It always starts the same way.
You look in the mirror and notice a pimple that seems to have popped up out of the blue.
It’s almost time for another round with Aunt Flo.
For many people who menstruate, an acne breakout is the first sign their period is on the horizon.
Premenstrual acne breakouts are a common period woe.
Astudyconducted in 2014 found that 65% women agreed that their acne worsened with menses.
Similar to many premenstrual symptoms, acne breakouts are a result of normal hormonal fluctuations.
According toCurology, progesterone, in particular, contributes to greater sebum production by stimulating the sebaceous glands.
The excessive oil production sparked by the sebaceous glands clogs your pores and leads to acne.
For this stage, you want to keep things simple and stick to what works for you.
Once the bleeding ends, the follicular phase begins.
So it should be looking plump, calm, radiant."
She recommended letting your skin continue to thrive on its own and following your normalskincare routine.
Focus on maintaining your skin and feel free to experiment with new products whilst your skin can entertain them.
It begins around 14 days before the start of your period.
During the start, the scales are still tipped in your favor because your estrogen levels are still optimal.
And finally, we have the luteal phase, or the pre-menstruation stage.
It’s sad, but you have to watch your estrogen glow fade away as the levels decrease.
