How does stress affect acne?
We know that external elements found in our environment have the potential to influence our skin’s future.
- These environmental factors, such as air pollution and cigarette smoke, may seem like obvious culprits when it comes to getting to the bottom of worsening acne, but it’s important not to underestimate the influence stress can have on skin’s health.
- As the body’s largest organ, skin fulfils a key role in keeping us safe from bacteria and harmful external elements - making it a good indicator of our general overall health.
- Unfortunately, stress has the capacity to significantly influence skin behavior. In particular, certain studies have linked elevated stress levels to worsening symptoms of acne.[1]