Does your period effect your skin complexion?
Monthly hormone surges stimulate sebaceous glands to secrete oil and can wreak havoc on your skin.
BASIC FACTS
Your cycle starts on the first day of your period and lasts anywhere from 21-40 days. Ovulation (when an egg is released, awaiting fertilization) occurs on or around day 14 of your cycle. In the first week after your period, estrogen increases, keeping skin clear (this hormone helps keep oil glands in check). But once ovulation occurs, your blemish potential increases, peaking in the days before your period. The result: oily skin and breakouts.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Clues that your complexion problems may be hormonal:
- You usually get breakouts the week before your period concentrated on the jaw line, chin and neck.
- Your skin is more sensitive during the fourth week of your cycle. Skip waxing and facials now.
- You have irregular periods and/or excess hair on the face or body in addition to acne. You may have a hormonal disorder and should consult your doctor. Polycystic ovary syndrome, a
treatable condition affecting 4-6 percent of American women, could be to blame.
WHICH PRODUCTS TO BE USED
You don’t have to buy lots of products which costs you more. Normal products can be used like Ponds/Nutrigena/etc. Never leave your makeup-on at night. Use a non-drying toner for freshly washed face.Drink more glasses of water, and have less sweet.
BASIC FACTS
Your cycle starts on the first day of your period and lasts anywhere from 21-40 days. Ovulation (when an egg is released, awaiting fertilization) occurs on or around day 14 of your cycle. In the first week after your period, estrogen increases, keeping skin clear (this hormone helps keep oil glands in check). But once ovulation occurs, your blemish potential increases, peaking in the days before your period. The result: oily skin and breakouts.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Clues that your complexion problems may be hormonal:
- You usually get breakouts the week before your period concentrated on the jaw line, chin and neck.
- Your skin is more sensitive during the fourth week of your cycle. Skip waxing and facials now.
- You have irregular periods and/or excess hair on the face or body in addition to acne. You may have a hormonal disorder and should consult your doctor. Polycystic ovary syndrome, a
treatable condition affecting 4-6 percent of American women, could be to blame.
WHICH PRODUCTS TO BE USED
You don’t have to buy lots of products which costs you more. Normal products can be used like Ponds/Nutrigena/etc. Never leave your makeup-on at night. Use a non-drying toner for freshly washed face.Drink more glasses of water, and have less sweet.
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