In honor of National I Am in Control Day, we would like to take this opportunity to provide suggestions for taking control of your life and your skin. Learning to control what you can change, and recognizing what you cannot, will significantly affect your health and peace of mind, directly impacting your complexion. Read on to discover how to control what you can and forget what you cannot!

Out Of Control?
When we feel out of control, it seems like nothing in our lives is working out. We have all experienced the chaos, forgetfulness, poor sleep, ill temper, fatigue, illness, unease, and the urge to self-nurture with food or other forms of escape that happen when life spirals out of control. Along with moodiness, headaches, stomach pains, and other stress-related physical issues, our skin will reflect our frenzied state in the form of furrows, breakouts, bumps, etc.

Why We Crave Control
Are you obsessed with trying to control what you can control? It is understandable! A certain amount of control helps keep your life running smoothly. When things in your life are manageable, so is your overall health and wellness, which includes your skin health. But when our lives are in disarray, stress begins, which can trigger a host of health and skin issues.

How To Regain Control
Evaluate what is in your control and what is not to recover a feeling of security amidst the chaos. For the most part, people, places, and things fall under the category of what you cannot control, while what you can control encompasses your actions, choices, attitudes, reactions, and efforts. Knowing the difference helps put things into perspective, clearing a path toward regaining a sense of control.

• Tread lightly. Excessive control often stems from fear that can tie you up in knots, signaling that it is time to loosen up the reins.
• Replace worrying about things you cannot control with proactively feeding your mind, body, and spirit with positive nourishment for your well-being and health!
• Acknowledge what is going well in your life and cultivate an attitude of gratitude.
• Take positive actions to impact your serenity.
• Set aside fears about your skin’s appearance and how you will be perceived.
• Be patient with the process.

Reject Perfectionistic Control
Fear may trigger control with a never-ending quest for unrealistic, high standards of excellence that leaves you chronically dissatisfied. But things like perfect skin (or perfect anything) do not exist! Instead, embrace your humanity and skin imperfections, qualities that make you unique. Accepting yourself as you are right now (blemishes, lines, and all!) is the shortest path to becoming the person you were meant to be. Afterall, the only perfection you can achieve is perfect imperfection. Once you cast out the illusion of perfection, the real work of controlling your skin conditions can begin. But remember to strive for balance and avoid obsessively trying to look picture-perfect. If good skin is important, you can feel good about making your skin look as good as possible while accepting your perceived imperfections.

Take Control of Your Skin
Whether you grapple with breakouts, rosacea, or visible signs of aging, there is much you can do to take back control of your skin. Aside from the genetic hand you were dealt, be it acne from your father, rosacea from your mom, or dryness from both has set you up for early lines, the proper skincare routine and lifestyle habits can put you back in the driver’s seat! Taking control of your health and other areas of your life can improve the state of your skin! When paired with effective skin care products, you can lovingly channel your energies into a daily routine that controls your breakouts, bumps, redness, lines, and wrinkles. Stay tuned for gentle suggestions on taking control of your life for optimal health and wellness and clearer, more vibrant-looking skin! Unfortunately, there is no cure for acne, aging, and rosacea. Once you recognize that, it will take some of the pressure, stress, and embarrassment off of obsessing over and solving your complexion challenges. This will allow you to spend your energies caring for your skin and minimizing the visible symptoms with proven, science backed skincare products and treatments.

So, set aside the illusion that you can control your skin entirely. Stick to doing the daily footwork, following each step of your regimen, being patient, and trusting the process. Your skin problem did not happen overnight, and it will take some time to return to normal. Another way to diminish your angst over your skin is to ask yourself how important today's bump or wrinkle is in the big scheme of things. This does not mean your skin health does not matter; it just means putting your complexion woes into perspective. You can feel in control of that! The ideal control is balanced, neither obsessed nor indifferent, but a steady, responsible approach.

Begin With A Mantra – Saying daily affirmations to yourself, like “I am in control of my life,” “I am in control of my emotions,” and “I am in control of my thoughts,” is an excellent way to regain control over your mind and body. While you may not believe you are in control of anything, repeating positive messages will gradually help you feel more at ease managing your life. Next, saying, “I am in control of my health,” will remind you that you are in charge of your well-being and encourage you to regain control over your skin and overall health.

Control What You Consume – This includes what you eat, as well as what you watch and read. By controlling what you allow into your body and mind, you take an active role in improving your wellness.

