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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 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 necessary. First, let’s address the hormones that have the potential to affect the health of our skin.

Hormones: Androgens

Conditions or symptoms: acne during puberty, adult acne, acne

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acid is a key in treatments and when treating 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 offer various chemicals peels we may recommend for acne, such as salicylic or pyruvic, peel, or a Medik8 peel.

What can I use?

Similarly with skincare, you should look for key ingredients such as salicylic or glycolic acid, and (vitamin A Mesotherapy – Wow - Https://Www.Prettyfitaesthetics.Co.Uk/ - you are advised not to use while you are or trying to conceive). Acne sufferers are advised to take care with strong vitamin C as they can the skin. The Obagi System is also great for acne to help clear their skin.

Hormones: Androgens, progesterone and oestrogen

or symptoms: Monthly cycles can cause acne and breakouts

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

What can I use?

Hydrating products that drench your skin in moisture! Also make sure to use an appropriate in your routine,  and an 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 with higher levels of (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 all over the body and face with laser hair . We recommend 8-12 treatments, and then follow with top-up sessions to keep the hair growth at bay due to hormonal imbalances.

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

What 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, skin and a loss of elasticity and plumpness. Your androgen levels rise which may result in breakouts, acne and pores.

Treatments at sk:n: and skin .

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

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

and can help to 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 production of collagen and is to give an almost effect.

What can I use?

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

Hormones: Oestrogen, androgens

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

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

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

Hormones: Androgens

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

Treatments at sk:n:

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

Hormones: Progesterone and oestrogen

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

at sk:n: Limited

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 pregnancy skin at home!

What skincare can I use?  Gentle !

Make sure to use on the skin and gentle products, and please avoid retinol ( A).

Post-natal hormones can take a few months to stabilise, and even longer if you are . If you are not breastfeeding, then you can have most after 6 weeks.

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