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This is not a self-care, beauty-is-a-ritual kind of story.

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It’s a science-driven-formulas kind of story.

But certain ingredients may create a physical blocker against cortisol.

This is the claim behindOmorovicza Cushioning Day CreamandMidnight Renewal serum, both of which contain a microalgae-derived oil.

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“In addition, it’s been shown that microalgae can shield cells from the hormone itself.”

And algae, like the kind inLoum’s Pure Serenity Golden Vitamin C Serum, can help there too.

(She likesHumphreys Witch Hazel Toner.)

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More ingredient info:

Now, watch our August cover star answer questions from the internet:

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