Facially Conscious

In this essential episode, Trina Renea and Rebecca Gadberry explore the science behind stressed skin and why your favorite products might suddenly stop working during stressful periods. Learn about the HPA axis connection between your brain and skin, how cortisol and norepinephrine damage your skin barrier, and why stress effects can linger long after the stressful event ends. Discover the power of oxytocin—the "love hormone"—and simple techniques like specialized breathing and facial massage that trigger it. Rebecca shares game-changing ingredients like Helichrysum italicum, niacinamide, and aloe vera that help repair stressed skin. Estheticians will gain practical protocol adjustments for treating stressed clients, while consumers learn at-home strategies to support their skin through the holidays and beyond. This episode reframes skincare as wellness, not luxury.