Stress has a profound impact on the skin; when we are going through a stressful time, we see this physically reflected in the look and feel of our skin.
Evolving research is revealing a close relationship between the brain and the skin. When our bodies experience stress, the brain triggers the release of a specific set of hormones. The skin not only responds to the hormones released elsewhere in the body, but it also secretes them itself in response to the stress. Stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline act directly on the skin and can alter skin cell growth, increase sebum and inflammation, and impair skin immunity.
Stressed skin can be soothed with relaxing treatments to help the mind unwind at the same time, but therapists and clients should combine active skincare products…
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