Hormonal acne: what is it and how can you improve it?
Do you suffer from impure skin and do the pimples keep coming back around the same spot? Then you probably suffer from hormonal acne, which is of course very annoying.
Below you can read what exactly goes on in your body and what you can do to improve your skin / hormones.
What is Hormonal Acne?
Hormonal acne is actually always linked to an imbalance in your hormones. Changes in the hormones estrogen, progesterone and testosterone cause blemishes such as pimples, blackheads and a shiny T-zone. These hormones (especially testosterone) cause you to produce more oil and sebum, which in turn can lead to clogged pores. However, stress is also a factor that can cause impurities.
Teenagers in particular suffer from hormonal acne, but it can also occur in pregnant or menopausal women. It can even occur in groups outside this selection.
How do you recognize hormonal acne?
You can recognize hormonal acne because pimples come back in the same place every time. Hormonal pimples mainly appear around the chin and jawline (sebum levels are higher here than elsewhere on the face). However, the intensity of hormonal acne differs per person. Hormonal acne occurs in a pattern of a cycle, so for example, it mainly occurs around menstruation in women.
Difference hormonal acne in women and men
Acne in adults is caused by the imbalance of sex hormones. From puberty, boys have a large amount of hormones (androgens = male hormones), which provoke sebum production. Women also produce androgens, but much less. In women, adult acne is often persistent and often persists after puberty.
How can you improve hormonal acne?
Unfortunately, hormonal acne is not over within a day, but it takes a somewhat longer period of time to improve. Below are a number of points listed, so that you can improve your hormonal acne:
- Focus on sleep > With a good sleep pattern, stress is reduced and your hormonal system is supported with sleep. This allows your hormonal system to function better. Try to get 8 hours of sleep every night.
- Nutrition > Your intestinal system is important to keep your hormones balanced. To ensure that your intestinal system remains healthy, you can take probiotic supplements for this. Also drink plenty of water so that toxins can leave your body.
In addition, it is important to choose natural ingredients instead of processed foods that can cause acne.- Supplements > In addition to taking probiotics for intestinal health, there are also several supplements that contribute to good skin. Think of Vitamin A, B, C, D, Omega 3, Zinc and Turmeric.
Superfoods can also contribute to healthy skin. Superfoods are natural foods that contain a large amount of enzymes, minerals, vitamins, amino acids and antioxidants.
Green Harvey's Vegan protein powders contain a superfood mix including Maca powder, which is known to improve the skin. This allows you to benefit from both more muscle growth and many other health benefits.
- Skin care > It is important to use a good skin care routine in the evening and in the morning. There are several steps for this: cleaning, preparing, caring.
Specifically, an 8-step skincare routine looks like this:
- Cleaning
- Exfoliator
- Toner
- Essence
- Serum
- Eye cream
- Facial creme
- SPF (morning only)
If you want a less extensive skincare routine, a 5-step skincare routine is also possible:
- Cleaning
- Exfoliator
- Serum
- Facial creme
- SPF (morning only)
If you suffer from acne, it is good to use an exfoliator with Salicylic acid after you have cleaned the skin . This is known to prevent pimples, blackheads, coarse pores and redness. After that, a serum and a moisturizing face cream are good to apply. In the morning, it is also very important to put on a natural sunscreen as the last step.
We recommend using natural skin care without parabens, silicones, sulfates, and the like.
- Movement > Sufficient movement is good for blood flow that ensures the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the body cells. This is important for the skin. Exercise also reduces stress, which keeps your hormones more balanced.
- Hormone coach > If you notice that your hormones are out of balance, you can contact a hormone coach. A hormone coach helps you to get your hormones back in balance through, for example, the right diet and other factors.
