How Hormones Affect Your Skin at Every Age

You may think that hormones only affect your skin during your teen years, but this simply isn’t true. Hormones can cause an array of skin problems throughout your life and can affect both men and women in different ways.

Your Skin in Adolescence

Hormones are usually most sporadic during your teenage years. As the body begins to prepare for adulthood, it experiences many changes. While younger skin tends to be highly elastic and more resilient to damage, hormones and other factors can cause the skin to breakout. This is often caused by the surge of estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone which cause the sebaceous glands to overproduce sebum, resulting in acne. Certain lifestyle choices can aggravate the condition, such as a diet high in sugar.

Your Skin During Pregnancy

Once an adolescent reaches adulthood, her hormones tend to calm resulting in clearer skin. However, women who become pregnant often deal with a wide range of skin issues due to the hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy. Many women experience changes in skin pigmentation, including dark areas of skin on the face known as melasma. In some women, acne is brought on by pregnancy. Fortunately, most skin problems that stem from pregnancy gradually go away once the woman has given birth. 

Your Skin During Menopause

While some people experience changes in hormones throughout their adult life due to various health conditions, certain medications, and other factors, most adults retain fairly clear skin. However, this can change once a woman reaches menopause. Most women reach menopause between the ages of 45 and 55. However, it can occur as early as age 30 and as late as 60. With menopause, women may experience a number of skin issues, such as loss of skin thickness, wrinkles, and dryness. Some women may also notice that their skin doesn’t heal as fast as it used to.

Caring for Your Skin as You Age

As you experience a range of hormonal changes throughout your life, it is important to take the necessary steps to support hormone balance which can have a positive impact on the look and feel of your skin. Eating a nutritious, whole foods-based diet is important, as well as managing stress, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep. You also want to avoid skincare products that contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals, or EDCs. These chemicals can disrupt your hormone function which can cause a wide range of health problems.

It is also important to maintain a healthy skin care routine that can help your skin better deal with fluctuations in hormones. Whether your skin is oily, dry, or in between, be sure to always follow up your cleanser and toner with a quality moisturizer. A restorative moisturizer like the Deep Hydrating Moisturizer from Dr. Sylvia Skin Care does not contain oil-based ingredients, making it suitable for acne-prone skin. It also contains seaweed extract which helps strengthen the skin’s natural barrier. 

Dealing with hormonal skin can be frustrating but there is hope for your complexion. By living a healthier lifestyle and following a daily skin care routine, you can achieve clearer, more beautiful skin. For more information about the Deep Hydrating Moisturizer, contact the Cutis Laser Clinics in Singapore.