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Find Out What Your Skin Needs During Different Periods Of The Month

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Find Out What Your Skin Needs During Different Periods Of The Month

by Arissa Ha  /   November 13, 2019

Painful Cramps During Your Period? These TCM Remedies Will Help

Age is often not a factor when it comes to having the odd pimple or two during your period. Besides slapping on some pimple cream and hoping for the best when you do get them, use this handy guide to anticipate your skin’s needs to help it glow all-day, every day.

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Find Out What Your Skin Needs During Different Periods Of The Month
Day 1 to 7: Menstrual Phase
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During your period, your body experiences lower progesterone and estrogen, which means it has lower sebum production but also weaker skin barrier function compared to other times of the month. Skin can be drier and more sensitive than usual, which means you need something hydrating, that also strengthens skin’s barrier function.

We recommend: Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream, $49 (50 g)

This lightweight moisturiser underwent a refomulation earlier this year and features even better hydration with its low molecular weight hyaluronic acid. It also does not contain any fragrance which can potentially trigger redness in sensitive skin.

Day 7 to 14: Follicular Phase
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During this period, the body’s estrogen levels steadily increase and allows the skin to rebalance. You will find that skin is generally calm, as collagen and hyaluronic acid production improves. Your regular skincare should suffice during this time, although it never hurts to hydrate your skin.

We recommend: Dr Ci:Labo Aqua Collagen Gel Enrich Lift EX

This eight-in-one product combines a toner, milky lotion, beauty essence, eye cream, mask, makeup base, serum and moisturiser in one. Besides its impressive plethora of benefits, this lightweight gel also helps lift skin for a firmer and tightened visage.

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Day 15: Ovulation
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This is it. The peak of your estrogen levels, where skin just looks naturally glowy without needing much effort on your end. Skin is strong and plump and ready to receive all the active ingredients, so feel free to feed it with your best serums and masks.

We recommend: Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate, $130 (30 ml)

This serum understands the need to protect your skin’s microbiome, allowing it to flourish as the first line of defense for your skin. Its formulated to strengthen skin, refining its texture and improves signs of ageing.

Day 16 to 28: Luteal Phase
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What goes up must come down, and unfortunately, with a high progestereone skin now experiences excess sebum which is accounts for all the pimples you might get just before your period. Take the time to exfoliate skin so dull surface skin doesn’t end up clogging your pores. Skin would also benefit from some clarifying masks to help decongest pores.

We recommend: Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel, $135 (box of 30).

This two step peel comes packed in a handy wipe each – one containing an active glycolic peel which helps to gently exfoliate away dead surface skin, while the other neutralises the peel. While this is safe and gentle enough for everyday use, we recommend starting slow, using it twice a week and slowly building up the frequency.

READ MORE:
This Is How SQ Girls Survive Long Flights While On Their Period
Period Ruining Your Life? Try These 5 Simple Ways To Control Your Hormones
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