Digital Detox & Skin: How 48 Hours Without A Phone Can Reset Your Cortisol And Glow

Today’s technology is so connected that smartphones have become extensions of our bodies, but as experts have increasingly been cautioning, exposure to screens is impacting our attention spans and more. Many dermatologists and health experts today feel that a few days off from digital devices can have a positive effect on stress hormones, sleep cycles and the overall health of the skin. Researchers at the University of Maryland’s School of Medicine believe that 48 hours of no devices, no social media, no scrolling could help reduce cortisol, the body’s main stress hormone, and its related inflammation and acne breakouts, dullness and premature skin ageing. With more hours spent online than ever before, many people are seeking a quick ‘time out’ from technology to get their mental clarity and physical glow back.

What Is Cortisol? 

Cortisol is one of the primary factors that influence the response of the skin to stress. Rising cortisol when in a prolonged state of ‘fight or flight’ in response to constant notifications, workload, doom scrolling or social comparisons on social media. High cortisol levels can lead to an increased production of oil and a decreased barrier function, inflammation and the inability to produce collagen. This is one of the reasons that triggers many people to experience sudden acne breakouts, redness, puffiness, or tired skin during times of stress or when they spend too much time on screens, dermatologists say.

Why Your Body Needs Break?

Prolonged contact with blue light which comes from phones and laptops will result in oxidative stress which leads to greater skin aging symptoms over time. The body needs a digital break because continuous digital exposure leads to exhaustion of both the nervous system and skin. The 48 hour phone detox demonstrates effects which extend beyond skin health. Users who unplug their devices from Unplug report improved sleep patterns and increased calmness without experiencing as many headaches and anxiety symptoms after two days.

Why Is Sleep Important? 

The period of sleep functions as an essential time for skin repair because skin restoration reaches its peak during this period. The skin appearance improves through better sleep because it leads to increased collagen production and better water retention and skin cell renewal. The users who receive uninterrupted notifications throughout the day will discover their skin health improves when they stop receiving digital alerts. The simple practice of screen avoidance before bedtime will enhance the appearance of your eyes while reducing facial exhaustion symptoms. But experts note it doesn’t have to be a complete ban on technology.

Healthy ‘Boundaries’ You Can Establish

People need to establish healthier device boundaries while they work to decrease their sensory overload. The best method to initiate life changes requires you to select basic behaviors which should include disabling alerts from your phone and refraining from social media usage during meals and turning off your phone at bedtime. Some skin care experts also recommend ‘screen free Sundays’ or detox weekends which include hydration, workouts, and appropriate skin care. Though a 48 hour break doesn’t completely change the face of a skin in an instant, many experts say it can help reset a person’s stress level, boost mental health and contribute to a natural looking glow from the inside.

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