Did you know that your skin also suffers from stress?

Stress does not only live in the mind: it is also reflected in the skin. The skin is our largest organ and is directly connected to the nervous system and responds to every emotion.

When you experience anxiety, stress or exhaustion, the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HHA) axis is activated, releasing cortisol. In small doses it is helpful, but in excess it disrupts immunity, digestion, rest, emotions... and also your skin.

Psychodermatology shows that the skin is a neuroendocrine organ capable of producing and responding to neurotransmitters such as serotonin or dopamine [2].

Facial cortisol“: how stress manifests itself on your face

The term “cortisol face” describes how chronic stress wears down the skin [1]:

Visible effects of cortisol on the skin

- Increased dryness and sensitivity.
- Loss of skin barrier, with inflammation and redness.
- Outbreaks of acne, rosacea, dermatitis or urticaria.
- Reduced radiance, firmness and elasticity.
- Dull, tired and lifeless appearance.

The circle is clear: damaged skin ↔ low self-esteem ↔ more stress.

What can you do to reverse it?

The key is to understand that the skin is part of your emotional system.

Practical advice

• Sensory rituals → reduce cortisol and generate calm [6].
• Caring for the skin microbiome → certain bacteria such as Cutibacterium are associated with less stress and better mood [4].
• Breathing and conscious pauses → every self-care gesture helps both your skin and your mind.
• Choosing committed cosmetics → opts for formulas with noble raw materials, 100 % natural % and made with a commitment to the planet.

My Harmony: neurocosmetics that takes care of your skin... and your emotion

At My Harmony we develop formulas with science and nature. Our proposal is emotional neurocosmetics:

Skin action: regenerate the barrier, reduce inflammation and restore balance.
Emotional action: through the olfactory bulb, essential oils transmit calm and well-being to the nervous system.

With vegetable oils (jojoba, baobab, macadamia) and essential oils (lavender, damascena rose and immortelle), our formulas are laboratory-produced to the highest safety standards, guaranteeing efficacy and well-being for people.

What if taking care of yourself was more than just a gesture?

💧 What about applying a serum outside also presence?
🌸 What if pampering your skin meant reconciling with yourself?
What if three minutes a day were enough to breathe, feel and heal?

My Harmony is more than cosmetics. It is a ritual.
A pause.
A garden where your skin and soul meet.

🌸 Discover our neurocosmetic products here → www.mi-harmony.com
🧠 Read more about neurocosmetics and emotional wellbeing here.

References

[1] Vogue - Cortisol Face: https://www.vogue.com/article/cortisol-face-microhabits

[2] PubMed - Skin as neuroendocrine organ: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40355034/

[3] Cosmetics Design - Neurocosmetics and wellbeing: https://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Article/2025/08/14/neurocosmetics-a-paradigm-shift-in-dermatology-and-cosmetic-science/

[4] Marie Claire - Skin-brain axis and microbiome: https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/beauty/skincare/skin-brain-axis-psychodermatology

[5] Science Direct - Neurocosmetics field: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0738081X25001427

[6] Psychology Today - Skincare rituals and wellbeing: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-clarity/202412/can-skincare-influence-your-brain-and-mood