Do you notice clusters of often painful pimples on your jaw or chin? Do they appear a few days or a week before your period? You probably suffer from hormonal acne. This is a skin condition that affects all skin types. In reality, it is linked to the hormonal upheaval caused by the menstrual cycle. So, the big question that is on all our minds is how to get rid of them! Here are our tips for putting an end to hormonal acne.
Understanding the onset of hormonal acne
Hormonal acne often appears during adolescence, when puberty occurs and continues into adulthood due to hormonal fluctuations in the menstrual cycle. Pimples usually appear a few days or a week before menstruation. In some women, they are still present a few days after menstruation.
Hormonal acne is characterized by the appearance of inflamed pimples on the jaws and chin that are tight and itchy. In fact, the arrival of menstruation is accompanied by an excessive production of hormones. These hormones stimulate the sebaceous glands, generating a significant amount of sebum, which is responsible for the appearance of pimples.
This problem can be accompanied by a real drop in morale in those affected, if the scars from previous spots do not disappear before new spots appear.
To combat this condition, it is important to have a proper skincare routine. At On Behalf, our goal is to help you take care of your skin with natural and healthy products. We manufacture effective cleansing products to alleviate the effects of hormonal acne.
A Skin Care Routine to Eliminate Acne
One of the most important things to keep in mind if you suffer from hormonal acne is to establish a skin care routine. Hormonal acne does not go away after a few days of treatment. It takes an effective routine that can be maintained over time to keep it under control.
👉Gentle cleansing of the skin
The first step of the routine is daily skin cleansing and especially in the right way. The ideal is to do it in the morning when you wake up and in the evening after work. Evening cleansing is even more important if you live in a place where the air is polluted. This removes all the impurities that have accumulated on your face during the day.
Also, you should definitely avoid irritating products with dubious composition. They are aggressive and will not help you get rid of your problem.
For this, opt for a very gentle superfatted soap . On Behalf offers you the Pure Détox superfatted soap , gentle, nourishing and sanitizing, perfect for ridding sensitive skin of impurities. It is composed of active ingredients such as Tea Tree essential oil , stinging nettle powder, jojoba oil which have a purifying role.
Lather the soap between your wet hands and apply the foam to your face using light, circular movements. This soap, which contains tea tree essential oil, is not recommended for pregnant women.
👉 Skin exfoliation
In a skincare routine , exfoliation has an important place, regardless of skin type. In addition to eliminating impurities, it unclogs pores and promotes the evacuation of sebum, which causes pimples. It stimulates microcirculation which brightens the complexion, makes the skin softer and smoother. Exfoliation also slows down skin aging because it promotes the renewal of skin cells, thus improving cell regeneration.
So, can't wait to start exfoliating your face, right? But be careful, you'll only get the most out of it if you use the right exfoliating product. Using any exfoliant can have the opposite effect and irritate your skin.
At On Behalf, we offer an exfoliating treatment that has it all: #01 Exfoliate Me . It is composed of plum kernel powder, avocado oil, olive oil, coconut oil and shea butter, a gentle exfoliating treatment for all skin types, even sensitive.
It is used alternately with other soaps such as Pure Detox. You can use it once a week. We recommend taking a hot shower before using it. This helps open the pores so that the treatment takes effect.
👉 The illuminating treatment
Acne often means spots and dull complexion. Having an illuminating treatment in your routine will help you reduce spots and clarify your complexion. The #03 Radiance boost with coconut, carrot and apricot is perfect for an anti-hormonal acne routine. You can use it alternately with the Pure detox for a stunning result.
Skin hydration
Your skin prone to hormonal acne also needs hydration. This is necessary to rebalance the hydrolipidic film and to better control sebum production. However, you absolutely must pay attention to the type of moisturizer you use. From you to us, it is best to avoid commercial products that do not give real details on the constituents.
To be on the safe side, avoid products labeled "non-comedogenic." To go even further, choose brands that offer creams or balms made from certified natural products . This is your guarantee that they are suitable for your skin.
For example, you have at On Behalf an ultra-hydrating balm , certified organic and 100% natural . It can be applied to the face, body and hair. It is in stick format, which is very practical to have it everywhere with you. You now know the essentials of hormonal acne and the routine to adopt to reduce its effects. By adopting the right actions on a daily basis, hormonal acne, as you have known it, will be just a memory.
