Hormones and Acne

Hormones and acne seem to be related to each other.  As teens, we experience fluctuations in hormones.  You have raging hormones and acne!  It’s not fun & if you have to deal w/ both sides at the same time, it’s hard to deal with. Get support here!

Life stages of Hormones and Acne

You may be experiencing this now, you remember how it was, or your teenage son / daughter is experiencing this now.  Now, let’s say you’re in your 40’s and are experiencing fluctuations in your hormones again.  In both of these situations, you have raging hormones and acne!  It’s not fun and if you have to deal with both sides of it at the same time, it’s doubly frustrating – definitely hard to deal with.

Women, hormones and acne

Hormones seem to be more problematic for women.  The hormones have an effect on our skin and that can cause acne to form.  You may feel more oily or sometimes more dry.  Unfortunately, it is harder for women.  Men may see acne when they are in puberty but once they move past that time in their lives, it seems the acne leaves too.  Not so for women.  Puberty is just the beginning for us.

7 examples of Hormone and Acne Related issues for Women:

1. Aunt Flo has arrived.
2. Ovulation.
3. Pregnancy.
4. Giving birth.
5. Breast-feeding.
6. Perimenopause.
7. Menopause.

7 examples of Hormone and Acne Related Issues for Men:

1. Acne in Puberty.
2. Uh, none.
3. Nope.
4. Nothing.
5. Non-existent.
6. All is well.
7. Men have it easy.

Obviously, women have a lot more to deal with when it comes to hormones and acne.  If you’ve tried everything for your acne prone skin and nothing seems to work, hormones are probably the reason.  Know that you’re not alone and there are things you can do.

Read up on Signs you need Hormone Replacement Therapy

Once you know / understand the signs of the hormone issues, you can start to deal with them.  The power is in knowing.  Continue to check back here to gain more information / resources.   And, if you know any family or friends that are dealing with acne and would benefit from this information, pass this on to them as well.  We’re hoping to reach and support as many people that we can.

Combined with the knowledge that hormones affect our skin, you can also use that information to deal with your acne.  You know what I’m talking about – chin pimples, chin breakouts, and adult acne.  Maintaining a good skin care regimen is also key and exfoliating is just one piece of it.  So, don’t forget to wash your face, exfoliate regularly (frequency is dependent on your skin type), and eat well.  To find out how often to exfoliate, read When should you exfoliate.

Then, you too, can look timeless!