• Control what you eat - Committing to a nutritious diet with lean proteins, healthy fats, antioxidant-rich foods, and foods that help control inflammation and stress is vital for healthy skin. Getting plenty of water is equally crucial! But what you limit counts also. Avoiding overconsumption of sugars, unhealthy fats, and simple carbs will help stave off multiple skin conditions.

Incorporate fermented foods, like sauerkraut and kimchi, to help balance and clean out your system, allowing you to absorb nutrients better. Our bodies convert nitrate-rich foods like beets to a gas that may improve circulation, boosting radiance.

• Control what you scroll - Control what you see on Instagram and other social media platforms to improve your state of mind. Sources indicate that people spend close to 7 hours per day looking at screens, with almost two and a half hours on social media alone! Following inspirational profiles and unfollowing negative “Nellies” and fearmongers is empowering.
• Control what you stream –With a whopping average of four hours dedicated to watching programs, imagine the ripple effect! Consciously choosing programming that enriches our minds and spirits can greatly enhance our total wellness. Notice how what you stream makes you feel. Does it uplift you or make you feel stressed? Some movies and shows can help us relax and escape, while others get our blood pumping and boost circulation, both essential for healthy-looking skin!

But there are a few pitfalls:

• Studies show that our brains process certain auditory information and visual imagery as if we are in physical danger. The ensuing fight-or-flight response is okay occasionally, but repeated input can damage the blood vessels needed to carry nutrients to your skin and keep your temperature in check.
• It damages arteries, reducing blood flow and pressure, while also triggering skin inflammation.
• Action movies that depict dominance increase testosterone production, which can be problematic for those who are acne-prone.
• Violent movies are found to adversely affect stress levels, decision-making, and inhibitions, making you inclined to binge on copious amounts of glycation-triggering simple carbs and casting off other good intentions - like following your nightly skincare routine!
• Too much of this mentally passive activity is shown to increase anxiety and the risk of depression by up to 43%, dampening motivation to care for your skin and body.

In contrast, the best types of shows for mental health are those with positive messages, upbeat comedy, and family favorites that lighten moods. Nature shows and self-care podcasts are also beneficial for controlling stress levels, aiding your complexion woes. Pair this with physical activity and other relaxation techniques for better overall skin quality.

Control Your Routine – Regular wake-up and sleep schedule, exercise routine, diet plan, and skincare routine are essential for optimal health. When you are consistent with healthy routines, it will be revealed in glowing, luminous, and younger-looking skin!

Control What You Use – What goes on your face and body and the ritual of taking care of your skin are exceptionally powerful. Make the right choices, and your beautiful skin will be revealed. Here is how to take control of your skin issues like breakouts, rosacea, and visible signs of aging.

• Control your acne-prone skin – Pevonia’s ProCorrective® Clear-Control Line is the best way to control breakouts. These skin clearing products defeat active breakouts and prevent new ones with our proprietary Super Clearing Complex, exfoliating and bacteria-controlling Salicylic, Glycolic, Lactic, and Phytic Acids. Niacinamide helps avert post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and visible pore appearance, while oil-absorbing Clays, moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid, and soothing botanicals repair and support clearer skin. They come in an acne control kit with the best exfoliator for acne prone skin (which doubles as an acne-safe daily cleanser), a blemish spot cream, non comedogenic face moisturizer, and clean skincare acne mask. They are also sold individually and suitable for soothing sensitive acne prone skin.
• Control rosacea-prone skin – What works best on rosacea are products that contain Green Tea, French Rose, Licorice Root, and Chamomile - the best ingredients for rosacea symptoms! They inhibit bacteria, strengthen capillaries, cool, soothe, and repair the skin, controlling the telltale redness, bumps, and irritation. The RS2 Line features these safe ingredients, starting with the gentle cleanser, toner, and serum and finishing with the soothing moisturizing cream to control your rosacea flare ups and progression.
• Control visible signs of aging – Aging happens, but you do have options to improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles! Being consistent with high performance, science backed skincare can dramatically transform your skin’s appearance. Using the best natural face cleanser for aging skin, followed by an alcohol free toner, concentrated serum, and moisturizer infused with Retinol, Stem Cells, Caviar, and Marine Collagen, will help you take back control over lines and wrinkles.

Maximize results for your healthiest skin with an in-depth consultation for your ideal products and professional treatments. VisitFind A Spa for an oasis near you offering Pevonia and request the ProCorrective® Clear-Control Blemished Skin Treatment, RS2 Rosacea Mask Treatment, Micro-Retinol® Essential (Peel) Treatment, Stem Cells Phyto-Elite® Freeze-Dried Treatment, or Myoxy-Caviar® Mask Treatment, to control your skin concerns.