How does stress affect your face?

When a person is under stress, the hormones in his body start getting unbalanced. Because of this, pimples start appearing on the face. Actually, due to increased stress, the production of sebum in the sebaceous glands starts increasing. This sebum can clog the pores of the skin and cause acne.

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Stress can also cause puffiness under the eyes. Actually, in old age, the muscles around the eyes become weak. The elasticity of the skin also starts decreasing. Therefore, swelling under the eyes becomes normal in old age.

At the same time, some research has found that stress due to lack of sleep can also increase the symptoms of aging. Problems like fine lines, and uneven pigmentation can appear on the skin due to stress. In such a situation, when the skin elasticity is less, then swelling starts under the eyes.

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Being under stress for a long time can make the facial skin dry. This happens because stress disrupts the functioning of the stratum corneum layer of the skin. Due to this, dryness starts appearing on the skin.

Let us tell you that the stratum corneum is the outer layer of the skin. It contains proteins and lipids, which play an important role in keeping the skin cells hydrated. The stratum corneum also acts as a barrier. It protects the skin from below. In such a situation, when the stratum corneum is unable to function properly, the skin becomes dry. Itching and irritation start on the skin.

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Stress can weaken the body's immune system. A weak immune system leads to an imbalance of bacteria in the gut and skin called dysbiosis. In such a situation, when the imbalance of this bacteria occurs on the skin, it causes rashes on the face. It can also cause redness and rash on the face.

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Due to stress, the elasticity in the skin starts decreasing. In addition, stress causes changes in the proteins in the skin. Because of this, signs of aging start appearing on the face even before age. In such a situation, wrinkles and fine lines, etc. start appearing on the face.

If someone already has any skin-related problem and remains under stress most of the time, then stress can trigger the skin problem. Stress can aggravate psoriasis, rosacea, and eczema. It can cause hives and other types of skin rashes. Not only this, but stress can also cause boils on the face.

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