin started clearing up almost instantly!

Was this a coincidence? No! Not in the slightest. Because if no one has shared with you yet. Having clarity comes from the inside, out and from there. You'll be surprised at what surface-level changes you will see.   

Sometimes, we want to blame hormones or even products but when you reflect even on your own situation… How much pressure have you been under lately? Are you maintaining your energy and utilizing it wisely? If you answered no to either of those questions, it might just be the energy you’re surrounded by and that itself, could be throwing off our body’s rhythm. 

The Skin x Stress Connection: When You Feel It, You See It

Stress is one of the most underrated (and overlooked) glow stealers. It doesn’t just live in your mind—it settles into your nervous system, your hormones, and ultimately, your skin.

In fact, stress is considered an extrinsic factor that can have major impacts on your skin health. Cortisol levels rise. Sleep suffers. Your body gets stuck in fight-or-flight mode, and your skin catches the fallout:

➤ Slower healing

➤ Inflamed microbiome

➤ Imbalanced oil production

➤ Breakouts, rough texture, and irritation

So in my case, when I finally walked away from a toxic environment, my skin quite literally exhaled. The texture smoothed, breakouts faded, and peace of mind brought my microbiome back into balance.

Your skin is always listening. Sometimes it just needs a softer space to thrive.

My Glow Reset: Keep It Simple. Keep It Sacred.

When your skin is acting up—don’t panic. Don’t pile on actives. Don’t overhaul your whole routine. Instead? Simplify. Reconnect. Restore.

Here’s what I did, step-by-step:

✅ Prioritized Sleep + WaterBecause no serum can replace rest and hydration.

✅ Gel-Based Hyaluronic Acid Cleanser (AM & PM)Hydrated my skin while minimizing irritation and clogged pores.

✅ Antioxidant Moisturizer (AM & PM)Powered by peptides, plant stem cells & hyaluronic acid—this helped calm inflammation, hydrate, and encourage renewal.

✅Daily Serum (AM & PM)

Rich in peptides and growth factors which signal cells to regenerate, turnover and re-enforces the skin barrier. 

✅ Hydrocortisone Cream (sparingly)

A short-term inflammation fix. Use with caution—prolonged use can cause thinning.

✅ OTC Pimple Patches Yes, the drugstore kind. Even aestheticians use them sometimes—no shame here!

✅ Cherry Exfoliation (2x/week)🍒 Cherries contain natural salicylic acid, which unclogs pores and reduces breakouts. Great for oily or acne-prone skin.

✅ Kaolin Clay Mask (2x/week) 🩶 Kaolin clay acts like a magnet to absorb dirt and purify congested, blemished skin. 

✅ High Frequency Treatments (2x/week)Zap bacteria, speed up healing, and stimulate circulation.

✅ Consistency Over ChaosNo new products. No spiraling. Just time, grace, and gentle care.

It wasn’t fancy. It was just intentional—and rooted in peace.

“Your skin speaks the language of your lifestyle. So speak softly, live gently, and protect your peace.” — The Skin Luminare

✨Glow Getter Tip: Tea tree oil is a natural MVP for oil regulation and acne care. Add a drop into your favorite clay mask or use (diluted!) as a spot treatment. It fights bacteria, reduces inflammation, and helps keep pores clear. Your skin will thank you.

Unfiltered Truth:

You can’t heal in spaces that harm you. Period.

Sometimes the boldest act is walking away from what dims your light—even if it’s uncomfortable. As you cannot glow under pressure.

So clear your energy. Clear your plate.And watch your skin catch up to the clarity.

Ready to Reset?

If your skin is calling for peace—or your spirit is—I’ve got you. Let’s build a routine that works with your rhythm. Book a facial designed to restore calm, clarity, and your natural glow. 

✨Your skin is sacred. Let’s treat it that way.