The Biology of Stress
- Adrenaline
- Cortisol
- Norepinephrine
The Biology of Stress
- Adrenaline
- Cortisol
- Norepinephrine
What is stressed skin?
- Increased inflammation
- Impaired wound healing
- More oil and sebum production
- Impaired resistance to infection
What is stressed skin?
- Increased inflammation
- Impaired wound healing
- More oil and sebum production
- Impaired resistance to infection
What Are Signs of Stressed Skin?
- Increased Inflammation: Chronic stress over-activates the inflammatory response that is caused by increased levels of stress hormones, especially cortisol. Immune cells called mast cells are located near blood vessels and nerves in all the bodyβs tissues, including the skin. When triggered by stress hormones, these mast cells have a proinflammatory response and promote skin inflammation. Puffy or swollen skin is a sign of a stressed epidermis with activated mast cells. [6]
- Impaired Wound Healing: The same mast cells that trigger inflammation in skin also suppress the immune system, making the skin more vulnerable to the effects of pathogens and slowing down the healing process. The production of newer and healthier cells necessary for healing is impaired by chronic stress. Keratinocytes, the most abundant cells within the skin, provide both a structure and an immune function. Unfortunately, stress hormones impede the development of keratinocytes and reduce the skin cellβs immune function β resulting in delayed or impaired wound healing. [6]
- Increased Oil and Sebum Production: Stressed skin can become both dehydrated and show an overproduction of oil and sebum. The skin barrier plays a primary role in regulating oil production and keeping skin hydrated. When exposed to stress hormones, the skin barrier experiences a reduction in beneficial skin oils and healing proteins, which leads to reduced skin hydration, changes in pH, and water loss. As a result, dehydrated skin may overcorrect by stimulating oil and sebum overproduction. The end result shows up as irritated, oily skin and acne. [1]
- Impaired Resistance to Infection: The skin barrier shields the body from external toxins and pathogens. When the skin barrier is weak and dryβ as in the case of stressed skin β this barrier becomes prone to small cracks and tears. These small injuries allow microorganisms the opportunity to enter into the body, which increases the risk for infection. Additionally, stress response hormones suppress the immune system, weakening the bodyβs ability to combat infections. If youβve ever wondered βwhat causes dry flaky skin on your face?β, it may be worth evaluating your current stress levels to weed out whether your skin is beginning to feel the effects of high stress. [6]
What Are Signs of Stressed Skin?
- Increased Inflammation: Chronic stress over-activates the inflammatory response that is caused by increased levels of stress hormones, especially cortisol. Immune cells called mast cells are located near blood vessels and nerves in all the bodyβs tissues, including the skin. When triggered by stress hormones, these mast cells have a proinflammatory response and promote skin inflammation. Puffy or swollen skin is a sign of a stressed epidermis with activated mast cells. [6]
- Impaired Wound Healing: The same mast cells that trigger inflammation in skin also suppress the immune system, making the skin more vulnerable to the effects of pathogens and slowing down the healing process. The production of newer and healthier cells necessary for healing is impaired by chronic stress. Keratinocytes, the most abundant cells within the skin, provide both a structure and an immune function. Unfortunately, stress hormones impede the development of keratinocytes and reduce the skin cellβs immune function β resulting in delayed or impaired wound healing. [6]
- Increased Oil and Sebum Production: Stressed skin can become both dehydrated and show an overproduction of oil and sebum. The skin barrier plays a primary role in regulating oil production and keeping skin hydrated. When exposed to stress hormones, the skin barrier experiences a reduction in beneficial skin oils and healing proteins, which leads to reduced skin hydration, changes in pH, and water loss. As a result, dehydrated skin may overcorrect by stimulating oil and sebum overproduction. The end result shows up as irritated, oily skin and acne. [1]
- Impaired Resistance to Infection: The skin barrier shields the body from external toxins and pathogens. When the skin barrier is weak and dryβ as in the case of stressed skin β this barrier becomes prone to small cracks and tears. These small injuries allow microorganisms the opportunity to enter into the body, which increases the risk for infection. Additionally, stress response hormones suppress the immune system, weakening the bodyβs ability to combat infections. If youβve ever wondered βwhat causes dry flaky skin on your face?β, it may be worth evaluating your current stress levels to weed out whether your skin is beginning to feel the effects of high stress. [6]
Stressed Skin and Cellular Aging
Stressed Skin and Cellular Aging
What Does Distressed Skin Look Like?
- Atopic dermatitis (Eczema)
- Hives
- Psoriasis
- Acne
- Discoloration
- Rosacea
- Seborrheic dermatitis (Dandruff)
- Dry skin
- Flaky
- Dullness
- Increased oil and sebum production
- Heightened sensitivity
What Does Distressed Skin Look Like?
