Lifestyle Factors That Contribute to Skin Congestion

How Lifestyle Choices Impact Skin Congestion

While diet plays a significant role in preventing skin congestion, certain lifestyle factors can also contribute to blockages and breakouts. Here are some common culprits:

Comedogenic Skin Care and Workplace Oils

Some skincare products, sunscreens, or even exposure to oils in workplaces (such as mechanics handling industrial oils) can clog pores. If you're using high-quality products recommended by a beauty therapist, they are unlikely to be comedogenic. However, always check ingredient lists for potential pore-blocking ingredients.

Perspiration Left on the Skin

Sweat contains salts that can create tiny blockages, which grow larger when sebum can’t reach the skin’s surface. If you perspire heavily, rinse your skin with water and reapply moisturiser afterwards. If this isn’t possible, patting your skin dry with a towel can help minimise congestion.

Dry, Tight Skin

When skin becomes too dry, the pores constrict, making blockages more likely. This can happen due to:

• Over-stripping the skin with harsh cleansers or cleansing too often
• Exposure to strong air conditioning or cold, chafing winds

If your skin feels tight, flaky, or dry, focus on rehydrating it. The Bestow Skin Bathing Routine, along with the application of Soothing Serum and Soothing Oil, can help restore balance and prevent congestion.

What to Do if Congestion Persists

If your congestion is well established or influenced by underlying hormonal imbalances, avoiding these triggers may not be enough. You may need to look deeper into potential nutritional deficiencies, gut health issues, or hormonal imbalances that could be disrupting your skin’s health.

The good news is that most of these issues can be addressed through simple dietary and lifestyle changes.

Next time, I’ll be discussing the six essential nutrients for healthy, beautiful skin — stay tuned!