Love on the Surface: How Being in Love Shows Up on Your Skin

Love isn’t just a feeling in your heart — it’s a full-body experience. When you fall in love, your brain becomes a chemistry lab, releasing a powerful mix of hormones that don’t just affect your emotions… they show up on your skin.

When you’re around someone you’re deeply attracted to, your brain releases dopamine, the “reward” hormone. Dopamine creates feelings of pleasure, motivation, and that euphoric spark we often describe as butterflies. This surge increases blood flow, which can give your skin a subtle, natural glow.

Then there’s oxytocin, often called the “bonding hormone.” Released through touch, hugs, and emotional closeness, oxytocin reduces stress and lowers cortisol levels. When cortisol drops, inflammation in the body can decrease — and that may mean calmer, clearer-looking skin.

Adrenaline also enters the scene. Your heart beats faster, your palms may get sweaty, and tiny muscles attached to hair follicles contract — hello, goosebumps. Blood vessels dilate, which is why you might blush when you see someone you love. That rosy flush? It’s biology meeting emotion.

Even long-term love has benefits. Stable, supportive relationships are linked to lower chronic stress levels. Over time, that reduced stress can support skin repair, collagen preservation, and a more balanced complexion.

In short, love doesn’t just make you feel radiant — it can make you look radiant too. The glow isn’t only in your eyes. It’s written across your skin.

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This is my chest and yes, it looked this good right after 1 microneedling treatment. Because I sleep on my side and I have a large bust, I get significant chest wrinkles (I’m 47). Even though I have EXTREMEMLY sensitive skin, I do microneedling on my face and chest every 2 months; it reverses sun damage and preserves the integrity of my thinning skin, making it look MUCH younger than it is. Many people guess my age to be 10+ years younger than I am.

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About Microneedling:

In a 2008 research study, it was proven that after undergoing repeated micro-needling procedures, the amount of collagen and elastin in the skin of the patients increased by an impressive 400% after just 6 months. Furthermore, the skin became noticeably plump, smooth, and rejuvenated after 1 full year, highlighting the long-term benefits of this innovative treatment.

Microneedling causes “micro-injuries” that help stimulate the skin to repair itself naturally through a process called dermal remodeling. This remodeling kick-starts your natural healing process, which stokes collagen production.

The tiny punctures immediately stimulate fibroblast activity, which starts the one-week stage of inflammation. The next phase (proliferation), is where fibroblasts and keratinocytes produce collagen. The structure of the new collagen fibers is similar to that of undamaged, youthful skin. Simultaneously, new blood vessels are created that provide adequate vascularization and oxygenation for the newly formed tissue. During the last phase (remodeling), the skin becomes thicker and creates the support, strength and flexibility for the new skin.

To provide time for all the described stages and for the best results, it’s important to wait 3–6 weeks between micro-needling sessions. For older, more wrinkled skin, or skin that has extensive acne scarring, a series of micro-needling sessions should be performed for more dramatic results. How may treatments your skin needs to reach your goals will be assessed and you will be well informed before deciding on a treatment plan of action.

Because sensitive skin can’t handle stronger peels & sometimes microdermabrasion, Microneedle treatments are my go-to for not only my own sensitive skin, but all of my aging client’s skin, even if they are extremely sensitive!

J. Renee Esthetics microneedling sessions go beyond the ordinary by pairing advanced techniques tailored to maximize your skin’s potential. Each session combines a gentle enzyme peel to cleanse and prepare your skin, L.E.D. Light therapy to soothe and stimulate cellular activity, and—when your skin type allows—microdermabrasion for refined texture and increased absorption. This powerful trio jumpstarts your skin’s natural collagen and elastin production, delivering visible improvements in texture, tone, and firmness from the very first treatment—followed by microneedling continuing to enhance your complexion with lasting results. At J. Renee Organics, we don’t just treat skin; we transform it using an all-natural and healthy approach.

Microneedling is proven to help with:

• Acne and other scars, lessen depth, even skin tone

• Dark spots: age spots, sun spots, scars, etc.

• Large pores, plumps skin to make pores appear smaller

• Sagging skin, rebuilds skin structure

• Uneven skin texture and tone

• Wrinkles and fine lines

• Even-out skin tone in melasma conditions

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