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Beyond Skincare: Healthy Mental State Key to Glowing Skin

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mental health significantly impacts skin health, with stress and anxiety triggering cortisol release.
  • Prolonged high cortisol levels disrupt hormones, accelerate aging, hinder collagen production, and weaken the skin barrier.
  • Managing stress through conscious responses rather than automatic reactions can protect skin health.

Experts emphasize that healthy skin is not solely dependent on external skincare products but is also deeply connected to one's mental well-being. Prakriti Poddar, head of global mental health and well-being at Roundglass Living, explains that the skin can mirror internal bodily conditions and a person's state of mind.

According to Poddar, prolonged stress, anxiety, and emotional pressure cause the body to release more cortisol. Consistently elevated cortisol levels can disrupt the body's hormonal balance, contributing to premature aging signs that begin internally before becoming visible. Chronic stress also impedes collagen production, delays skin repair processes, and compromises the skin's protective barrier.

When we experience stress, anxiety, or emotional pressure for a long time, the body will release more cortisol.

— Prakriti PoddarPrakriti Poddar, head of global mental health and well-being at Roundglass Living, explains the physiological effects of prolonged stress.

Therefore, maintaining good mental health is presented as a crucial component of skin care and supports healthier aging. Poddar advises differentiating between automatic "reactions" and conscious "responses" to stress. While reactions are immediate and can keep cortisol levels high, responses involve deliberate actions like pausing to breathe before succumbing to emotional responses. Regularly practicing this can help individuals navigate stressful situations more effectively.

The skin can reflect what is happening inside the body as well as a person's state of mind.

— Prakriti PoddarPrakriti Poddar highlights the connection between internal conditions and external skin appearance.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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