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From Acne to Menopause: How Hormones Affect Your Skin
It is widely known that can have a major impact on our skin. However, did you know that can play a role in our skin health throughout our ? hormone levels can result in skin concerns during in a woman’s lifetime such as menstruation, pregnancy, and . what skin to expect will help you prepare for and treat them if . First, let’s address the hormones that have the potential to affect the health of our skin.
Hormones: Androgens
or symptoms: acne during puberty, adult acne, PCOS-related acne
at sk:n:
acid is a key ingredient in treatments and skincare when 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 . sk:n clinics offer peels we may for acne, such as Enerpeel salicylic or pyruvic, peel, or a Medik8 peel.
What skincare can I use?
Similarly with skincare, you should look for key such as or acid, and (vitamin A – although you are advised not to use while you are pregnant or trying to conceive). Acne sufferers are advised to take care with strong vitamin C skincare as they can aggravate the skin. The Obagi System is also great for acne to help clear their skin.
Hormones: Androgens, and oestrogen
Conditions or symptoms: Monthly cycles can cause acne and breakouts
Treatments at sk:n: Skin treatments and Hydrafacial should be if you have to severe acne, however it is great for congested skin.
What can I use?
Hydrating that drench your skin in moisture! Also make sure to use an retinol in your routine, and an exfoliating cleanser to slough away dead skin cells and reveal a fresh glow.
Hormones: Androgens
Conditions or symptoms: The imbalances in those with PCOS how the ovaries work, so with higher levels of androgens (e.g. testosterone) may develop excess hair and can also result in acne and dark patches.
at sk:n: and .
Excess hair growth, caused by PCOS or can be easily and safely 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 hormonal imbalances.
If you’re acne or dark patches and pigmentation as a result of PCOS, you can book a with one of our skin specialists.
What skincare 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 injectables are a great solution for those noticing the first signs of ageing with dry, dull skin and uneven texture. is a new advanced injectable that not only facial volume loss by providing an immediate lifting effect, but also collagen production within your skin long after you have had treatment.
not only hydrates the skin, but counteracts skin ageing and laxity. Also to as an moisturiser, it adds hydration and smooths skin for glowing, .
and can help to lost facial volume with ageing.
can also help tighten the skin. It a that renews the skin cells, and as your skin repairs, the of and elastin is triggered to give an almost immediate effect.
What can I use?
We would a medical-grade product to tackle the signs of ageing, a C to brighten the skin and against free radicals, as well as an and a high factor sunscreen. Our skin specialists can help create a bespoke skincare programme for you to achieve glowy, skin.
Hormones: Oestrogen, androgens
Conditions or symptoms: While HRT is a common for symptoms that aims to settle the hormones and balance the loss of oestrogen, it can lead to skin ageing and breakouts.
at sk:n: Skin Assessment and Analysis
We would recommend one of our clinics and getting your skin assessed, before having a more in-depth consultation about your skin 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 cell turnover, dead skin cells and boost . Our can help build your .
Hormones: Androgens
or symptoms: in these hormone levels can result in excess hair growth. The most common cause is PCOS.
Treatments at sk:n:
Laser hair removal is the most effective method of hair removal available, permanently hair growth by up to 90%, with some of our clients seeing even better results. Unlike other such as waxing, creams and shaving, laser hair removal gives long results, HArmonyCa® without the ingrown hairs and associated.
Hormones: Progesterone and oestrogen
or symptoms: While pregnancy is often associated with having radiant skin, oil as a result of high progesterone 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 skincare can I use? Gentle products!
Make sure to use non-active on the skin and gentle products, and please avoid retinol (vitamin A).
Post-natal hormones can take a few months to stabilise, and even longer if you are . If you are not breastfeeding, then you can have most treatments after 6 weeks.
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