Stressed out? Learn how to reduce stress and relax with beauty

Beauty is a powerful tool. It can boost our confidence and make us feel sexier, but did you know it can also help us relax? If you’ve been feeling a little stressed out lately, you might want to try some of the following beauty tricks.

#1 Wear a calming fragrance

Stressed out? Learn how to reduce stress and relax with beauty

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It’s no secret that fragrances can strongly impact on emotions. Research has found that lavender, ylang ylang and sandalwood are calming scents, and vanilla and jasmine are mood-boosters. So next time you're having a stressful day, you might want to spritz a fragrance heavy in those notes.

bh loves: Vanessa Megan Essential Blend Natural Perfume, Molton Brown Ylang-Ylang Eau de Toilette and Diptyque Eau De Lavande Fragrance.

#2 Treat yourself to all the masks

Stressed out? Learn how to reduce stress and relax with beauty

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There is nothing better than treating yourself to a pamper session after a long, tough day. It's a well-deserved break that also happens to be productive! So pop on a face, eye or foot mask, lie on the couch, watch a movie and de-stress.

bh loves: Estée Lauder Stress Relief Eye Mask and Davinci De Stress Mud Mask.

#3 Have a hot bath or shower

Stressed out? Learn how to reduce stress and relax with beauty

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A hot bath or shower can make a world of difference. In fact, a recent study showed that having a long, hot bath is beneficial for your health. Plus, there are plenty of calming bath bombs and shower gels around to make the experience even more relaxing. If you want to take your shower to day spa-level calm though, add a few drops of an essential oil to a washer and place it on the floor where it won't get too wet. As you shower, the hot water and steam will diffuse the scent all around you.

bh loves: Palmolive Aroma Anti-Stress Shower Gel, Lush Twilight Bath Bomb and the Oil Garden Relax & Unwind essential oil.

#4 Get serious about sleep

Stressed out? Learn how to reduce stress and relax with beauty

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We all know that getting our beauty sleep is important, yet many of us don’t make it a priority. Sleep deprivation can make you more stressed out than you already are. So if you're having trouble falling asleep, or need a little nudge to nod off, try using a pillow mist or sleeping mask.

bh loves: The Body Shop Wellbeing Deep Sleep Dreamy Pillow and Body Mist and Manicare Sleeping Mask.

Do you do any of these things to relax? What do you do to relax when you’re stressed out?

49 Member Comments

angie_robyn 27 Jun 2019 5:23 PM

That's interesting about fragrance. I never knew vanilla and jasmine were mood boosters. Love both of them.

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Laura M 21 Feb 2018 5:22 PM

A+ gif usage!

Beckky 20 Dec 2017 5:30 PM

Candles & Incense :)

MelissaFay89 5 Dec 2017 11:16 PM

I love lavender for relaxing

Elunia 3 Dec 2017 8:19 PM

I saw that article about baths being good for you but I wish I had a bigger bath tub.

blackkittykat 1 Dec 2017 8:54 PM

A nice soak in the bath and my skin care routine definitely helps me to destress. Love using perfume as a way to stay calm and mindful.

Jessica712 29 Nov 2017 9:32 PM

Sleep, and instead of a bath a relaxing shower.

13words 12 May 2018 6:43 PM

Mmmmmm... Sleep....

Meedee 27 Nov 2017 7:17 AM

Ive never been one for laying in the bath. I think once i had children it was no longer a relaxing thing and was more trouble then it was worth so i just gave up. I actually find having a shower works for me as long as no one knocks on the door or wanders in to ask me something :)

misfortune8 27 Nov 2017 1:19 AM

I like a bath, but not too hot. Bath bombs are a must!

A good home pedicure is relaxing too.

jillian206 26 Nov 2017 10:04 PM

All these advice sounds wonderful!

skincare junkie 26 Nov 2017 4:02 PM

Well, sleep is not something that if you want more you can get more. Same as time for a bath! I haven't had a long bath for a very long time.

cityglenda 26 Nov 2017 1:19 PM

I must admit I do use Perfume to mix up my mood.

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sparrow x 25 Nov 2017 11:40 PM

There's nothing like relaxing with a good face mask, dimmed lighting and a candle burning.

TheUglyDuckling 25 Nov 2017 10:43 PM

I have three oil diffusers in my house: two upstairs and one downstairs. The one in my bedroom is typically on for about two to four hours a day (the latter if I'm working from home). I am incredibly scent-oriented. Upstairs for calm scents, downstairs for fresh, typically citrus scents.

As for masks?! Oh, I have re-discovered my love for them in the last three months. I'll be cleaning the shower and I'll have a mask on my face. Fabulous.

bebeautiful34 25 Nov 2017 6:22 PM

I lurrrrrve my face masks, it really feels therapeutic to take some time to treat myself

RalucaP 25 Nov 2017 4:52 PM

These are great tips , thanks for sharing.I love a long bath from time to time , most days is only the shower.

Gilliey 25 Nov 2017 4:45 PM

Great ideas to relax and I've tried them all. I love lavender for relaxation but have tried lots of things to get more sleep but have come to the conclusion that I just don't need much.

ErinLady 25 Nov 2017 4:29 PM

I wish I had a nice big tub to take a long relaxing bath in. There are so many bath products with fantastic potential that I feel really should be in my life.

IndieAna 25 Nov 2017 4:17 PM

I love a pamper sesh to destress

shaper 25 Nov 2017 11:44 AM

Having no sleep is so stressful in itself, I know as I suffer a lot and hate taking medication but often its the only way I can get some, but you can get quite good over the counter pills that are not harmful from your local chemist, as log as you don't take them over more than 2 days at a time your fine and you dont wake up feeling drugged. Anything that helps eh?

Mayy 25 Nov 2017 10:44 AM

I usually put on a mask over the weekends since that's the only time I get to relax and sit for a while. It feels so good to have that "me" time!

Pinkalicious 25 Nov 2017 1:12 AM

Sleep is important, but unfortunately doesn’t go easy as it seems.

bh's Ellie Goodman 27 Nov 2017 2:48 PM

Very true, Pinkalicious. Definitely one of those much easier said than done things.

Tigerlily 24 Nov 2017 10:59 PM

I definitely need my sleep, I feel so much better. A nice DIY pamper sesh is also fun!

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