Skin care definitely consists of a balancing act.  What is the situation on-hand showing us.  Am i oily/dryer etc…  Many of us hope one cream, one cleanser will work 365 days a year.

Yet our skin changes with climate, diet, stress and hormones etc.  If beautiful skin is your goal, you must keep on hand a variety of skin care products to address the needs of your ever-changing skin.

I often recommend  using my favorite exfoliating cleanser (and use myself), Bion Glycolic Cleanser, the week before your period, for acne/oily skin. As skin tends to get oilier 7 to 14 days before menstruation.  You may also need to lighten up on your moisturizer.  I love Skinceuticals B5, it is very hydrating, yet liquid.

One of my new favorite finds and recommendations to my clients with hormonal acne is Eminence 8 Greens Serum and 8 Greens Whipped Moisturizer.  It contains natural plant estrogen’s and does wonders to prevent hormonal acne.

Another quick fix is Bion Green Tea Mask does great as a post-treatment and weekly mask during these times.

Sigrid Yorke, Licenced Esthetician and Make-Up Artist.