How to Treat Hormonal Acne

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Hello there babes! Many of you have asked me about hormonal acne and solutions for it. So, I’m here to oblige Y’all and discuss how to treat hormonal acne.

I know the pill is what pops into mind when hearing about hormonal acne, I mean I get it, I have polycystic ovaries and have to take it. But I want you to know [and for some reason, as I wrote that last sentence I’m singing Kelly Clarkson’s “Already Gone” and going 🎶I want you to know
That it doesn’t matter, Where we take this road..🎶] there are other ways to treat hormonal acne. I mean, what if you’re totally happy with your current type of birth control or simply don’t want to pop the pill? Read on then.

Hormonal Acne 101

It is called hormonal acne because of the way the skin reacts in response to hormonal changes, and especially a rise in androgens, such as testosterone. The rise in androgen levels can trigger a process of higher sebum production, changes in skin cell activity, and inflammation. [“Hormonal acne: What you need to know”. Medical News Today. 23 July.2018. Web]

What is acne?

Acne is the most common skin condition in the world. Acne is a condition of the skin that happens when the body produces excess sebum, an oil that stops the skin from drying out, and this clumps together with dead skin cells in a pore. Where the clogging occurs, an acne lesion or pimple can form.

The lesions in the skin formed by acne include comedones, which can be open or closed plugs that form at the base of hairs.

What is hormonal acne?

Put in a very simple way, it is acne caused by hormonal changes. That simple, although tedious I’ll admit.

What causes acne?

There are four main factors behind the formation of acne lesions. Hormones are one major factor, which may be why some people call it hormonal acne (did you know hormonal acne isn’t exactly a medical term?)

The four components of acne involve the units at the base of hairs in the skin:

1. There is an increase in the production of the hormone, testosterone. This may result in oily skin since it increases the production of sebum.
2. The hair follicles become blocked and it results in clogged pores.
3. The clogged pores end up in a bacterial infection.
4. The immune system reacts to the bacterial and this results in inflammation. [“Hormonal acne: What you need to know”. Medical News Today. 23 July.2018. Web]

I think it’s fair to say that changing hormones is one of the biggest factors in changing skin conditions.

The Solution:

So how do you treat hormonal acne without depending on the pill? Well,  enter Amareta Skincare.

At Amareta, they make it easy for you to sync beauty rituals with hormonal changes. They believe that Self-Care is about listening to your own body and respecting what it needs.

You see, the skin should be supported as it adapts each day and be treated at every point of your cycle. With Amareta Skincare you can sync beauty rituals with hormonal phases, as change is to be embraced.

The Result:

Basically, gorgeous and glowing skin all year round. Tell me who doesn’t want that? If you give your skin the beauty ritual it needs as your hormonal cycle changes, you’re definitely going to be tackling acne and totally winning at it.

FYI, the brightening toner is ah-mazing! It hydrates your skin and after continued use, it leaves your skin glowing. And the Pure Peace Clarifying serum is great for keeping those pimples and blackheads at bay, especially before that time of the month.

Bu-Bye Hormonal Acne

Hormonal acne doesn’t need to feel like it’s rocket science to be able to address it. You just need to be informed and understand your body.

And remember, adding a great skincare regime is part of it, but don’t forget to exercise, stress less, and moisturize smartly.

Click here to take the quiz to discover your regimen. (You can thank me later 😉.)

As always, I’d love to know your comments and if you have any questions you can drop me a line in the comments below or contact me directly.

Cheers, Y’all! 🙂