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Stress Hormone Cortisol Harms Skin
- Stress triggers cortisol, a hormone that causes inflammation and damages skin collagen.
- This results in acne, wrinkles, and a compromised skin barrier that lets irritants in.
Encourage Treatment for Acne & Depression
- Remember acne is treatable and help is available for depression linked to it.
- Encourage affected individuals to seek medical care and not feel hopeless or alone.
Use Mindfulness and Sleep Healing
- Practice mindfulness to identify life stressors triggering skin flare-ups.
- Prioritize sleep to lower cortisol and heal skin with anti-inflammatory molecules.