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"Cortisol Face" Explained: Is Stress Really Causing Your Puffy Face? (What Doctors Want You to Know)
If you've been on TikTok lately, you've probably seen it: creators attributing their facial puffiness to "cortisol face" — a condition they claim is caused by chronically high stress hormones. The hashtag #cortisolface has millions of views, and wellness influencers are selling everything from "cortisol cocktails" to supplements promising to slim your face by lowering cortisol. But here's what doctors actually say: "Cortisol face" as TikTok describes it is largely a myth. "I
5 hours ago8 min read
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