Stress is widely acknowledged as a link between healthy and unhealthy individuals. Additionally, numerous reports show stress to have a direct impact on the gut, brain, and immune system.1 However, limited research is available concerning cortisol, a hormone produced in response to stress, and its effects on skin. {mprestriction ids="3,4,5,26,18,6,7,8,9,14,18,43,44"} CORTISOL & STRESS What allows stress to hijack cells and promote accelerated aging, acne, or…