{"id":739,"date":"2025-07-29T10:15:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T13:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biolabemcasa.com.br\/?p=739"},"modified":"2025-07-29T10:15:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T13:15:05","slug":"how-emotions-affect-skin-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homolog.biolabeco.com.br\/en\/blog\/pele-e-cuidados\/como-as-emocoes-impactam-a-saude-da-pele\/","title":{"rendered":"How do emotions affect skin health?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever felt like your skin \u201creacts\u201d to your emotions? A stressful moment that leads to a breakout, a period of anxiety that coincides with a flare-up of psoriasis, or persistent itching on emotionally difficult days. This isn\u2019t just a feeling: there\u2019s a direct connection between what we feel and what our skin expresses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science has already proven that intense emotions\u2014especially negative ones, such as stress, sadness, or fear\u2014can act as triggers for the onset, recurrence, or worsening of various skin conditions. But how, exactly, does this happen?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The skin is a reflection of the mind<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The skin is not only the largest organ in the human body\u2014it is also a direct interface between the outside world and our inner world. Under stressful conditions, for example, the body goes into a state of alert and releases substances such as cortisol. When present in excess, this hormone\u2014which is essential for adapting to stress\u2014can disrupt the immune system and affect the skin barrier, leaving the skin more sensitive and reactive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a study published in the journal <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, chronic psychological stress compromises the skin's protective function and causes changes that contribute to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the onset of inflammation;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increased skin oiliness and acne;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the onset of itching and allergic reactions;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the worsening of chronic conditions, such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and rosacea.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Emotions can trigger skin conditions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several skin conditions are directly linked to patients\u2019 emotional state. Among those most affected by psychological factors are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>psoriasis:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Considered an autoimmune inflammatory disease, psoriasis tends to worsen during periods of increased stress and anxiety. The very cycle of feeling self-conscious about one\u2019s appearance can exacerbate emotional distress and create a vicious cycle;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>atopic dermatitis:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> crises are often triggered by episodes of emotional stress;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>emotional hives:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with no apparent allergic cause, is strongly linked to feelings of anxiety, fear, or stress;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>acne:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hormonal changes caused by stress increase sebum production and promote inflammation of the sebaceous glands.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These findings reinforce what the scientific literature indicates: the skin does not become diseased on its own. There is a direct link between the brain, the immune system, hormones, and the skin\u2014the so-called psychoneuroimmunological axis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>How can you protect your skin from emotional stress?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking care of your emotional well-being is an act of self-care that also shows in your skin. Here are some things you can do to help:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Respect your limits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> breaks and moments of rest reduce the impact of stress on the body;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adopt a self-care routine:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gentle cleansing, moisturizing, and daily sun protection help keep the skin balanced;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Invest in mental health:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> psychotherapy, mindfulness, and meditation are valuable tools for managing stress;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Take an integrated approach:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dermatologists and psychologists can work together to achieve more effective and long-lasting results.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognizing the impact of emotions on skin health is a key step toward a more mindful and effective skincare routine. Biolab is here to support you in this process, with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biolabemcasa.com.br\/categorias\/pele-cabelos-unhas\/pele-cabelos-unhas-cuidados-com-a-pele\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">portfolio<\/a> that combines innovation in dermatology with solutions for balancing the central nervous system, in order to promote well-being from the inside out.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Source:<br \/>\n<\/em><br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/bjihs.emnuvens.com.br\/bjihs\/article\/download\/4375\/4387\/9574\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/bjihs.emnuvens.com.br\/bjihs\/article\/download\/4375\/4387\/9574<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/334753314_Influencia_de_fatores_emocionais_nas_doencas_cronicas_de_pele_O_estresse_como_gatilho_para_o_desenvolvimento_reincidencia_ou_agravamento_da_psoriase_Influence_of_emotional_factors_on_chronic_skin_dise\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/334753314_Influencia_de_fatores_emocionais_nas_doencas_cronicas_de_pele_O_estresse_como_gatilho_para_o_desenvolvimento_reincidencia_ou_agravamento_da_psoriase_Influence_of_emotional_factors_on_chronic_skin_dise<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Voc\u00ea j\u00e1 teve a sensa\u00e7\u00e3o de que sua pele \u201creage\u201d aos seus sentimentos? 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