We hear it all the time—“get more sleep” and “stress less”—but how do stress and sleep actually impact your skin? And what’s really happening inside your body to cause those changes?

In this expert roundtable from Mama Needs a Moment, we take a deeper look at the biology behind the breakouts, dullness, sensitivity, and accelerated aging so many moms experience. Because it’s not just about skincare—it’s about what’s happening beneath the surface.

This conversation connects the dots between your daily reality as a mom and the changes you’re seeing in the mirror—helping you understand why your skin is responding the way it is.

And while the science is powerful, the solutions don’t have to be overwhelming. The experts also share simple, supportive practices to help regulate your nervous system, improve sleep quality, and care for your skin in a more holistic, realistic way.

Because when you understand what your body is going through, you can stop guessing—and start supporting your skin with intention.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What’s actually happening inside your body when your skin changes — including how stress hormones like cortisol and lack of sleep trigger inflammation, break down collagen, and disrupt your skin barrier

• Why motherhood (especially perimenopause) can amplify skin issues — and how the combination of hormones, stress, and sleep deprivation creates a perfect storm for breakouts, sensitivity, and premature aging

• Simple, realistic ways to support your skin from within — including nervous system regulation, better sleep habits, and small daily practices that can improve both your skin health and overall well-being

🎧 Tune in and explore more expert resources inside the HER+ Health Collective community.

HER+ Experts:

• Dr. Maryam Haque, Board Certified Dermatologist, https://www.oakcitydermatology.com/

• Dr. Abby DeVries, Family Medicine Doctor - https://www.sabiahealthnc.com/

• Kate Layman, Certified Nurse Midwife - https://motherlovewellness.com/

• Dr. Farzaneh Rezaei, Microbial Formulation Scientist - https://fafabiotic.com/

• Tiffaney Webb, Licensed Esthetician | Holistic Skin & Wellness Specialist - www.stillnessandskin.com

• Stephanie Opper, Licensed Esthetician - https://myskinsationalesthetics.com/

Episode Notes and Resources:

FREE Expert Provider Directory - https://herhealthcollective.com/search-the-directory/?type=fitness

HER Circle (A Mom community by HER Health Collective) - https://www.herhealthcollective.com/membership

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