EMOLLIENT AND EMOTIONAL REACTION

An application which is rubbed on to the surface of the body in order to help soothe, soften and relax the skin and the tissues beneath is emollient. When we are angry, we usually go red and when frightened, we go white and when embarrassed, we blush. It is clear, therefore, that there are strong links between our emotions and the state of our skin. Anxiety, stress and worry of all kinds can make existing skin problem worse and provoke new ones. When this is the case, the skin problem will not disappear until the psychological problem has been dealt with.