TikTok Says Puffy Skin Is Caused By 'Cortisol Face.' Is That True?
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More and more people are talking about "cortisol face" and say stress is the cause. Here's what doctors think.
A puffy face isn’t exactly a beauty goal for most people. Instead, there are de-puffing face masks, eye creams and other skin care routines, all with the goal of making your face look contoured, smooth and less bloated.
Many things can cause facial puffiness, such as allergies, eczema, high-salt diets and even the simple act of lying flat as you sleep. But now people on TikTok say there’s another reason for puffy, round faces: high cortisol, aka the stress hormone.
Social media users are calling it “cortisol face” and claim that too much of this hormone causes a round face, puffy skin, under-eye circles and acne. But is that true? Yes and no, experts say. Here’s why:
First, cortisol serves a specific purpose.
“Cortisol is what we call a glucocorticoid hormone, and it actually helps regulate your body’s response to stress,” said Dr. Divya Yogi-Morren, the medical director of the Pituitary Center at Cleveland Clinic.
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