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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 can play a role in our skin health our lifetime? Fluctuating hormone levels can result in skin concerns during periods in a woman’s lifetime such as menstruation, pregnancy, and . Knowing what skin to expect will help you prepare for and treat them if . First, let’s address the hormones that have the to affect the health of our skin.
Hormones: Androgens
Conditions or symptoms: acne during puberty, adult acne, acne
Treatments at sk:n:
acid is a key ingredient 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 clinics offer peels we may recommend for acne, such as salicylic or pyruvic, peel, or a Medik8 Clarity peel.
What can I use?
with skincare, you should look for key ingredients such as salicylic or glycolic acid, and retinol ( A – although you are advised not to use retinol while you are or trying to conceive). Acne sufferers are to take care with strong vitamin C skincare as they can aggravate the skin. The Obagi Nu-Derm System is also great for acne clients to help clear their skin.
Hormones: Androgens, and oestrogen
Conditions or symptoms: cycles can cause acne and breakouts
Treatments at sk:n: Skin treatments including and should be avoided if you have moderate to severe acne, it is great for skin.
What skincare can I use?
Hydrating products that drench your skin in moisture! Also make sure to use an appropriate in your routine, and an cleanser 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 with higher levels of (e.g. testosterone) may develop excess hair and can also result in acne and dark patches.
Treatments at sk:n: and .
Excess hair growth, caused by PCOS or hirsuitism 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 .
If you’re acne or dark and as a result of PCOS, you can book a consultation with one of our skin specialists.
What can I use?
We would create a bespoke routine for you during your consultation.
Hormones: Oestrogen, androgens
or symptoms: Loss of plays a role in the skin’s process, which may result in dryness, thinning skin and a loss of and . Your androgen levels rise which may result in breakouts, acne and pores.
Treatments at sk:n: and advanced skin treatments.
Anti-ageing are a great solution for those noticing the first signs of ageing with dry, dull skin and uneven texture. is a new injectable that not only restores facial volume loss by an lifting effect, but also simultaneously stimulates collagen within your skin long after you have had .
not only hydrates the skin, but counteracts skin ageing and laxity. Also to as an injectable moisturiser, it adds hydration and skin for glowing, .
and can help to lost facial volume associated with ageing.
can also help tighten the skin. It a that renews the skin cells, and as your skin repairs, the production of collagen and elastin is triggered to give an almost effect.
What skincare can I use?
We would recommend a medical-grade product to tackle the signs of ageing, a vitamin C to the skin and protect against free radicals, as well as an anti-ageing moisturiser and a high factor . Our skin specialists can help create a bespoke skincare programme for you to achieve glowy, younger-looking skin.
Hormones: Oestrogen, androgens
Conditions or symptoms: While HRT is a common treatment for menopausal that aims to settle the and balance the loss of oestrogen, it can lead to skin ageing and trigger .
at sk:n: Skin Assessment and Analysis
We would visiting one of our and getting your skin assessed, before having a more about your skin and goals so that our can help build a treatment plan of products and to suit your skin.
What can I use? Adding peptides will support with skin ageing, and is a great addition to 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 levels can result in excess hair growth. The most common cause is PCOS.
Treatments at sk:n:
Laser hair is the most method of hair available, permanently 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 hairs and irritation associated.
Hormones: and oestrogen
Conditions or symptoms: While pregnancy is often associated with having skin, oil production as a result of high levels can result in acne
Treatments at sk:n: Limited
We do not unfortunately treat pregnant women at sk:n to keep them and their unborn child safe. However, you can still look after your skin at home!
What can I use? Gentle !
Make sure to use ingredients on the skin and gentle products, and please avoid retinol (vitamin A).
hormones can take a few months to stabilise, and even longer if you are . If you are not breastfeeding, then you can have most after 6 weeks.
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