How Do You Sync Your Skin Routine To Your Monthly Cycle With Skin and Hormones?
When someone mentions about monthly cycles that a woman goes through, only two things come to mind: Menstruation and Ovulation. Even then people just think of these two as phases that every woman has to go through as a part of their general reproduction system and nothing more than that.
Sadly, what a lot of people, including women themselves, don’t know about themselves is that monthly cycle also has two other phases called Follicular phase and the Luteal phase and they are just as important as Menstruation and Ovulation.
Although today’s society boasts of women striding shoulder to shoulder with men, it often forgets that women and men are different, biologically. It expects women to live the same linear lifestyle as men. This often results in a rise in cortisol, bloating, cramps, moods, hormonal acne, weight gain, etc. Women are cyclical beings. Our body goes through seasons of life and death just as Mother Nature does – Spring (Follicular), summer (Ovulation), Autumn (Luteal), and Winter (Menstruation).
This imbalance in their hormones also obviously affects their skin and can result in acne, inflammation, skin puffiness, dullness, etc. This is why all women need to practice syncing their monthly cycle phases by balancing their skin and hormones, not just to elevate their skincare needs but to have a full-blown glow-up, as every single phase of our monthly cycle demands a different self-care routine.
So, without further ado, let’s learn how to balance your skin and hormones to sync your skincare routine with your monthly cycle to honor your body the right way!
Balancing Skin and Hormones During Periods or Menstrual phase
• What happens at this time: This is the time when most women bleed for around 3-5 days every month. Some women also bleed up to 7 or 10 days. This is the time when all of our hormones and our energy levels are relatively lower than usual. Your productivity slows and you become more emotional and prone to take more stress.
• Skincare routine: Use hydrating skincare products with anti-inflammatory and calming properties. Wash your face twice a day since your hormones at this time can cause an increase in producing sebum and can cause acne. You can use our Body&Butter soaps that are the best natural handmade soaps in India. You can also try gua sha and other massaging exercises to get your blood flow going. Keep your makeup minimal.
• Diet: Reduce oily food and carbs. Drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated. Eat green vegetables and fruits that are warm and nourishing for your body.
• Exercise routine: Try not doing intensive or high-intensity exercises. Invest in rest and self-care. You are a fitness girlie, you can try doing bed pilates or yoga when you’re down, which is enough to get your blood circulation working and making your face glow.
Balancing Skin and Hormones During Follicular phase
• What happens at this time: Follicular phase happens right after you transition from your menstrual phase. It is known as the phase that prepares your body for the fertile phase (ovulation). This phase is where your uterus lining begins to thicken. This phase lasts for about a week. This is when your estrogen hormone rises. Your energy level begins to rise, you become more active and your creativity increases.
• Skincare routine: Because of high estrogen, your skin would already getting more luminous and moisturised. You should invest in exfoliating your face to keep your skin protected from any blemishes or clearing any redness from menstruation induced acne or pimples. You can invest in our Body&Butter Charcoal soap or Rose petal soap that are the best natural handmade soaps in India for exfoliating skin.
• Diet: Try eating whole grains, legumes, and vitamin B rich foods like eggs, greens and avocados for boosting your energy and making your face glow.
• Exercise routine: You can take advantage of your energy right now and try doing strength training, cardio, running, dancing and more energising workouts.
Balancing Skin and Hormones During the Ovulation phase
• What happens this time: This is the time when you are in the most fertile phase of your monthly cycle. It’s when your body releases an egg. You’re tend to be more active, productive. Your focus increases. You become more social and confident. There is also a rise in pheromones.
• Skincare routine: Exfoliate to steer clear from dead skin cells and excess oil. Use gentle exfoliators like Body&Butter soaps that are not only the best natural handmade soaps in India for exfoliating skin but are also helpful in retaining your skin’s natural moisture. You can use our chocolate mud soap, rose petal soap or ubtan soap that are also scented and won’t make your sweat smell because of rise in pheromones during the ovulation phase.
• Diet: You should eat more raw foods, fruits and salads. Your diet should include meat, fish, eggs, whole grains, leafy greens and lots of water. Proper hydration promotes the development of follicles during ovulation.
• Exercise routine: Ovulation is the time when you are the most energetic, so you can try doing sweaty HIIT exercises, running and cycling.
Balancing Skin and Hormones During Luteal phase
• What happens this time: Luteal phase is also known as the premenstrual phase. This is the time when your body experiences a rise in progesterone. At this time, you start losing focus, you are not as energetic as you were in the ovulation phase. You may experience PMS, bloating, mood swings, and food cravings.
• Skincare routine: Your skin is very sensitive at this time, so avoid makeup. Wash your face twice a day. Try using gentle exfoliators to avoid acne and other calming products with anti-inflammation properties.
• Diet: You should include more calories, carbs, vegetables and high-fibre foods in your diet during this period. You can eat calcium-rich foods and tofu, and leafy greens.
• Exercise routine: At this time, you should start slowing down and invest in self-care. If you still want to do some physical activity, you can do pilates, low-impact workouts, and yoga.
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