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Hormones and Your Skin

As people of this earth, we are naturally cyclical beings. As people with wombs, this circle of phases, ebbs, and flows anatomically through our hormones. Part of my embodiment of womb wellness includes syncing to this natural internal rhythm that my womb thrives on and applying that rhythm to other phases of my life as a form of self-care and preservation.

Taking care of the largest organ on my body with oils, butters, serums, and scents feels so ancestral to me. I think of all the women before me who rubbed cocoa butter on their freshly washed legs, blushed their cheeks, and lined their lips, gently dabbing perfume after delicately hanging earrings on stretched lobes. I now embody these same adornment practices and include products that use natural ingredients that are safe for my endocrine system and honor my natural hormonal rhythms.

As our energy levels and emotional capacity change through the month due to our hormones, so does our skin. Below are techniques and tips that can support the fluctuation!

Benefits of Cycle-Syncing your Skincare Routine 

I have noticed many benefits from my experience with cycle syncing, including my skin care products lasting longer, fewer skin breakouts, plumper and more moisturized skin, and less oily skin overall.

Cycle syncing also helps me stay diligent with my skin care routine. Although I love taking care of myself in the evening after a long day, spending hours on an 18-step care routine doesn’t feel nourishing after a few days. Cycle syncing allows me to tailor my routine based on what is most bio-available for my skin that day.

My daily routine, no matter the phase of my cycle, includes face wash, toner, light moisturizer, and sunscreen (morning only).

Menstruation

Hormones are at an all-time low during menstruation, which usually results in dry, sensitive, and lackluster skin.  During this time, I will add a hyaluronic acid serum after toner in the morning and choose a heavy nighttime moisturizer at night. I live in a dry climate, so I usually add this to my daily routine during the winter to protect my skin from the environment.

Follicular Phase and Ovulation

Skin naturally begins to turn over as estrogen production rises. During this time, I will exfoliate my skin with a microcrystal exfoliator for two to three nights that week. In the morning, I add a vitamin C serum between the folicular phase and ovulation to promote the natural glow and radiance of peak estrogen levels during ovulation. At night, a natural retinol alternative is added to replace moisturizer on ovulation days to support cell turnover and decrease the oily skin that will come the following week during the luteal phase.

Luteal Phase

The luteal phase is the longest phase of our cycles. Progesterone is rising, and so is Sebum, a natural oily substance produced by the subaceous glands in the skin. This time is best to keep the pores of our skin clear and soak up excess oils to prevent acne and pimples. I use a charcoal face mask every few nights after washing my face and salicylic acid serum every morning to support my skin. I am also mindful of how much sugar I am eating. If I have sweet cravings, which is normal during this time, I choose chocolate with a high Cacao percentage or honey sticks and increase my root vegetable consumption at lunch and dinner.

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