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...
