We unpack the app’s latest favorite buzzword.
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Who amongst us hasn’t woken up feeling a littlepuffy?
If you’re raising your hand, amazing.
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If not, same!
It happens to the best of usespecially those rightfully observingBrat summer.
I mean this respectfully: Nope!
It’s not that simple.
What Is “Cortisol Face?”
Todd Dorfman, MD, Chief Medical Officer atRebalance Healthand a hormone management specialist.
“Conversely, insufficient cortisol levels can result in xerosis and a lackluster complexion.”
So, Is “Cortisol Face” Real?
Honestly, our bodies are complicated.
Yes, some peoplesuch as yours trulyjust have rounder faces.
As TikTok has led us to understand it, no.
Cortisol face isn’t a medical diagnosis and probably isn’t something for you to worry about.
But that doesn’t mean it’s not “real” for some.
Do You Have a Cortisol Imbalance?
As mentioned, you’re likely not dealing with an out-of-the-ordinary cortisol level.
In fact, stressing about something like cortisol faceor whatever new diagnosis you see on TikTokis a self-fulfilling prophecy.
You’re ultimately getting stressedaboutstressand that’s not doing you any favors.
(Huge shoutout to my Naturopath.)
“Addressing cortisol levels is essential for maintaining overall health and balance,” says Dr. Dorfman.
As for actually tacklingcortisol?
It’s not as complicated as it seems.
“In my opinion, [stress] is one of the easiest body issues we can self fix.
The most amazing part?
None of this stuff is going to hurt you.
“Acting out of care for yourself is the antidote,” adds the esthetician.
And yes, that includesnot self-diagnosing based on something you saw on your social media feed.
