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5 Common Hormonal Skin Conditions & Holistic Solutions

As you can imagine, I've seen my fair share (more than) of hormonal skin conditions. I’ve witnessed firsthand how hormones can wreak havoc on our skin and also people’s mental health—it’s pretty upsetting. While many skincare trends come and go, the impact of hormones on our skin is a constant battle, mainly for women but also men. Let's dive into five of the most common hormonal skin conditions, their causes, symptoms, and some unconventional yet science-backed solutions.

Adult Acne / Cystic Acne

Causes:

 

  • Fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone

  • Increased androgen production

  • Stress-induced cortisol spikes

    Holistic acne solutions:


        Menopausal Dry Skin

        Causes:

         

        • Declining estrogen levels

        • Reduced collagen production

        • Slower cell turnover

          Holistic menopausal skin solutions:

            Hormonal Eczema

            Causes:

             

            • Fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone

            • Thyroid imbalances

            • Stress-induced cortisol changes

            • Staph on the skin—90% of people with eczema have this.

              Holistic eczema solutions:

                 

                 

                Perioral Dermatitis

                Causes:

                 

                • Hormonal imbalances, particularly low estrogen

                • Overuse of topical steroids—a huge misconception! Since the steroids don’t fix the issue, read on for how to solve it long-term.

                • Gut health issues

                • Your toothpaste

                  Holistic perioral dermatitis solutions:

                  • Implement a low-inflammatory diet. The biggest culprits for inflammation are dairy, gluten, and nightshades. This doesn’t have to be a forever thing, just until it’s under control.

                  • Go on an ‘actives’ cleanse by removing all active ingredients in your skincare routine. One of the reasons so many people are suffering from this issue is all the different products they are using have active ingredients that don’t play well together. Not to be old but TikTok has really worsened this problem.

                  • For a simple balancing routine to reset use LitFromWithin face oil in the morning. Oil cleanse and then use MoonLitFromWithin face oil (or Lit works too) at night. THAT IS IT until things come back to balance. For a before and after, check this out!

                  • Strengthen your oral microbiome.

                  • Check your toothpaste. Avoid sodium benzoate and glycerin. My favorites are Uncle Harry’s and Living Libations.

                    Melasma

                    Causes:

                     

                    • Pregnancy hormones

                    • Birth control pills

                    • Sun exposure combined with hormonal changes

                      Holistic melasma solutions:

                      ✨Jenny Jewel✨

                      Consider herbs that support healthy hormones:

                      • Estrogen balancers: Black Cohosh, ginseng, and chamomile

                      • Progesterone protectors: Chaste berry and maca

                      • Testosterone harmonizers: Nettle root and pine pollen

                       

                       

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                      Love and light,

                      Jenny

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