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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 can play a role in our skin health our lifetime? Fluctuating hormone levels can result in skin concerns during periods in a woman’s lifetime such as menstruation, pregnancy, and . Knowing 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

Treatments at sk:n:

acid is a key ingredient in treatments and when acne. It is a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid) which means it helps reduce inflammation, bacteria and the of sebum. Be mindful that it is not safe if you have an aspirin allergy. sk:n clinics offer various chemicals 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 HArmonyCa® key such as or acid, and retinol ( A – you are not to use retinol while you are or trying to conceive). Acne are advised to take care with strong vitamin C skincare as they can 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

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

What can I use?

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

Hormones: Androgens

Conditions or symptoms: The hormonal in those with PCOS affects how the work, so with higher levels of androgens (e.g. testosterone) may 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 all over the body and face with laser hair removal. We 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 patches and as a result of PCOS, you can book a with one of our skin .

What skincare can I use? 

We would create a routine for you during your consultation.

Hormones: Oestrogen, androgens

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

Treatments at sk:n: and skin .

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

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

and can help to lost facial volume with ageing.

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

What skincare can I use?

We would a medical-grade product to tackle the signs of ageing, a vitamin C to brighten the skin and against free radicals, as well as an anti-ageing moisturiser and a high factor . Our skin can help create a bespoke for you to glowy, younger-looking skin.

Hormones: Oestrogen, androgens

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 Assessment and Analysis

We would recommend one of our and getting your skin assessed, before having a more about your skin condition and goals so that our can help build a bespoke plan of products and to suit your skin.

What can I use? Adding peptides will with skin ageing, and retinol is a great addition to increase cell turnover, dead skin cells and boost production. Our can help build your perfect routine.

Hormones: Androgens

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

at sk:n:

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

Hormones: and oestrogen

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

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 pregnancy 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).

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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