Ever wondered why you're experiencing puffiness, dark eye circles, weight gain or slow wound healing, despite using the best skincare products? The culprit could be that sneaky stress hormone, cortisol. Join my deep dive into the science of how chronic stress impacts our health and appearance, particularly our skin. Learn about the effects of cortisol on our blood flow, fluid retention, collagen breakdown, and even body fat storage. This episode unveils how our body orchestrates these processes and the role of various lifestyle factors in it all. Discover how stress-management strategies and a cortisol-calming diet can make a world of difference in not just your skincare outcomes, but your overall wellbeing. Be it swapping out stressors for supporters in your diet, maintaining hydration, or ensuring adequate intake of minerals such as magnesium, each aspect of your overall lifestyle plays a significant role. Throw in consistent physical activity, adequate sleep and mindfulness techniques, and you've got a winning, holistic strategy to look and feel your best. Follow me on: 1. Instagram - www.instagram.com/bithiahsel 2. Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/bwellclub   Grab my sleep hack guide here: bwellclub.lpages.co