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8 Ways Your Daily Skin Care Regimen Should Change Along with Your Menstrual CycleYou probably know about the link between hormones and acne, but were you aware that your menstrual cycle has a lot to do with "good skin days" too? Here's how to deal with the way your period affects your skin every day of the month |
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"Women are supposed to have a different appearance throughout the month," says Rebecca Booth, MD, a gynecologist and author of "The Venus Week." "Mother Nature designed us to look better when we are more fertile." Therefore, higher estrogen levels generally equate to better-looking skin.
Even if you haven't had a pimple in 10 years, your hormones are constantly affecting your skin -- and how they do it is directly related to your age. "Most women reach peak fertility -- and peak collagen production -- at about age 27," says Booth. "Then it starts a gradual decline that picks up speed around ages 35, 42, and finally menopause." Understanding the relationship between your estrogen levels and your skin can help you deal with both the changes over the course of the month and the changes throughout your life. By making the most of your collagen-producing days, you'll see long-term benefits.
Skip ahead to find out how you should change your skin care with your cycle.
Unfortunately, if you're on The Pill the same rules don't apply. "The birth control pill is often credited with curing acne," explains Booth. "And it works. But it also mutes the good days -- making them harder to detect." And even though fluctuations still exist, those in the know suggest sticking with a regular regimen throughout the month.
To make the most of how your hormones and skin jibe, follow these eight tips and have a vibrant complexion all month long.
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WOW! This article has to be a new fav of mine. Kudos to the author and whoever thought/approved this topic. More of these types please!
by asiagirl4ever Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 11:53PM Report as inappropriate
insightful and eye-opening article, but really pricey products and not very helpful for someone with an irregular and unpredictable cycle!
by jenstar313 Friday, January 11, 2013 at 09:41AM Report as inappropriate
Thanks
by EricaC123 Friday, December 28, 2012 at 04:45PM Report as inappropriate
expensive
by aishak55 Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 04:02PM Report as inappropriate
This was a very insightful article. I never thought to base my skincare on my menstrual cycle but it makes sense. Thanks for the useful information.
by HeathRene Monday, September 10, 2012 at 11:48AM Report as inappropriate
Ouch! Some of this stuff is expensive!
by Kikidoll27 Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 12:03PM Report as inappropriate
How do you expect everyday, average people to afford skin care products that cost $100 or $180? Be more realistic in your recommendations. Not all of us get free samples of awesome products to try out!
by carissa_anderson Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 11:38AM Report as inappropriate
great info
by Nicole2814 Monday, July 16, 2012 at 09:09PM Report as inappropriate
great information, but next time can give more information on cheaper and affordable products
by jaye_tyler Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 02:32PM Report as inappropriate
Great info
by Kary26 Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 03:03PM Report as inappropriate