Want To Avoid Hormonal Breakouts? Do This When You’re On Your Period
Oh, the joys of being a woman. As if dealing with our period wasn’t inconvenient enough, then the hormonal acne shows up. If you're sick of that pesky pimple popping up in between your eyebrows or in the center of your chin each time your period rolls around, here are some ways to help.
A woman’s body goes through a natural 28 day cycle (on average), including four different phases. These phases include menstruation, the follicular phase, ovulation, and the luteal phase. As your period is approaching, your hormone levels change, with estrogen and progesterone levels dropping. This causes your sebaceous glands to secrete more sebum, which is the natural oily substance that can cause breakouts. During your period, your body is also dealing with inflammation, which can lead to acne too. But don’t lose hope, there are things you can do to help prevent these breakouts!