Did You Know!
Stress Can Physically Alter the Skin’s Immune System
Stress doesn’t just make skin conditions feel worse—it can actually change how the skin functions. Research has found that chronic stress can weaken the skin barrier, increase inflammation, and disrupt immune responses. This can contribute to flare-ups of conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and acne. Scientists now view the connection between the brain and skin as so significant that it’s sometimes referred to as the “brain-skin axis.”
