Breaking News: does stress hook you?

What are you doing reading this? Don't you have anything better to do? Are you using up every last nanosecond of your bathroom break at work?

Perhaps…

Do you suffer from “busy life syndrome”: Do you have time for everything and in the end for nothing? Do you see every day as a deadline? Do you panic at the feeling of wasting time when you're not doing "something useful"?

If you already know what's going on, we have your diagnosis: Welcome to the club of stress addicts.

And before you tell us…

“But come on, how can I be a stress addict when, if it were up to me, I’d be watching life go by from a sun lounger in Bali? What are you putting in your creams that makes you say weirder things every day…?”

Stress is addictive... very addictive

This studied and proven skeptic-proof.

Being busy, to the point that stress becomes our shadow, is a more absorbing vice than the TikTok algorithm on a hungover Sunday.

Because?

Well, if you ask the experts, they'll explain in all sorts of fancy jargon that when you throw yourself headlong into a stressful situation, your body releases a rush of hormones (cortisol aka the stress hormone, adrenaline, dopamine…) that make you feel like a rocket (not a mommy) and turn you into a Terminator in survival mode:

However, if you talk about it with your colleagues one afternoon over beers while complaining about this emotional rollercoaster that is life, they'll give you more down-to-earth explanations:

Because the world is moving faster and faster.
Because that endless stress-pleasure loop is an emotional reinforcer More intermittent than your ex's toxicity... and just as addictive.
Because we have been taught that we are worth as much as the things we do: Overtime, weekend hobbies, projects outside of working hours, a micro-influencer social life…
Because, even being fully aware of this… we don't lower the standards we set for ourselves.

And do you know the consequence of all this endless mental anguish? Well, rather, the consequences, in the plural:

The thousand and one (fucking) faces of living stressed 24/7

The list of consequences of prolonged stress is very loooong (and here size does matter): heart (and face) problems, digestive issues, headaches, drops in your immune system, memory, concentration, energy, increased risk of anxiety, depression, burnout, self-sabotage…

And, be careful, because the procession isn't always internal.

Stress also affects your skin. No matter how many creams you put on your face: dark circles under the eyes that reach the floor, Premature wrinkles, treacherous acne, and the sloooong recovery of scars from former pimples…

Wait, wait, wait. What did you think?

Why would we make you read all this way to list every possible downside of stress like a pharmaceutical leaflet, as if you hadn't already experienced them firsthand, and then goodbye?

Anyone would think you don't know us yet…

How to say “Sayonara, Baby” to stress addiction

The very first thing to do is realize that we are hooked. to be stressed day in and day out. Is that a clichéd piece of advice? Yes, why? And just because of that it's going to be less #fuckingreal? No, why?
Ignore those super tips that sell you a new hobby as the only solution All your stress... and things that will also stress you out: yoga/mindfulness/crochet/baking/lettering... Yes, they have more benefits than Actimel, but if you're already living a constant "there aren't enough hours in the day" feeling, EVEN LESS. It's MA S.
The procrastination thing, not so bad. Would it be so bad to spend some time on the sofa watching La Temptation Island Instead of doing the dishes, why not pack a lunchbox for the next day? Give yourself the chance to to put the responsibilities of daily life into "off" mode to then pick them up with even more enthusiasm.
The whole resolutions thing, nice and easy. It's great that you want to get ripped at the gym, read more, meditate, eat better, spend less time on social media Or whatever comes up. But setting expectations sky high or beating yourself up when they're not met... not so much.
Come on, If stress reigns in your life, then declare the independent republic of self-care. It's about time reclaim your time to enjoy it loving you for who you are and not just for what you do.

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🚨 Attention all units. This is an emergency call, baby. Man with skincare overdose. We need backup.🚨

📣 Siwon speaking: We are forced to release an urgent statement.

We're experiencing an avalanche of creams:

With asset names that are more complicated to pronounce than IKEA furniture
With ingredient lists that make you cross-eyed like those magic eye books from when you were a kid (memory unlocked)
With 'it's natural', 'clinical results', more is more…

Pure cosmetic gluttony, listen.

