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Have you looked at yourself after a good crying session and wondered – are tears good for your skin?
When we were infants, we used to cry out frequently. However, now that we're adults, many of us frequently attempt to suppress our tears because we believe that doing so is shameful or perceived as a sign of weakness, especially when doing so at work or in front of others. But, is it really true? Or is crying genuinely beneficial for you?
Crying relieves stress, calms you, clears eye dirt, activates the parasympathetic nervous system, and releases endorphins that lessen pain. But are tears good for your skin?
Benefits of Crying: What Makes Tears Good for Your Skin?
Crying is more complex than it appears. You may have noticed that a good cry can inspire you to pick yourself up and try again. But are tears good for your skin in some way? Crying has been shown to lower stress, thus it's possible that crying will eventually improve the skin as well.
Stress can contribute to skin conditions like acne and breakouts. As a result, crying can indirectly lessen acne breakouts by reducing stress.
Although the exact nature of the benefits of tears for the skin is still being explored by scientists, it is believed that for oily skin types, the salt in tears can likely benefit the skin by drying out excess oil and potentially killing acne-causing bacteria on the skin.
Are There Any Downsides to Crying?
Crying can be good or bad for your skin, depending on the type of skin you have. Your body produces watery tears that are brimming with electrolytes when you cry.
What occurs when electrolytes are lost? When you become dehydrated, your skin will become dry and itchy as a result, especially if you have dry skin. Even while your natural inclination might be to wipe away the tears with your hands, tissues, or the sleeve of your shirt, doing so will just cause the skin to become more irritated.
For oily skin, however, what makes tears good for the skin is their tendency to keep away acne and pimples. The salt in tears may help the skin by removing excess oil and possibly eradicating bacteria from the skin that causes acne.
How to Keep Your Skin Healthy after Crying?
After crying, your skin has to be restored and protected as a top priority. Applying a cool washcloth to your face will aid in narrowing the blood vessels. This will reduce swelling and inflammation.
Despite the fact that tears often cause slight skin irritation and dehydration, the good news is that these effects are very fleeting. You can fight off and rejuvenate your skin with the right post-cry procedures.
It should come as no surprise that drinking water is the best course of action given the loss of electrolytes. Don't forget to use moisturizing skincare to cure your skin's dehydration. Use a soothing face wash and stay away from cleansers that include harsh chemicals like sulfates, since they can irritate your skin even more.
Avoid sun exposure since crying, wiping your face, and post-cry discomfort might compromise your skin's protective layer. Remember to reapply your SPF protection lotion whenever you are outside.
Now that you know the reasons that make tears good for your skin, remember that regardless of how often you cry, taking care of the skin under and around your eyes while you cry (and after) might affect how your skin responds.
Always try to avoid rubbing your eyes. This can exacerbate any acne you may have and cause puffiness and discoloration. You may run the danger of irritating or infecting your eyes with dirt and bacteria as well.
Sometimes sobbing can indicate a problem, particularly if it occurs frequently and/or mysteriously, or if it starts to interfere with everyday activities or becomes uncontrollable. In such cases, consulting a doctor is a must.
