🗓️ Monthly Skin Care at a Glance
| Cycle Phase | Hormones & Symptoms | Skincare Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Days 1–7 Period Phase |
Low progesterone, oestrogen rising. You may feel tired, sensitive, or introverted. Spots may linger from the luteal phase. |
Focus on calm. Use a gentle, non-stripping cleanser (not wipes or micellar water) and support desquamation with the enzyme mask - never a scrub. Moisturise daily or as per your tailored skincare plan, and apply SPF to prevent pigmentation and reduce flare-ups. |
| Days 7–14 Follicular Phase |
Oestrogen rising and peaking. Energy improves, skin glows, hair/nails strengthen. Collagen production is supported. |
Stick to your barrier-friendly basics - cleanse, moisturise, SPF. If your barrier is healthy, this is a great phase to introduce a skin-boosting serum or professional active. |
| Day 14 Ovulation |
Oestrogen peaks, testosterone bumps. You may feel vibrant, confident, social. Skin may get slightly oilier. |
Keep your routine clean, simple, and consistent. Don’t be tempted to add too much - your skin still needs kindness, not clutter. |
| Days 15–28 Luteal Phase |
Progesterone rises, oestrogen drops. Skin may feel oilier, congested, or breakout-prone. Mood dips as oestrogen and serotonin fall. |
Support cell turnover with the enzyme mask. Avoid picking or scrubbing - this can damage your barrier. Moisturise (yes, with your selected moisturiser - even if you're breaking out!), and use SPF daily to reduce post-inflammatory pigmentation. If breakouts persist, get in touch before using strong actives - they may worsen a compromised barrier. |
Tip: Many people believe they break out “because of their period,” but breakouts usually begin in the luteal phase - before bleeding starts - due to rising progesterone. Oestrogen, which helps calm the skin, begins rising again once your period starts.