Mental health affects skin more than products

Chronic stress elevates cortisol, disrupting hormonal balance and interfering with collagen production, skin repair, and the skin barrier.

Prakriti Poddar, global head of mental health and wellbeing at Roundglass Living, states that managing stress, protecting emotional health, and building mindful self-care practices do more for the skin than most products.

Shifting from reactive stress responses to intentional responses—such as pausing before reacting—can help regulate cortisol and support skin health.

Getting seven to eight hours of sleep is recommended to allow the body to repair itself and keep cortisol in check.