CYCLE 101
The natural menstrual cycle is made up of 4 phases in which hormonal fluctuations occur. These hormonal fluctuations also affect your skin.
YOUR SKIN DURING THE 4 CYCLE PHASES
PHASE 1 - MENSTRUATION
Each new cycle begins with the first day of your period. Hormonally, the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone are at their lowest levels here.
For your skin, this means that it is more sensitive and drier. This makes it look pale, porous or even wrinkled.
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PHASE 2 - FOLLICULAR PHASE
Once your period is over, the follicular phase begins.
Your estrogen levels increase, which has a direct positive effect on your skin. Your skin can bind water and retain moisture better, the elasticity and firmness of your skin increases and sebum production is inhibited. Your skin is also less sensitive. Great news!
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PHASE 3 - OVULATION
Although ovulation doesn't last long, for many it is a real glow-up moment. This is because estrogen levels are at their peak and your skin is well supplied with blood, plump, radiant, glowy and even.
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PHASE 4 - LUTEAL PHASE
The luteal phase begins after ovulation.
This is when the estrogen level drops sharply, while the progesterone concentration rises. The male sex hormone testosterone, which is often responsible for blemishes and pimples, makes an appearance.
This is why your skin tends to be more oily, blemished, uneven and sensitive to light during the luteal phase - classic symptoms that occur particularly in the days before your next period!
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