- Atopic dermatitis (Eczema)
- Hives
- Psoriasis
- Acne
- Discoloration
- Rosacea
- Seborrheic dermatitis (Dandruff)
- Dry skin
- Flaky
- Dullness
- Increased oil and sebum production
- Heightened sensitivity
Other Ways You Might Stress Your Skin
- Medical Conditions: Cardiovascular, renal (kidney), and hormonal medical conditions may cause itching, rashes, redness, and other signs of stressed skin.
- Medications and Medical Treatments: Medical interventions like chemotherapy and radiation can significantly impact your skinβs appearance.
- Chemical Irritants from the Environment: Exposure to synthetic fragrances, sulfates, and environmental toxins can result in the signs and symptoms of stressed skin.
- Overuse of Cosmetic Treatments: Although cosmetic treatments can be an effective way to remove dead skin cells on face, excessive exfoliation, use of retinol products, and harsh cosmetic compounds can lead to inflammation, irritation, redness, dryness, or acne flare-ups.
Other Ways You Might Stress Your Skin
- Medical Conditions: Cardiovascular, renal (kidney), and hormonal medical conditions may cause itching, rashes, redness, and other signs of stressed skin.
- Medications and Medical Treatments: Medical interventions like chemotherapy and radiation can significantly impact your skinβs appearance.
- Chemical Irritants from the Environment: Exposure to synthetic fragrances, sulfates, and environmental toxins can result in the signs and symptoms of stressed skin.
- Overuse of Cosmetic Treatments: Although cosmetic treatments can be an effective way to remove dead skin cells on face, excessive exfoliation, use of retinol products, and harsh cosmetic compounds can lead to inflammation, irritation, redness, dryness, or acne flare-ups.
How Do You Fix Stressed Skin?
- Implementing a healthy sleep routine
- Obtaining adequate exercise
- Practicing stress-relieving interventions like deep breathing, meditation, or yoga
- Engaging in a healthy hobby you enjoy
- Implementing time management techniques
- Speaking to a counselor to help manage psychological stress
- Limiting your sugar intake ( Stress increases sugar levels, which affects skin health.)
- Avoid smoking, alcohol, and other environmental stressors
- Limit your sun exposure and use sun protection
How Do You Fix Stressed Skin?
- Implementing a healthy sleep routine
- Obtaining adequate exercise
- Practicing stress-relieving interventions like deep breathing, meditation, or yoga
- Engaging in a healthy hobby you enjoy
- Implementing time management techniques
- Speaking to a counselor to help manage psychological stress
- Limiting your sugar intake ( Stress increases sugar levels, which affects skin health.)
- Avoid smoking, alcohol, and other environmental stressors
- Limit your sun exposure and use sun protection
OneSkin for Stressed Skin
- Fortifying the skin barrier [10]
- Increasing skin's epidermal thickness [11]
- Supporting cellular repair pathways [11]
OneSkin for Stressed Skin
- Fortifying the skin barrier [10]
- Increasing skin's epidermal thickness [11]
- Supporting cellular repair pathways [11]
- The stress response releases hormones that directly impact the skin.
- Signs of stressed skin vary from person to person. Some signs of stressed skin are: dryness, acne, redness, inflammation, and sensitivity.
- Stress can lead to increased cellular aging by prematurely shortening telomeres.
- Managing stress and using skin soothing products, such as OneSkin, can help calm stressed skin.
- The stress response releases hormones that directly impact the skin.
- Signs of stressed skin vary from person to person. Some signs of stressed skin are: dryness, acne, redness, inflammation, and sensitivity.
- Stress can lead to increased cellular aging by prematurely shortening telomeres.
- Managing stress and using skin soothing products, such as OneSkin, can help calm stressed skin.
- https://www.aad.org/news/stress-shows-in-skin-hair-nails
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5579396/
- https://www.endocrine.org/patient-engagement/endocrine-library/hormones-and-endocrine-function/adrenal-hormones
- https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/understanding-the-stress-response
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6159789/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29078254/
- https://www.apa.org/monitor/2014/10/chronic-stress
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6600459/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8519049/
- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jocd.16242
- https://www.nature.com/articles/s41514-023-00109-1
- https://www.aad.org/news/stress-shows-in-skin-hair-nails
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5579396/
- https://www.endocrine.org/patient-engagement/endocrine-library/hormones-and-endocrine-function/adrenal-hormones
- https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/understanding-the-stress-response
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6159789/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29078254/
- https://www.apa.org/monitor/2014/10/chronic-stress
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6600459/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8519049/
- https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jocd.16242
- https://www.nature.com/articles/s41514-023-00109-1