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Foundations
The established science of stress and skin, explained plainly.
Foundations · 6 min read
Cortisol 101: What This Hormone Actually Does in Your Body
Before you can evaluate any "cortisol face" claim, it helps to know what cortisol actually is. Here is the physiology, in plain terms.
Foundations · 6 min read
How Stress Really Affects Your Skin, According to the Research
The stress-skin connection is one of the better-supported ideas in dermatology. Here is the actual mechanism, without the hype.
Foundations · 5 min read
Stress Breakouts vs. Hormonal Acne: How to Tell the Difference
Both can appear along the jawline and both flare under pressure. Here is how dermatologists distinguish them, and why it matters for treatment.