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This Is How Your Monthly Cycle Affects Your Skin

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Everyone knows that hormones impact skin over the course of your life—most commonly at puberty, during pregnancy, and with menopause—but they also affect your skin on a monthly basis too. 

You’re probably all too aware of the influx of breakouts that flare up just before your period starts—but did you know, your monthly cycle impacts your skin even when you’re not on your period? Ever wondered why you get seemingly random dry patches or those rare days where your skin looks ~perfect~ for no reason whatsoever? Well, it’s all tied up with your monthly cycle—and you should treat your skin accordingly… 

To get in tune with your body and help minimise hormonal breakouts, and we’ve broken down your skin’s monthly cycle for you. 

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As if cramps, bloating, and fatigue wasn’t enough… You’ve been breaking out for a few days so your spots are out in full force and your skin is at its oiliest—you may even notice your pores appear more noticeable at this time. During this stage it’s important to stick to your regular routine and not change things up too much—just be extra diligent with removing your makeup and double-cleansing. Use cleansing masks to decongest your skin and targeted spot treatments to take down existing blemishes. Make sure you’re drinking plenty of water and try to avoid eating greasy foods. 

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Your period has finished and your skin has calmed down, but it’s now at its driest and can easily become dull, rough, and flaky. Reach for sheet masks, hyaluronic acid-based serums, and overnight hydration treatments to give your skin an extra hydrating boost. These will help to strengthen your skin’s barrier, which aids in attracting and retaining moisture so skin feels smoother and healthier. Avoid trying anything new or using active ingredients during this time—instead use products with calming, anti-inflammatory properties like cucumber and aloe vera. 

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As ovulation approaches, estrogen (a hormone) increases, which suppresses sebum production and boosts collagen, making skin appear fresh and glowy. For just over a week, your skin is at its brightest and healthiest—typically calm, well-hydrated, and breakout-free—now’s the optimal time to take selfies and wear minimal makeup. During this stage, blood circulation improves so ingredients absorb more efficiently into your skin—make the most of this and use active ingredients and antioxidant serums. Start to increase exfoliation around day 17 to help skin stay clearer in the next stage. 

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As your next period approaches, testosterone (a hormone) increases and kickstarts sebum production—which can cause skin to have a greasy appearance and clog pores, leading to whiteheads, blackheads, and breakouts. Once again, now’s the time to reach for clay-based masks and spot treatments—look for ingredients like charcoal and salicylic acid to help keep skin as clear as possible. This is the best time of the month to book a facial and get extractions. 

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