Hormone 101: Your 28-Day Cycle + Your Skin

Hormones 101: Your 28-Day Cycle and Skincare

Understanding your menstrual cycle is crucial for maintaining healthy, glowing skin. But did you know you can sync your skincare to your cycle to get glowing skin all month long? Throughout the 28-day cycle, hormonal fluctuations influence various aspects of your skin's health and appearance - that's why you skin can look different based on where you are in your cycle. By syncing your skincare routine with 28-day, you can optimize your skin health to unlock the SAME glowing skin all month long.

Ready to learn how to sync your skincare with your cycle? 

How the 28-Day Cycle Impacts Your Skin (or why you get breakouts) 

Menstruation (Days 1-5): During menstruation, estrogen and progesterone levels are low, which can lead to skin dryness, sensitivity, and potential breakouts. Skin may appear dull due to hormonal shifts affecting hydration levels. *This is especially true for those with a chronic hormonal condition, like PCOS or Endometriosis.*

Follicular Phase (Days 6-14): As estrogen levels begin to rise, your skin enters a phase of renewal and repair. Increased collagen production during this phase promotes a brighter complexion and smoother texture. This is an ideal time to add an exfoliation to enhance cell turnover. 

Ovulation (Around Day 14): Estrogen peaks, contributing to heightened skin elasticity and moisture retention. Skin may appear radiant and well-hydrated during this time, with a natural glow.

Luteal Phase (Days 15-28): Progesterone levels rise, potentially leading to increased oil production and skin congestion. This phase often correlates with hormonal acne and requires balancing skincare routines to manage excess oil while maintaining hydration. 

How to: Sync Your Skincare Routine with your 28-day Cycle

To unlock the SAME glowing skin all month long, consider syncing your skincare routine with your menstrual cycle:

How to Sync Your Skincare to your 28-day Cycle

• Menstruation (Days 1-5):

  • Morning: Use a gentle cleanser, like Cleanser 01: Glycol Acid, + Squalene to remove impurities without stripping natural oils. Follow with a hydrating serum or moisturizer.
  • Evening: Double cleanse if needed and focus on soothing products to calm any sensitivity. Use a hydrating and soothing mask, like Mask 01: 24K Gold. made with certified organic botanics like cucumber, calendula, and Chamomile to sooth skin and caffeine to reduce puffiness associated with hormonal imbalances. 
    
    

• Follicular Phase (Days 6-14):

  • Morning: Exfoliate with our Scrub 01: Honey Pumpkin, formulated to support your skin's hormone health. 
  • Evening: Continue with gentle exfoliation and focus on products that support collagen synthesis. 

• Ovulation (Around Day 14):

• Morning: Maximize hydration and protect your skin with antioxidant-rich products like our best selling Face Oil 01: Cold-Pressed Marula to shield against environmental stressors.
• Evening: Maintain hydration with a rich moisturizer formulated with  calming botanicals to soothe any potential inflammation, like Cream 02: Vitamin C + Niacinamide.

• Luteal Phase (Days 15-28):

• Morning: Manage increased oil production with Serum 01: Retinol + CoQ10, a powerful ally for combating acne due to hormonal imbalances linked to chronic conditions like endometriosis and PCOS.
• Evening: Focus on gentle cleansing to remove excess oil and prevent pore congestion.