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From Acne to Menopause: How Hormones Affect Your Skin
It is widely known that hormones can have a major impact on our skin. However, did you know that hormones can play a role in our skin health our ? Fluctuating hormone levels can result in skin concerns during periods in a woman’s lifetime such as menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. Knowing what skin to expect will help you prepare for and treat them if necessary. First, let’s address the that have the potential to affect the health of our skin.
Hormones: Androgens
or symptoms: acne during puberty, adult acne, PCOS-related acne
Treatments at sk:n:
Salicylic acid is a key in treatments and when treating acne. It is a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid) which means it helps reduce inflammation, bacteria and the productions of sebum. Be that it is not safe if you have an aspirin allergy. sk:n offer peels we may for acne, such as Enerpeel salicylic or pyruvic, Epionce peel, or a Medik8 peel.
What can I use?
Similarly with skincare, you should look for key such as or glycolic acid, and retinol ( A – although you are advised not to use while you are pregnant or trying to conceive). Acne are to take care with strong C skincare as they can the skin. The Obagi Nu-Derm System is also great for acne to help clear their skin.
Hormones: Androgens, progesterone and oestrogen
or symptoms: cycles can cause acne and breakouts
Treatments at sk:n: Skin including and Hydrafacial should be avoided if you have moderate to severe acne, however it is great for skin.
What skincare can I use?
products that drench your skin in ! Also make sure to use an appropriate retinol in your routine, and an to slough away dead skin cells and reveal a fresh glow.
Hormones: Androgens
Conditions or symptoms: The hormonal in those with PCOS affects how the ovaries work, so females with higher levels of androgens (e.g. testosterone) may excess hair and can also result in acne and dark .
at sk:n: and .
Excess hair growth, caused by PCOS or can be easily and safely treated all over the body and face with laser hair removal. We 8-12 treatments, and then follow with top-up to keep the hair growth at bay due to imbalances.
If you’re experiencing acne or dark and pigmentation as a result of PCOS, you can book a with one of our skin specialists.
What can I use?
We would create a bespoke routine for you during your consultation.
Hormones: Oestrogen, androgens
Conditions or symptoms: Loss of oestrogen plays a role in the skin’s process, which may result in dryness, thinning skin and a loss of elasticity and . Your levels rise which may result in breakouts, acne and blocked pores.
Treatments at sk:n: and advanced skin treatments.
Anti-ageing injectables are a great for those noticing the first signs of ageing with dry, dull skin and uneven texture. is a new injectable that not only facial volume loss by providing an immediate lifting effect, but also simultaneously collagen within your skin long after you have had .
not only hydrates the skin, but counteracts skin ageing and laxity. Also to as an moisturiser, it adds intense and skin for glowing, natural-looking results.
and can help to restore lost facial volume with ageing.
can also help tighten the skin. It encourages a that renews the skin cells, and as your skin repairs, the of collagen and is triggered to give an almost immediate effect.
What skincare can I use?
We would recommend a medical-grade to tackle the signs of ageing, a C to the skin and protect free radicals, as well as an moisturiser and a high factor . Our skin specialists can help create a bespoke for you to glowy, younger-looking skin.
Hormones: Oestrogen, androgens
or symptoms: While HRT is a common treatment for menopausal that aims to settle the hormones and balance the loss of oestrogen, it can lead to skin ageing and .
at sk:n: Skin and Analysis
We would recommend one of our clinics and getting your skin assessed, before having a more in-depth about your skin condition and goals so that our experts can help build a bespoke treatment plan of products and to suit your skin.
What skincare can I use? Adding peptides will support with skin ageing, and retinol is a great addition to increase cell turnover, exfoliate dead skin cells and boost production. Our experts can help build your perfect routine.
Hormones: Androgens
Conditions or symptoms: Increase in these hormone levels can result in excess hair growth. The most common cause is PCOS.
at sk:n:
Laser hair removal is the most effective method of hair removal available, reducing hair growth by up to 90%, with some of our seeing even better results. Unlike other methods such as waxing, depilatory creams and shaving, laser hair gives long lasting results, without the ingrown hairs and irritation associated.
Hormones: and oestrogen
or symptoms: While is often associated with having radiant skin, oil as a result of high progesterone levels can result in acne
at sk:n: Limited
We do not unfortunately treat women at sk:n to keep them and their unborn child safe. However, you can still look after your pregnancy skin at home!
What skincare can I use? Gentle products!
Make sure to use non-active on the skin and gentle products, and please avoid (vitamin A).
can take a few months to stabilise, and even longer if you are breastfeeding. If you are not breastfeeding, then you can have most after 6 weeks.
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