• Explain in simple terms: Peptides are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, essential for skin health.

• Highlight their role in boosting collagen and elastin production, which keeps skin firm and smooth.

• Example intro sentence: “Think of peptides as tiny messengers that tell your skin to repair, rejuvenate, and glow.”

Stress doesn’t just live in your head—it shows on your skin. This guide explains how hormones like cortisol, androgens, and insulin trigger oil, inflammation, larger-looking pores, and dullness, and how environmental stress (UV, pollution, screens) makes it worse. Learn the AM/PM routine with Lotta Beauty—Grapefruit Gel Cleanser, Vitamin C+B+E + Ferulic, HA + Peptides, and Silk Dream Glaze—plus sleep, breathwork, and nutrition tips to bring back your glow.

We keep giving more chances, staying longer than we should, trying to fix things that maybe we helped break — because it’s easier than facing change. But what if we just… didn’t? What if we finally owned our part, chose ourselves, and opened the door to something that actually fits us?

This article dives into the deeper reasons your skin may be struggling, especially if you're dealing with:

• Sensitivity

• Redness

• Uneven skin tone

• Open pores

• Texture or dullness

It explores the root causes beyond skincare products — including barrier damage, hormonal imbalances, stress, over-exfoliation, and lack of consistency.

The key message?
Your skin doesn’t need more pressure — it needs peace.

We share a 4-step Lotta Beauty routine to support healing.

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