Is your skin ruled by your menstrual cycle? Here's how to deal with acne and dry skin

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Your hormones fluctuate before, during and after your period – inflicting ups and down not just on your mood, but on your complexion as well. Can adjusting your skincare routine according to these shifts help you attain clearer skin? CNA Lifestyle gets the answers from a dermatologist.

cleanse skin gently and thoroughly, and hydrate it with moisturisers that suit your skin type. For now, avoid skincare with ingredients that may irritate skin. It’s not a good time to be trying out that new retinol serum or glycolic-acid peel.intaining a good skin barrier with regular emollients and avoidance of irritants or allergens can reduce skin sensitivity,” said Dr Ho.

Use Kiehl’s Breakout Control Targeted Acne Spot Treatment, S$52, to dry up pimples, reduce inflammation and speed up healing of acne.Oestrogen and progesterone start plunging right before menstruation starts and are at their lowest throughout your entire menstrual cycle when your period begins. During the first few days of their period, some women may still be experiencing a breakout, while others may feel that their skin is dry and dull.

Farmacy’s Deep Sweep 2% BHA Pore Refining Toner, S$42, lightly exfoliates and keep pores clean, thus preventing them from becoming clogged with excess sebum.Your period is over and oestrogen starts to rise, reviving the glow in your complexion once again. For about two weeks starting from now, your skin should be at its most well-behaved, looking more clear, refined and feeling more hydrated than it was in the pre-menstrual phase.

It’s also time to bring out the big guns, skincare-wise. Retinoid, vitamin C facial treatments, be they a serum or mask, will help boost your glow and rid skin of acne marks. Plan any in-clinic or in-salon facial treatments for this time, since your skin is in its strongest state and is much less likely to suffer irritation.

 

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