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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 hormones can play a role in our skin health our ? Fluctuating levels can result in skin concerns during periods in a woman’s such as menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. Knowing what skin changes to expect will help you prepare for and treat them if necessary. 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, PCOS-related acne

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Salicylic acid is a key in and skincare when treating acne. It is a BHA ( 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 chemicals peels we may for acne, such as salicylic or pyruvic, Epionce peel, or a Medik8 peel.

What can I use?

with skincare, you should look for key ingredients such as or glycolic acid, and retinol (vitamin A – although you are advised not to use while you are pregnant or trying to conceive). Acne sufferers are to take care with strong 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

or symptoms: cycles can cause acne and breakouts

Treatments at sk:n: Skin treatments including and Hydrafacial should be if you have moderate to severe acne, it is great for congested skin.

What can I use?

Hydrating products that drench your skin in moisture! Also make sure to use an appropriate 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 in those with PCOS how the ovaries work, so females with higher levels of (e.g. testosterone) may develop excess hair and can also result in acne and dark patches.

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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 recommend 8-12 treatments, and then follow with top-up sessions to keep the hair growth at bay due to hormonal imbalances.

If you’re experiencing acne or dark and as a result of PCOS, you can book a consultation with one of our skin .

What skincare can I use? 

We would create a routine for you during your .

Hormones: Oestrogen, androgens

Conditions or symptoms: Loss of plays a role in the skin’s process, which may result in dryness, skin and a loss of and . Your 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 the first signs of ageing combined with dry, dull skin and uneven . is a new advanced that not only facial volume loss by an effect, but also stimulates collagen production within your skin long after you have had .

not only the skin, but counteracts skin ageing and laxity. Also to as an injectable moisturiser, it adds intense hydration and smooths skin for glowing, natural-looking .

and can help to restore lost facial volume with ageing.

can also help the skin. It a wound-healing that renews the skin cells, and as your skin repairs, the of and elastin is triggered to give an almost immediate plumping effect.

What skincare can I use?

We would a retinol product to tackle the signs of ageing, a vitamin C to brighten the skin and protect against free radicals, as well as an and a high factor sunscreen. Our skin can help create a skincare 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 hormones and the loss of oestrogen, it can lead to skin ageing and .

at sk:n: Skin Assessment and Analysis

We would visiting one of our clinics and getting your skin assessed, before having a more in-depth consultation about your skin condition and goals so that our experts can help build a bespoke plan of products and treatments to suit your skin.

What can I use? Adding will support with skin ageing, and is a great addition to increase cell turnover, dead skin cells and boost collagen . Our experts can help build your .

Hormones: Androgens

or symptoms: in these levels can result in excess hair growth. The most common cause is PCOS.

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Laser hair is the most effective method of hair removal available, 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 associated.

Hormones: Progesterone and oestrogen

Conditions or symptoms: While pregnancy is often associated with having radiant skin, increased oil production as a result of high progesterone levels can result in acne

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We do not unfortunately treat 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 ( 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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