Hey guys, welcome to my hormonal acne blog. This piece will help you learn about how to balance your hormones and deal with hormonal breakouts.
Skin breakouts are often a complex phenomenon. Small abnormalities in the functioning of the endocrine system, the adrenal glands (glands that sit on top of the kidneys and produce sex homes and cortisol), the liver, and the colon can cause such breakouts. A few symptoms that indicate hormonal imbalance are painful menstrual cycles, recurring headaches (migraines), cramps, breast tenderness, and fatigue. The good news is that diet and lifestyle changes can easily mitigate acne.
Let’s understand a few such lifestyle changes that can help us normalize our hormones, reduce stress, improve gut health, and better our skin:
1. Meditation
Just 15 minutes of deep meditation can significantly reduce acne breakouts! Mindful breathing is a powerful exercise as it improves lung function and helps our body assimilate more oxygen. Also, meditation reduces stress, which in turn lowers cortisol levels. As a result, oily skin improves, thereby reducing the frequency of acne breakouts. Use Spotify or any other relevant app to play relaxing, soothing music while you meditate. You will glow within days!
2. Diet
A diet rich in omega 3,6,9, walnuts, avocados, salmon, and extra virgin olive oil is an ideal one. Eating whole foods every 3-4 hours balances hormones and blood sugar levels. Try to reduce your consumption of caffeine, alcohol, sugar, and dairy products. Processed foods are a definite no-no!
3. Exercise
Sweating is key to flawless skin! 2-3 workouts per week can help you stabilize your endocrine system and achieve hormonal balance.
4. Skincare
One must develop a nourishing skincare routine and follow it religiously. A basic morning routine may include a gentle foam cleanser, alcohol-free toner, serum (antioxidant), and a physical/mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide as an active ingredient.
PM -
Cleanse (double cleanse better )
Tone
Serum
Moisture
Face oil (non clogging )
Spot treat for any active acne.
Products that comprise salicylic acid, tea tree oil, and zinc work wonders for pesky acne breakouts! Moreover, make sure that you gently exfoliate your skin at least once a week. Papaya honey face masks can help you moisturize your skin and unclog pores.
Cosrx patches, end-zit, and lerosett mud accelerate spot treatment.
Some suitable oils:
● Rosehip oil
● Jojoba oil is an anti-inflammatory agent and it can be used as a smooth oil cleanser
● Argan oil
● Tea tree oil
● Neem oil or willow bark is excellent for spot treatment (antibacterial and antifungal)
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