Stress Less For Your Skin

Stress and skin problems go hand in hand, like prom nights and pimples, but new research suggests why the connection exists. Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco, discovered that psychological stress makes the skin less able to fight off naturally occurring bacteria that can morph into infection. So the next time a blemish has you bawling, try a little deep breathing, for skin’s sake! Your face will thank you for it.

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