Stress and misbehaving skin often go hand in hand. Just when you’re faced with a job interview, house move, or worldwide pandemic, it’s sod’s law that blemishes or a skin condition will conveniently flare-up.

That’s all because of our brain-to-skin connection. An article published in the Inflammation & Allergy Drug Targets (2004) notes that emotions, hormone levels and psychological factors can all impact our skin’s health and exacerbate any skin conditions.

Since stress affects our body, mind, and spirit, taking a multi-pronged approach to alleviate stress and help soothe our skin woes is key. Keep reading for our nerdie reasoning behind stressed-out skin and some research-backed remedies that can help manage mental, physical or emotional stress.

Do you want your skin to feed as snug and soothed as you do under about twenty duvets, cup of peppermint tea in hand and The Crown playing on Netflix? We can relate. This time of year, it’s all about hunkering down and making cosiness an art-form.  

Bracing walks out in the winter air combined with central heating and any tendencies of your skin can mean that you might be feeling a little skin-sensitive about the moment. Winter is a common time of year for skin for to feel sensitive, stripped, and in need of a big skincare hug.