The Quiet Kingdom Beneath Your Skin
Once upon a time, not so distant—perhaps just beneath your skin, there lived a quiet and powerful queen known as dermis. She was always protected by her loyal knight collagen and shielded by an enchanted veil, the skin barrier.
But as we know the famous quote "Light cannot exist without darkness". One day, from beyond the calm skies, there came a dark, heavy cloud called stress, it crawled over the skin and entered into the queen's domain.
This is the story of Skin-Mind Connection - how stress shows up on our skin and how a little magic called selfcare can help the queen - the dermis.
🌪️ Chapter 1: The Wizard of Worry
Stress didn't cast spell from a wand instead it arrived slowly and quietly—during sleepless nights, sadness, heartbreaks or overworking days.
In the times of distress, our body releases the stress hormone which is meant to protect you, but as we have heard "excess of everything is bad", excess levels of stress hormone can disrupt the Queen dermis's peace.
In response to stress;
1. Skin barrier weakens and allows bacteria to sneak in.
2. Oil producing glands overproduce and lead to breakouts.
3. Circulation slows making the skin look dull and dry.
4. Inflammation increases which leads to skin conditions like eczema.
That's why skin begins to become dull in the days of stress and grief.
Every emotion you feel-fear, sadness, anxiety— leaves whispers across your skin.
Have you ever noticed how breakouts bloom before a big event? Or how your cheeks flush when you're anxious? That's not coincidence.
That's the skin echoing your emotional world.
Is there a counterspell for this upheaval? Find out in Chapter 2...coming soon!
About the author: Dr. Zernain Athar is a medical doctor and wellness writer who brings a science-rooted lens to the enchanted world of skincare. With a deep dedication to skin health and emotional wellbeing, she explores how evidence-based rituals can soothe the body, quiet the mind, and awaken a sense of everyday magic.
