How to care for the skin before menstruation?

Hormonal fluctuations that accompany you during the whole cycle are not only responsible for how you feel and how you feel, they also have a huge impact on your appearance. If you start looking at yourself, you'll notice how your complexion changes with the changing phases of the cycle. Before menstruation, a large group of women feel bad, swollen, have an increased appetite, which unfortunately causes weight gain and, to make matters worse, mood swings occur. Even usually smiling and nice girls then become angry and sulked. At this time, your skin condition is getting worse. Her color changes, acne and blackheads appear.

Therefore, the ability to care for the skin in each phase of the cycle is very important.

Women notice the least skin problems in the middle of the cycle. Most of the ladies are radiant during this period. Later, unfortunately, the stairs begin, the metabolism slows down, excess water accumulates in the body, so there is a feeling of swelling and weight gain. Around the 20th day of the cycle, the amount of estrogens decreases, which are responsible, among other things, for collagen synthesis, ensure adequate skin hydration and regulate sebum production. However, the concentration of progesterone increases, which increases the production of sebum. The skin is oily and pimples and blackheads appear on the face. Your body begins to accumulate water, the face swells, and cellulite appears on the body. And this is the time when women's skin needs special attention and a change in care. What to do to deal with these problems?

Cleansing

Oily skin before menstruation requires careful cleansing, use for this purpose delicate antibacterial preparations (such for acne skin), then be sure to wash your face with a tonic that will wash away the remaining sebum, refresh and restore the skin's proper pH. Remember not to use alcohol and soap products for skin cleansing, they dry and irritate the skin, and additionally increase sebum production. 1-2 times a week it is worth doing a peeling, but it can not be coarse, so as not to irritate or spread the skin changes. It is best to choose an enzyme peeling. After such a procedure it is good to apply a mask on the face, e.g. clay. It has delicately exfoliating properties, thanks to which it stimulates the production of new cells, it also contains a lot of minerals, which rejuvenates the skin, improves circulation and absorbs excess sebum. Green clay has the strongest cleansing effect, which is why it is recommended for oily and combination skin. Yellow clay is more delicate, which can be used even for very dry skin. Pink clay and the most delicate white clay are perfect for people with sensitive skin prone to irritation and allergies. Pumpkin seed mask also works well, they contain a large amount of zinc, which is extremely helpful in fighting acne.

Forget about face oiling

In the second half of the cycle, oily cosmetics should not be used, they will clog pores and aggravate skin problems occurring during this period. Choose creams with a light gel consistency. However, do not forget that despite the increased production of sebum during this time, the skin is also drying out, so do not forget about its exact hydration. Sensitivity of the skin to sun rays also increases, so it will be better if you give up solarium and long sun baths. It is also very important to remember to use cosmetics with a high UV filter.

What about this swelling

Before menstruation, when a woman's body tends to retain water, "bags" under the eyes become visible, the face becomes swollen and looks very tired. To deal with this, you need to ensure proper hydration of the body, i.e. drinking a minimum of 1.5-2 liters of water. It is also worth adjusting your menu so that it contains, above all, a lot of vegetables and whole grains. Make sure to provide your body with the necessary vitamins, especially those from the B group, vitamins C, A, E as well as zinc and magnesium. They will improve not only your appearance, but also your mood. Swelling will be less if you give up strong coffee and alcohol during this time, which contribute to water retention. To reduce unsightly "bags" under the eyes, it is worth applying cooling compresses, e.g. ice cubes, chilled green tea, goat's milk or skylight. Do not forget about the right amount of sleep, this phase of the cycle makes your body really need to get enough sleep.

Breaked blood vessels

The second half of the cycle is also the time when the blood vessels become weaker and more easily damaged, so it is very important to avoid sudden changes in temperature that can lead to cracking and the formation of spider veins.

Skin prone to infection

During this period, you should also give up invasive procedures in aesthetic medicine offices, the skin will heal much more difficult and is more susceptible to bacterial infections. Remember not to squeeze pimples, instead use anti-bacterial strong spot gels and creams.

It is always worth to use the professional help of a specialist or go for a consultation with a cosmetologist who will help you choose the right cosmetics for your skin. Remember that just as you are special, your skin is unique because you need individual treatment to be beautiful.