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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 can play a role in our skin health throughout our ? Fluctuating levels can result in skin during periods in a woman’s lifetime such as menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. Knowing what skin to expect will help you prepare for and treat them if . First, let’s 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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Salicylic acid is a key in and when treating acne. It is a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid) which means it helps reduce inflammation, bacteria and the of sebum. Be that it is not safe if you have an . sk:n clinics offer chemicals peels we may recommend for acne, such as Enerpeel salicylic or pyruvic, peel, or a Medik8 Clarity peel.

What skincare can I use?

Similarly with skincare, you should look for key ingredients such as salicylic or acid, and (vitamin A – you are not to use while you are pregnant or trying to conceive). Acne 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, and oestrogen

or symptoms: Monthly cycles can cause acne and breakouts

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

What can I use?

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

Treatments at sk:n: and .

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 sessions to keep the hair growth at bay due to imbalances.

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

What can I use? 

We would create a bespoke 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, thinning skin and a loss of elasticity and plumpness. Your levels rise which may result in breakouts, acne and blocked pores.

Treatments at sk:n: and advanced skin .

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

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

and can help to restore lost facial volume with ageing.

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

What can I use?

We would recommend a medical-grade retinol to tackle the signs of ageing, a vitamin C to the skin and HArmonyCa® protect free radicals, as well as an moisturiser and a high factor . Our skin specialists 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 that aims to settle the hormones and the loss of oestrogen, it can lead to skin ageing and .

Treatments at sk:n: Skin and Analysis

We would recommend visiting one of our and getting your skin assessed, before having a more in-depth about your skin condition and goals so that our can help build a bespoke treatment 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 cell turnover, dead skin cells and boost collagen . Our experts can help build your perfect routine.

Hormones: Androgens

or symptoms: in these hormone 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, permanently hair growth by up to 90%, with some of our clients seeing even better results. Unlike other methods such as waxing, creams and shaving, laser hair gives long lasting results, without the hairs and irritation associated.

Hormones: Progesterone and oestrogen

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

Treatments at sk:n: Limited

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 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 treatments after 6 weeks.

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