At Salon d’Homme, we believe that skin health is never just about skincare. It is shaped by what happens beneath the surface. How you recover, how you sleep and how much strain your body endures. These internal processes directly affect your skin’s ability to repair, regenerate and maintain balance.
WHOOP is a wearable that tracks broader physiological metrics such as recovery, sleep and strain. While it does not directly measure skin health, these factors are known to influence how well your skin functions and regenerates. With the launch of the WHOOP Salon d’Homme Team, we invite you to explore these insights together as a community. Alongside your treatments, skincare routine and our expert guidance, it can be a meaningful way to optimise your well-being and support your skin goals from the inside out.
STRAIN: WHEN STRESS SHOWS ON YOUR SKIN
Strain reflects the physical and mental load your body accumulates during the day. This includes exercise, work-related stress and even disrupted rest. If strain levels stay consistently high without proper recovery, this can impact your skin in several ways:
- Elevated cortisol levels may impair the skin barrier and increase inflammation
- Oxidative stress can accelerate collagen breakdown and visible ageing
- Prolonged stress can slow down wound healing and increase the likelihood of breakouts
By tracking strain, you gain more awareness of hidden stressors that may silently affect your skin’s resilience and appearance.
RECOVERY: SUPPORTING YOUR SKIN FROM WITHIN
Recovery reflects how well your body is bouncing back from stress. WHOOP measures this using heart rate variability (HRV), resting heart rate and other internal markers. When recovery is low, your system is under pressure and your skin often reflects that:
- Reduced collagen production and slower cell turnover
- Increased sensitivity, redness or irritation
- Less capacity for post-treatment healing and resilience
Understanding your recovery patterns can help you make smarter decisions about when to rest, when to push and when your skin may need more support.
SLEEP: WHERE REPAIR BEGINS
Sleep is one of the most powerful tools for skin regeneration. During deep and REM sleep stages, the body produces growth hormone, stimulates collagen and repairs daily damage. Poor sleep, on the other hand, can lead to:
- Dehydration and impaired barrier function
- Increased inflammation and sensitivity
- Duller tone and visible signs of fatigue
WHOOP gives detailed insights into your sleep duration, quality and consistency so you can identify what truly helps you rest and repair.
JOIN THE SALON D’HOMME WHOOP TEAM
We created the WHOOP Salon d’Homme Team to connect like-minded individuals who are invested in their skin and their well-being. Whether you are already receiving treatments or just getting started with your routine, joining the team is a great way to stay motivated and learn more about what your body needs.
Already using WHOOP?
Go to Community > ••• > Enter Invite Code: COMM-CA6E37
New to WHOOP?
Get a free WHOOP strap and one month free with this link:
https://join.whoop.com/DD913D5A
Let’s track smarter, rest better and support our skin from the inside out together.
To your best skin!
Flo
REFERENCES
- Khodr, R., Kamal, L., Minerbi, A. and Gupta, G. (2024). Accuracy, Utility and Applicability of the WHOOP Wearable Monitoring Device in Health, Wellness and Performance: A Systematic Review. medRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.01.04.24300784
- WHOOP. (2025). Recovery Impacts. https://support.whoop.com/s/article/Recovery-Insights
- WHOOP. (2025). How Does WHOOP Recovery Work? https://www.whoop.com/us/en/thelocker/how-does-whoop-recovery-work-101/
- WHOOP. (2025). New WHOOP Study: Stress Mindset Impacts Heart Rate, Sleep and Recovery. https://www.whoop.com/us/en/press-center/new-whoop-study-reveals-your-mindset-on-stress/
