KEEP CALM
The turbulence of the past two years has yet to be entered into the history books, but it’s already written all over our faces in the form of breakouts, wrinkles and dryness. That stress can manifest itself on our skin isn’t exactly news, says American dermatologist Dennis Gross, but our new, anxious normal has exacerbated the issue.
When we encounter a stressor, our bodies activate a fight or flight response. “Say you see a lion and need to escape,” says psychodermatologist and University of Rochester professor of dermatology, allergy, immunology and rheumatology, Francisco Tausk. “Your blood pressure goes up, your heart starts pounding and your brain has to be clear to escape.” Our bodies prioritise the organs needed to save you, and since
