Have you ever noticed that you break out more when you’re stressed? Studies show that both acute and chronic stress can exert negative effects on your...
Have you ever noticed that you break out more when you’re stressed? Studies show that both acute and chronic stress can exert negative effects on your overall skin wellness, as well as exacerbate a number of skin conditions.
When our mind or body become distressed, our brain secretes hormones that induce the release of cortisol, the body’s stress hormone, from our adrenal glands. This in turn causes an increase in oil production by these glands, which can lead to a variety of skin problems such as eczema flare-ups, psoriasis, rosacea and even acne. Stress can also trigger or aggravate existing skin conditions.
