Menstruation is a unique phenomenon in women's physiology, and some people often experience significant changes in their skin during menstruation, mainly characterized by oily skin, enlarged pores, folliculitis, prominent blood vessels on the skin, and dark circles under the eyes. Although acne during the menstrual period will subside with the end of the menstrual cycle, careful care is still essential.
1. Menstruation
Skin characteristics: The secretion of two hormones decreases during this period. The bleeding during menstruation leads to physical exhaustion, nutrient loss, decreased body temperature, poor blood circulation, and weakened resistance. The skin becomes sensitive, dry, and the metabolism slows down. The skin is in a low state.
Care plan: Strengthen moisturizing care and use products with moisturizing functions. Avoid overeating and eat more iron-rich foods (such as dates) and protein that can improve iron absorption.
2. One week before ovulation
Skin characteristics: This is the period of the most active secretion of follicle stimulating hormone. The blood flow to the skin increases, and the skin metabolism is vigorous. The skin is radiant, delicate, and full of feminine charm. The skin enters an excellent state of balance.
Care plan: The skin condition is stable during this period, so simple cleansing and moisturizing care are sufficient. If you want to do functional skincare, such as acid peeling to remove acne scars, you can choose to do it at this time.
3. One week after ovulation
Skin characteristics: The progesterone continues to increase, causing emotional instability and easy nervousness. The blood flow in the body increases, the body temperature rises, and the surface appearance looks good. However, the problems of the week before menstruation are brewing. The sebum secretion on the skin gradually increases, pigmentation is activated, and it is prone to dark spots and acne. The skin's balance has gradually changed.
Care plan: Pay attention to sun protection and use products for whitening. Avoid overly moisturizing skincare products and choose gentle and refreshing cleansers and toners.
4. One week before menstruation
Skin characteristics: The peak period of progesterone secretion. Sebum secretion is vigorous, pigmentation is enhanced, and skin temperature continues to rise. The facial muscles are prone to congestion and redness. At this time, the skin becomes rough and oily, prone to acne, and may also have dark circles. In addition, the body may experience headaches, abdominal pain, fatigue, and other premenstrual syndrome symptoms. This is the period of skin instability.
Care plan: The most important thing during this period is to regulate sebum and keratin metabolism, so that the skin condition does not worsen. It is best to use mild and moderately degreasing cleansers and choose skincare products that can maintain skin moisture or balance sebum production. This period is the most emotionally unstable. You should maintain a regular lifestyle, get enough sleep, reduce psychological stress, and relieve tension.
Friendly reminder: during menstruation, the blood and qi are relatively deficient, and you can eat chuanxiong; after the menstrual period, when the menstrual blood is smoothly discharged, you can eat some blood-activating and regulating substances such as angelica, safflower, xiangfu, yimucao, etc. During the emotional period (7 to 13 days after the end of menstruation), also known as the follicular development period in Western medicine, due to the action of estrogen, sodium and water retention may occur. To promote blood and qi circulation and water elimination, you can eat some heat-clearing and detoxifying herbs such as rehmannia, polygonum multiflorum, dodder, honeysuckle, and eclipta.
