WATCH | Feeling stressed? Here's how it can affect your skin

You could think of your skin as the expression of the processes of your brain. Rosacea, acne and psoriasis flare-ups are likely connected to an overstressed brain.

"There are two types of stress: acute stress and chronic stress," dermatologist Dr Whitney Bowe told The New York Times, according to Cover Media.

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Chronic stress -- such as the stress of a multi-year pandemic -- can wreak a unique kind of havoc on the microbiome and PH balance of the skin.

Because most over-the-counter topical skincare products are not meant for skin issues brought on by stress, they can make skin issues worse.

Experts recommend focusing on your stress to improve your skin. 

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According to doctors, meditation or breathing routines, restful and plenty of sleep, outdoor exercise, and crying are all great ways to reduce stress, which could, in turn, do wonders for your skin.