Cortisol is the primary stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands.
High cortisol levels can cause the face to swellhence the term cortisol face.
What causes too much cortisol?
The causes of high cortisol levels vary, but chronic emotional or physical stress are the most common culprits.
What is cortisol face?
It becomes thinner and small hemorrhages often occur under the skin, says Dr Algenstaedt.
It can often lead to menstrual cycle disorders and sometimes mood swings and psychological changes.
