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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 ? hormone levels can result in skin concerns during periods in a woman’s such as menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. Knowing what skin to expect will help you prepare for and treat them if necessary. 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, acne

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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 mindful that it is not safe if you have an aspirin allergy. sk:n offer various chemicals peels we may recommend for acne, such as Enerpeel salicylic or pyruvic, peel, or a Medik8 Clarity peel.

What skincare can I use?

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

Conditions or symptoms: cycles can cause acne and breakouts

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

What can I use?

Hydrating that drench your skin in moisture! Also make sure to use an appropriate retinol in your routine,  and an cleanser to slough away dead skin cells and reveal a fresh glow.

Hormones: Androgens

Conditions or symptoms: The hormonal imbalances in those with PCOS how the work, so females with higher levels of androgens (e.g. testosterone) may Excess Hair - https://www.the-laser-aesthetics.co.uk/, 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 . We 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 .

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 restorative process, which may result in dryness, thinning skin and a loss of and . Your levels rise which may result in breakouts, acne and pores.

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

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

and can help to lost facial volume associated with ageing.

can also help the skin. It encourages a that renews the skin cells, and as your skin repairs, the production of and elastin is triggered to give an almost effect.

What can I use?

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

Hormones: Oestrogen, androgens

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

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We would visiting one of our 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 skincare can I use? Adding will support with skin ageing, and retinol is a great addition to cell turnover, exfoliate dead skin cells and boost collagen production. Our experts can help build your perfect routine.

Hormones: Androgens

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

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Laser hair removal is the most effective method of hair available, hair growth by up to 90%, with some of our seeing even better results. Unlike other such as waxing, creams and shaving, laser hair removal gives long results, without the hairs and irritation associated.

Hormones: Progesterone and oestrogen

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

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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 products!

Make sure to use non-active ingredients 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 breastfeeding. If you are not breastfeeding, then you can have most after 6 weeks.

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