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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 hormones can play a role in our skin health our lifetime? levels can result in skin during in a woman’s such as menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. what skin to expect will help you prepare for and treat them if necessary. First, let’s the that have the potential to affect the health of our skin.

Hormones: Androgens

Conditions or symptoms: acne during puberty, adult acne, PCOS-related acne

at sk:n:

Salicylic acid is a key ingredient in and skincare when acne. It is a BHA ( acid) which means it helps reduce inflammation, bacteria and the of sebum. Be that it is not safe if you have an aspirin . sk:n offer peels we may for acne, such as Enerpeel salicylic or pyruvic, Epionce peel, or a Medik8 Clarity peel.

What skincare can I use?

with skincare, you should look for key such as or acid, and (vitamin A – you are not to use retinol 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 System is also great for acne to help clear their skin.

Hormones: Androgens, progesterone and oestrogen

Conditions or symptoms: Monthly 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

or symptoms: The hormonal in those with PCOS affects how the ovaries work, so females with higher levels of androgens (e.g. testosterone) may 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 treated all over the body and face with laser hair removal. We recommend 8-12 treatments, and then follow with top-up to keep the hair growth at bay due to hormonal .

If you’re experiencing acne or dark patches and pigmentation 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 for you during your .

Hormones: Oestrogen, androgens

or symptoms: Loss of plays a role in the skin’s restorative process, which may result in dryness, thinning skin and a loss of and . Your levels rise which may result in breakouts, acne and blocked pores.

Treatments at sk:n: and advanced skin .

Anti-ageing are a great solution for those noticing the first signs of ageing with dry, dull skin and uneven . is a new injectable that not only restores facial volume loss by providing an lifting effect, but also simultaneously collagen within your skin long after you have had treatment.

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

and can help to restore lost facial volume associated with ageing.

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

What can I use?

We would recommend a retinol to tackle the signs of ageing, a C to the skin and protect free radicals, as well as an anti-ageing and a high factor sunscreen. Our skin specialists can help create a skincare for you to glowy, younger-looking skin.

Hormones: Oestrogen, androgens

Conditions or symptoms: While HRT is a common treatment for symptoms that aims to settle the and balance the loss of oestrogen, it can lead to skin ageing and trigger breakouts.

Treatments at sk:n: Skin Assessment and Analysis

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

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

Hormones: Androgens

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, reducing hair growth by up to 90%, with some of our seeing even better results. Unlike other methods such as waxing, creams and shaving, laser hair removal gives long lasting results, without the ingrown hairs and associated.

Hormones: Progesterone and oestrogen

or symptoms: While is often associated with having radiant skin, increased 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 non-active ingredients on the skin and gentle products, and please avoid retinol (vitamin A).

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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