Your monthly cycle ushers in major shifts in your hormone levels, particularly the big players in skin health: testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone. This can have a big impact on your skin care needs.
Phase 1 The Menstrual Phase: This is the ideal time to focus on clearing out pores, absorbing toxins, and facilitating cell turnover.
Phase 2 and 3 The Follicular Phase and The Ovulatory Phase: This is a great time to do more intense treatments like a peel and incorporate high-end serums like a vitamin C serum since collagen production is increased by estrogen.
Phase 4 The Luteal Phase: This is the time to focus on preventing acne by absorbing oil and clearing out pores. Products also need to be gentle and anti-inflammatory since the skin is sensitive.