Stress Can Trigger Acne

Modern lifestyles bring high levels of stress, and stress directly affects the skin. When you are stressed, the body releases cortisol, a hormone that increases oil production. Excess oil mixes with dirt and bacteria, causing pimples and inflammation.

Stress-related acne can worsen because people often:

• Sleep less
• Eat unhealthy food
• Skip skincare routines
• Touch or pick their skin more frequently

This creates a cycle where stress causes acne, and acne increases stress.