Emily Burg
07-30-24
Cortisol and Your Complexion
Episode 47

"While cortisol is crucial for our survival in short bursts, prolonged elevated levels can have some not-so-desirable effects on our skin."


I know a lot of people who are stressed this time of year…the back-to-school hustle, new beginnings, moving (that’d be me! Eek!) It’s just not fair…you’re stressed out and then out of nowhere, a big, ole’ honking pimple shows up, which makes you even more stressed! So why do we break out when we are stressed out? Well, it turns out stress can manifest in a lot of different ways, from breakouts to premature aging, we are diving into it all today!
Episode Highlights
- Stress and the Skin
- Tips for Managing Stress-Induced Skin Troubles
Links Mentioned
- What To Know About Your Skin’s Moisture Barrier
- What Happens to Your Skin While You Sleep?
- The Emme Diane No Picking Agreement
- Sulfur Face Mask
- Dew Drops Serum (Hydrating + Anti-Inflamatory Serum)
- Cucumber Cooling Mask (Hydrating Mask)
- Skin Quencher Gel (Anti-Inflamatory Aloe Vera)
- Barrier Balance Cream (Anti-Inflamatory Mushroom Moisturizer)
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