Discover how chronic stress affects your skin over time. Click on each timeline stage to understand the science and what you can do about it.
When you're stressed, your body releases cortisol (the stress hormone). While short-term cortisol release is normal and necessary, chronic stress keeps cortisol levels elevated, which directly impacts your skin's health and appearance.
Scroll down to explore how stress affects your skin at different stages, from immediate reactions to long-term damage.
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