To have beautiful skin, let's start by feeling good. Experiencing positive emotions spreads a multitude of benefits that impact skin health.
A leading figure in positive psychology, American Barbara Fredrickson, a professor of psychology at the University of North Carolina (USA), highlighted in 2013 the ten essential positive emotions for our well-being: joy, gratitude, serenity, curiosity, hope, pride, amusement, inspiration, wonder/admiration, and love. The key is not simply to know them, but above all to learn to recognize the people, things, and situations that, within us, evoke and nurture them. "You have to start by moving away from what works for others and toward what works for you. Experience your own 'Eureka' moments. Discover for yourself what sparks a genuine and sincere positive state," she explains. Why is this crucial? Because these positive emotions improve our well-being, our health, our relationships with others, and they make us more creative and more adaptable in navigating life. They can also be read on our face and act on our skin as a powerful rejuvenating agent.
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