What Stress Really Does to Your Skin

How Stress Affects the Skin

When you’re under pressure, your body produces a hormone called cortisol. In small amounts, cortisol helps you manage short-term stress. But when it’s constantly elevated, it can begin to interfere with the skin’s ability to function properly.

Stress-related changes in the skin can include:

Redness and sensitivity
Fine lines and wrinkles
Dullness and skin fatigue
Loss of firmness or sagging
Dryness or dehydration
A compromised skin barrier, which can lead to irritation and breakouts

These are common signs of stress-induced inflammageing. A low-level, chronic inflammation that accelerates skin ageing over time.

This can lead to:

Breakdown of collagen and elastin, which causes fine lines and a loss of firmness
Increased inflammation, making redness and sensitivity more noticeable
Slower skin repair, contributing to dryness, fatigue, and a dull tone
A weakened skin barrier, leaving the skin more vulnerable to irritation and environmental stress

Together, these changes make the skin less able to renew, protect, and recover, visibly accelerating signs of ageing and imbalance.

A Targeted Approach for Stressed Skin

What often helps my clients is Seriénce Night Serum by Environ. It’s specifically formulated to address the visible effects of stress on the skin, using a targeted blend of ingredients known as the Malachite-Neuropeptide Complex.

Applied before bed, it works in harmony with the skin’s natural overnight repair cycle, helping to calm signs of stress, support skin structure, and restore a more rested, resilient appearance by morning.

It works in four main ways:

Reset the Skin’s Stress Response
Neuropeptides help calm the effects of cortisol, reducing signs like fatigue, dullness, and dark circles.

Relax Tension in Facial Muscles
Argireline® Amplified helps soften the look of expression lines and signs of daily facial tension.

Rebuild Skin Structure
Matrixyl® Morphomics™ supports collagen production and helps improve skin firmness and elasticity.

Defend Against Environmental Stress
Malachite extract acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect skin cells from the effects of pollution and daily oxidative stress.

Limited Edition Size Available

The 50 ml version of Seriénce Night Serum offers 20 ml more than the standard size, providing extended use for those experiencing ongoing skin stress.

Available from: 1 August 2025, while stocks last
RRP: £73.00 Promotional Price: £49.00

If you’ve noticed your skin looking tired, dull, or more reactive than usual, it could be a sign that stress is showing on the surface. Supporting your skin through these changes is possible, with the right products, routine, and expert guidance.

If you’re ready to take the next step toward calmer, stronger, and more resilient skin, book a consultation with us. We’re here to help you understand what your skin needs and how to give it the support it deserves. Love,
Nicola x

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