BEAUTY

EMBRACE YOUR BEAUTY

THROUGH MEDITATION

WRITTEN BY SOPHIE OSWALD

There are multiple types of meditation, but every one of them brings a sense of peace and calm. Practicing meditation comes with countless benefits, from increased focus to emotion control. Many of these benefits are well-known, but one thing many people don’t realize is the connection between meditation and beauty.

Some people notice fewer wrinkles after picking up meditation. Others enjoy a decrease in the dark circles under their eyes, and in some cases a complete disappearance of them. Regular meditation gives the skin a more relaxed appearance because the rest of your body is more relaxed too.

Stress can harm many things associated with beauty, especially skin and hair. High stress levels can leave you with tired-looking, dry skin. The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of ways to benefit the skin is a healthy routine. Sure, proper care and high-quality products are a major part of ensuring your skin’s health, but tackling underlying causes like stress can make a big difference.

Lowering stress tackles skin and hair health on another level. To see optimal results, this needs to be paired with a skincare regimen, but it is an excellent place to start. Meditation is a simple way to lower stress levels.

Through regular meditation, you can skip past the parts of stress that lead to some of your beauty concerns. Stress impacts other parts of your well-being. If adding something like meditation into your life can help get rid of it, why not give it a try?

An important part of meditation is focusing on your breath. According to Nursing Times, breathing is an intricate process that allows oxygen to reach every cell in the body. Proper breathing increases blood

flow, nourishing the skin. This helps with brightness and skin tone.

Poor sleep is another factor that can negatively impact beauty. Lack of sleep can lead to breakouts, fine lines, and an all-around older-looking appearance. Less sleep can lead you to skip the things that help the skin. When you aren’t getting enough sleep you may be too tired to plan healthy meals or stay on top of your water intake. You may put off going to the gym or practicing self-care.

Meditation encourages better sleep, so you have more energy to keep up with your health practices. According to Harvard Health Publishing, it can even help to fight insomnia. The improvement in sleep that comes with meditation will lead to a glowing complexion and make you feel better overall.

Meditation releases endorphins which can help relieve pain and increase your well-being. Endorphins give the body an all-around positive feeling that some refer to as a natural high. This feeling is worth a few minutes of meditation every day. When you feel good, you look good.

Regularly practicing meditation can even boost your immune system, which is something many of us could use these days. When your immune system is suffering, your body will not be as strong as it can be. When fighting off a virus, healthy cells get attacked too. Boosting your immune system is one way to decrease issues associated with poor health, and meditation is a great way to stay on top of this.

Practicing meditation will bring you a sense of calm and give you a moment to slow down. It gives you some time away from the hustle and bustle of the world, and space to connect with the things that truly matter.

Sure, healthy skin and other outward parts of the body can make a difference in how beautiful you and others think you are, but beauty also comes from within. The calmness that meditation brings allows us to reflect on what truly matters and connect with ourselves. It encourages health for the body, mind, and soul.

If you are looking for a way to improve your appearance and your overall well-being, the connection between beauty and meditation is something you should pay attention to. Try adding this mindfulness practice into your life and see where it takes you.

You may be surprised by how much your beauty increases and the selflove you find. Your skin and mind will thank you later.

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