Cortisol” has become a household word, popularized by social media and tagged in videos that garnered nearly 800 million views last year. This is linked to the also trending term “moon face,” which TikTok influencers and others have suggested is caused by high cortisol levels and, conversely, can be reduced through stress reduction. Although it’s true that cortisol is a...
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‘Cortisol face’ is real, but it’s not as common as you might think
September 4, 2024 by Teresa Saenz, Texas A&M University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Across social media platforms, the hashtag “#cortisolface” has gained traction, with many users claiming that facial swelling and puffiness are due to elevated cortisol levels. Influencers often start their videos with statements like, “You’re not ugly, you just have cortisol face,” and...