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Mon Jul 16, 2007 6:33 pm  |
Found this from the web, just like to share with you:
Your cycle begins on the first day of your period and can last anywhere from 21 to 40 days. In the first week after your period, your oestrogen level increases, helping to keep skin clear (oestrogen is the hormone that helps keep oil glands in check). When ovulation occurs around day 14 of your cycle, progesterone (another hormone) starts to surge and your potential for acne blemishes increases and peaks, just days before your period. That is when you will experience oily skin and acne breakouts.
Keeping skin acne free requires more than just diligent skincare. It is also a matter of timing your skin care according to your monthly hormonal surges. That is because monthly hormone fluctuations stimulate the skin’s sebaceous glands to secrete oil. The more oil our skin produces, the higher the possibility that acne problems will arise.
WEEK-BY-WEEK SKINCARE
Week 1 (The cycle begins on the first day of your period)
Hormone levels are at their monthly low. Skin may appear dull or it could be recovering from premenstrual acne flare-ups. At this period, your skin needs regular and gentle care.
Use mild cleansers that contain soothing ingredients like Aloe, Chamomile or Green Tea. While washing, massage your face gently with the pads of your fingertips.
Concealers are your skin’s best friends this week. Choose an oil-free one that contains Salicylic Acid or Sulphur, which can help to unclog pores.
Treat skin to a moisturizing or exfoliating mask. Left on for 10 minutes, an exfoliating mask will remove any flakiness on the skin and have skin lightening effects on a dull complexion. The moisturizing element will provide much needed extra skin hydration.
Treat lingering acne scars and blemishes with acne treatment products that contain Salicylic Acid or Tea Tree Oil.
TIP: Do not skimp on your moisturizer. Hydrate your skin regularly and choose moisturizers that are oil-free or comedogenic.
Week 2 (The week after your period)
As oestrogen levels are rising, your skin condition is at its peak with a clear and balanced complexion.
For most skin types, ranging from normal to combination skin, this is a good time for professional pampering. Since your skin is not overly sensitive, you can get a simple gentle facial done.
If you have very sensitive skin, do not go for facials as this may have the effects of over-stimulating your sensitive skin and cause further problems. Opt for a simple regimen that consists of a mild cleanser, sunscreen, moisturizer and a good acne treatment product (if you still experience acne breakouts during this week).
Keep using the same mild cleansers you used in Week 1 and make sure that you keep your skin clean and fresh by washing your face twice a day. There is no need to carry out excessive cleansing as this may strip your skin of its natural sebum.
Exfoliate your skin with exfoliating products that contain skin sloughers like Glycolic acid, Lactic acid or Salicylic Acid. However, if your skin is extremely sensitive, you should avoid using such exfoliating products as they may further sensitize your skin.
TIP: Always remove make-up before going to bed. Sleeping with your make-up on can cause pores to clog and trigger acne breakouts.
Week 3 (Ovulation)
While your oestrogen levels peak, progesterone surges. These hormonal fluctuations cause oily skin flare-ups and acne breakouts. At this period your skin needs acne blemishes battling treatments and moderate exfoliation.
Keep skin clean and fresh by washing your face twice a day with a mild cleanser, in the morning and in the night. Use an alcohol-free toner to deep-cleanse your pores.
During other times, cleanse skin by using water only. Water is the natural healer for skin and can calm your skin without stripping your skin of its natural sebum.
During Week 3 and Week 4, bring oil-blotting pads with you to mop up excess oil for a matte complexion.
Pamper your skin with products that prevent acne scars and blemishes. They usually contain Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxide, Chlorhexidine and Tea Tree Oil.
Use an acne clearing mask this week. For normal skin users, the mask can be used 2 times a week, while sensitive skin users should only use it once a week.
TIP: Resist the urge to squeeze your pimples. Apply a warm washcloth to the pimples for several minutes and follow with an antibacterial Benzoyl-Peroxide or Chlorhexidine product.
Week 4 (The week before your period)
Your oestrogen plummets while progesterone continues to surge. Your skin is at its oiliest, and painful pimples, bumps or acne cysts flare up.
Keep skin clean and fresh by washing your face twice a day with a mild cleanser, in the morning and in the night.
During other times, cleanse skin by using water only. Water is the natural healer for skin and can calm your skin without stripping your skin of its natural sebum.
Treat your acne scars and blemishes with spot treatments, in the morning and in the night.
Declog your pores by using an acne mask at least twice this week. Sensitive skin users should only use an acne mask once a week.
Look for foundations that contain Salicylic Acid, which will help clear pores. Also make sure that your make-up is labeled non-comedogenic so that it would not clog pores.
Stay away from any sort of skin trauma this week. No waxing, laser treatments, microdermabrasion and facials. You are bound to experience extra discomfort on the acne affected areas if you do.
TIP: If the acne affected areas show no improvement and seem to be getting worse, you should immediately consult a dermatologist who can prescribe topical acne medication or oral antibiotics. |
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Mon Jul 16, 2007 6:42 pm |
Great information, thanks for posting that iaimei!
I'm definitely going to print it out. |
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Tue Jul 17, 2007 2:03 am |
Yes, very informative and something I have taken into consideration in my skincare a while ago. When I stopped using hormonal BC these stages in my skin became much more noticable and now I take my hormon level into consideration when I do my daily skincare. The really positiv thing is that I can rotate my products (and have more products..) without feeling I am wasting money.  |
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Live in Switzerland, age 32, dehydrated combination skin, sensitive to climate changes, some food and cosmetic products. Very fair. |
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Tue Jul 17, 2007 3:01 am |
Thanks, iaimei!! I've been longing to know more abt this!!
unfortunately, there still doesnt seem to have any way to prevent acnes from PMS...  |
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Tue Jul 17, 2007 9:23 am |
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When ovulation occurs around day 14 of your cycle, progesterone (another hormone) starts to surge and your potential for acne blemishes increases and peaks, just days before your period. That is when you will experience oily skin and acne breakouts.
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this seems to be the opposite of what happens with me....in fact i use progesterone cream to clear up any acne breakouts |
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oily tzone;fair; mild roseacea;PCOS symptoms-hirsutism,occasional cystic acne. Mid 30's-light-med brown hair, light brown eyes |
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Tue Jul 17, 2007 10:17 am |
| Thanks for all the info knew some already but not all |
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