The Impact of Stress on Your Skin
In the high-pressure systems and situations of modern life, stress feels like an unavoidable burden for billions of people around the world. Commonly viewed as a measure of mental tension, many people forget about the tangible effects of stress on the body—especially the skin.
When we experience extended periods of stress, it is directly reflected in our physical wellbeing and the health of our body's largest organ. This well-researched “brain-skin connection” demonstrates that psychological stress can manifest as a variety of physiological symptoms.