If you’ve ever noticed a breakout after a stressful week or dry, dull skin during emotional overwhelm—you’re not imagining it. Your skin and nervous system are in constant conversation.

At Green Heart, we believe skincare is more than surface-level. It’s how we ground, recalibrate, and tend to our inner garden—especially when life gets heavy.

🧠 Stress Isn’t Just in Your Head—It’s in Your Skin

When you’re chronically stressed, your body releases cortisol, the stress hormone. In small doses, cortisol is helpful. But long-term elevation can disrupt everything from your digestion to your sleep—and yes, your skin.

Here’s how stress can show up on your skin:

• 🔥 Inflammation (hello, redness and flare-ups)

• 💧 Dehydration and dullness

• 🛡️ Weakened skin barrier (making you more sensitive)

• 😓 Increased oil production (leading to breakouts)

• ⚡ Delayed healing + irritation

Your skin is trying to protect you. But when it’s constantly in defense mode, it can’t fully shine.

🌸 How to Soothe Stressed-Out Skin (and a Stressed-Out Self)

At Green Heart, we approach skincare as a regulation ritual—a way to send signals of safety to your nervous system while supporting your skin barrier with botanicals it recognizes and trusts.

Try this simple ritual tonight:

✨ 3-Minute Stress-Soothing Skincare Ritual

1. Wash Away the Day
   Use a gentle cleanser and pat skin dry. No need to rush—take a few grounding breaths.

2. Apply a Botanical Body Oil
   Massage Relax Me Body Oil or Good Greens Face & Body Oil into your chest, shoulders, and temples. Let the aroma of chamomile, rosehip, or eucalyptus slow your breath.

3. Seal it with a Balm Moment
   Use Relax Me Creamy Balm on your hands, feet, or any tension spots. Apply with care, like you’re tending to something delicate—because you are.

“When you nourish your skin with care, you remind your body it’s safe to rest.”

🙋♀️ FAQ: Stress + Skincare

Can CBD help with stressed skin?
Yes—CBD interacts with your skin’s endocannabinoid receptors to help reduce inflammation and calm reactivity. It also promotes balance and skin barrier function.

Is this routine for mornings or nights?
Both! But evenings are best for slowing down, reducing stimulation, and supporting sleep.

How do I know if my skin is stress-affected vs. just dry?
If you’re also feeling mentally foggy, anxious, or irritable, it’s likely stress-related. Stressed skin often comes with sensitivity, redness, or breakouts that don’t respond to your normal routine.

🌼 Final Thoughts

Your skin is more than a surface—it’s a reflection of how supported, safe, and regulated you feel. When stress piles on, your body sends signals. And your skincare routine becomes a chance to listen, slow down, and soften.

Let May be the month you tend to your inner garden—starting with your skin.

👉 Explore our stress-soothing skincare collection