And in the end, you're covered in potions and not really knowing what for.

Therefore, and to practice conscious cosmetic hedonism - few things, but with great pleasure and intention - we have prepared this guide with the richest and healthiest cosmetic vitamins for your face. We will be touching on it and expanding it from time to time.

VITAMINS FOR YOUR SKIN

Vitamin A 🥕 'A'... for AA: Anti-Aging

What is it?
Some people eat carrots by the pair. We're more into slathering ourselves in retinol, vitamin A in cosmetic form. It's the best-known anti-aging ingredient: it reduces wrinkles, fine lines, and more. It stimulates your skin's renewal (like Wolverine's), getting your skin's production going full steam ahead to produce the things that are lost or slowed down with age: collagen, proteins, and so on.

How does that make your face?
Well, with a more youthful appearance... more handsome than James Dean in his younger days.

Where can I find it?
In our pro-aging night cream WOYOUNG

👉Want to know more? Debunking myths...retinol

Vitamin B(3) 💃 'B3'... for good, beautiful and naughty

What is it?
Also known as niacinamide, it's the quintessential "anti-establishment" vitamin: anti-blemish, anti-inflammatory, anti-acne, anti-redness, and therefore, anti-hater. It's such a democratic ingredient that it works for almost all skin types. (Yes, it turns out niacinamide is more forgiving than Roy Galán.)

How does that make your face?
Well, to clap your hands with joy when you look in the mirror.

Where can I find it?
In our Handsomefyer tuner

👉Want to know more? Handsomefyer, the instant tuner

Vitamin B(5) 🙏 'B5' of… with hydration and lubrication I'll stick it in you…

What is it?
If in this lottery that is life, you've been dealt dry skin, then even more For the tight skin Lomana wears every winter, panthenol or vitamin B5 is your ally in this tough battle.

How does that make your face?
Stay hydrated, stay hydrated. There's also some research that attributes to it an anti-inflammatory and regenerative effect on your skin's natural barrier, like something out of Easter Sunday.

Vitamin C 🍊 'C' for Color of the sand of the Rocío Way

What is it?
The most sought-after ingredient since Britney in 2007. It has many functions, but above all it stands out for bringing luminosity to your face.

How does that make your face?
Lola Flores said that "the sparkle in your eyes can't be surgically enhanced"... but the luminosity you get after using vitamin C in the mornings is something you won't find even with the Kardashians' favorite surgeon.

Where can I find it?
It's also in our all-in-one tuner, Handsomefyer.

Vitamin D ☀️ 'D' for Give me cream

What is it?
The vitamin that comes from space. The one that warms you up and makes you blush. The one that gives you the feeling of sunshine on your face.

How does that make your face?
Well, actually, getting a tan is secondary. Vitamin D is more beneficial for the overall health of your skin, hair, muscles… even your teeth and bones. When you're deficient in vitamin D, your body knows it.

Where can I find it?
Sunbathing, but not too much. 10-15 minutes, 3 times a week (depending on your skin type) is more than enough.Don't act like a fool, otherwise you'll age faster and worse than Christopher Nolan's movies.

Vitamin E 🌊 'E' for mirror mirror…

What is it?
Vitamin E, or tocopherol—we know, it sounds like a prison name, but its benefits are far more pleasant than frightening—is a powerful antioxidant. And, as if that weren't enough, it can extend the shelf life of other cosmetic ingredients: the little blue pill of skincare.

How does that make your face?
Well, protected: from the weather, from pollution, and from free radicals (which aren't just angry anti-establishment types).

Where can I find it?
For example, in Dragon Shot, Besides leaving your face moisturized, you'll notice that shine disappears throughout the day.

👉Want to know more? Agüita, baby – moisturizer for your skin

Take vitamins when you fall in love

As that song by La Fiesta said: take vitamins…

For breakfast, for lunch, for an afternoon snack, for dinner... and even for a quick bite if the occasion arises.

With good vibes, a touch of cheekiness, and 🧪 The recipes, always with substance.