What Your Skin Reveals: Stress, Emotions, and the Need for Real Skincare

From Angela, the founder of Cult of Reason.

After Decades as an Esthetician, Here’s What I Know About Skin and Stress

I’ve been an esthetician for 26 years. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned after working with thousands of faces, it’s this:

Skin doesn’t lie.
It holds tension. Emotions. Hormones. History.

I remember one client who came in after a messy breakup. She didn’t say much at first, but her skin did—tight jawline, inflammation flaring up where it never had before. She kept apologizing for the way she looked. And I told her:
“Your skin’s not misbehaving. It’s just overwhelmed, like the rest of you.”

That moment stuck with me. Because so many people carry shame about their skin, like it’s a personal failure instead of a reflection of being human.

That’s why I created Cult of Reason.
Not to fix people or to chase perfection, but to offer something real and grounding. It's skincare that supports your skin’s story, whatever chapter you’re in.

Whether it’s hormonal breakouts, grief, stress, or just being tired of chasing trends, your skin is doing its best. You deserve products that honor that effort.

We’re not here to promise flawless.

We’re here to help your skin feel cared for, seen, and strengthened from the inside out.

Because skincare doesn't have to be vanity. It’s self-compassion. It’s clarity.

If that resonates, you’re in the right place.

👉 Start with the staples. See what happens.

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