Hormonal acne: what can be done to reduce it and limit flare-ups?

What is hormonal acne and what are the best treatments? Throughout their lives, women are affected by hormonal fluctuations: menstruation, pregnancy, menopause. These hormonal changes have direct effects on our skin. Hormonal acne is cyclical in nature. It follows the rhythm of a woman's menstrual cycle and causes pimples to appear, especially just before menstruation.

What causes hormonal acne?

Hormonal acne therefore occurs, even in adulthood, and regardless of skin type, during significant hormonal changes. But it is also intensified by the lifestyle we adopt: unbalanced diet, smoking, pollution, sun, comedogenic cosmetic products, etc. Stress is one of the major causes of hormonal acne. When we are stressed, the body produces more cortisol (the stress hormone), which excessively stimulates the sebaceous glands. Sebum then accumulates in the pores with bacteria that can become inflamed and infected. This is what causes pimples. This can then create more or less significant and visible marks and scars which, when exposed to the sun, can cause pigmentation spots. .

Pregnancy and hormonal acne: the right reflexes to outsmart it

With all the hormonal changes that pregnancy brings, there's a good chance you'll experience a hormonal acne breakout during the nine months of pregnancy, during the postpartum period, or even before if you're undergoing fertility treatment.

The cause? Increased levels of hormones like estrogen and progesterone can influence sebum production in the skin's glands. This increase in sebum can clog pores, promoting the development of acne.

So it's true, some women may experience an improvement in their skin during pregnancy, with that famous "baby glow." But others may face an exacerbation of hormonal acne. Since many traditional treatments are not recommended during pregnancy, rely on natural treatments against hormonal acne by rebalancing the terrain with probiotics and evening primrose and chasteberry extracts that regulate hormonal balance, as in the Balance & Glow formula. Note: this supplement can be taken during pregnancy. However, since the chasteberry contained in the formula is not recommended for breastfeeding women, we invite you to consult your doctor/gynecologist before starting the treatment.

Face mapping: decode your acne!

Face mapping involves mapping the face from the forehead to the neck. This method, derived from Chinese medicine, creates a link between internal organ dysfunction and the position of spots on the face. It allows you to better understand your imperfections and skin problems so you can treat them properly.

• - Pimples on the forehead : the upper part of the forehead is linked to digestive problems and the lower part of the forehead to the heart and stress.

• - Pimples between the eyebrows : This area symbolizes the liver. It cleans and recycles waste, including certain hormones. When it becomes overloaded, the skin takes over.

• - Pimples on the nose : at this level, this can cause excess cholesterol.

• - Pimples on the temples and ears : can indicate a problem with the kidneys.

• - Pimples on the cheeks : characterize the lungs.

• - Pimples on the jaw : the area most sensitive to hormonal imbalances and emotional stress.

• - Pimples in the middle of the chin : can mean a problem with the intestine or stomach.

• - Pimples on the neck and chest : are linked to stress.

As followers of the concept of holistic beauty , we are convinced that the skin is a reflection of our body. If we experience an imbalance in our body , it will show on our skin. Before trying to camouflage the symptoms of hormonal acne, it is important to understand the causes so that we can act, when possible, in the right place. External beauty begins with a healthy lifestyle and good internal health.

One of the natural treatments for acne: a healthy lifestyle

Adopting a healthy lifestyle is important for staying fit and healthy, which will help you maintain beautiful skin. Start by learning how to manage your stress. Stress is one of the factors that affects the body and can lead to the appearance of acne lesions.

To combat stress and take care of yourself, engage in physical activity . Exercise is particularly beneficial for the skin because perspiration opens pores and allows toxins to escape. Furthermore, by facilitating blood circulation, tissues are better nourished, making the skin supple, firm, and radiant.

Physical activity also helps you sleep better . We know that sleep is particularly important for the body and for the skin. It is when we sleep that it regenerates and detoxifies.

A healthy lifestyle inevitably requires a balanced and varied diet that limits the consumption of refined sugars, saturated fats, dairy products, and alcohol, and favors fruits, vegetables, oily fish, nuts, herbs, and more. Diet plays a key role in the proper functioning of the body. It provides the body with the nutrients it needs.

What other treatment is there for hormonal acne?

Certain daily actions and habits can help our body cope better with hormonal changes and reduce their impact on our skin.

Our Hormonal Acne Routine

Your beauty routine should always begin with makeup removal . This step is absolutely essential to remove all traces of makeup and allow the skin to breathe. Then, cleanse your face with a gentle product to finish removing all impurities. Finish by applying a moisturizer that is suitable for your skin and will nourish it deeply. This ritual is essential to limit the risk of inflammation and therefore hormonal acne.

Why take dietary supplements for hormonal acne?

Taking dietary supplements may be recommended when we do not find (or do not find in sufficient quantity) the nutrients our body needs in our diet. As their name suggests, dietary supplements are used in addition to a balanced diet, they do not replace it. As additional nutritional contributions , they are useful for relieving ailments or compensating for deficiencies.

To address skin problems, we have formulated an anti-hormonal acne food supplement: Balance & Glow This supplement based on probiotics and a patented complex combining plants, adaptogens and antioxidants is the perfect formula to alleviate skin reactions linked to hormonal fluctuations.

Probiotics help regulate the digestive system, which is often the source of recurring or occasional skin problems. Convinced that the health of our body is reflected on the outside, we offer supplements that help maintain the balance of the microbiota (the set of bacteria present in the digestive system, in the skin, etc.).