Your skin changes in unison with your body cycles. For women, for example, and during menstrual cycle, or when estrogen levels are at their lowest, skin is driest.
Even more “fun” is that during the premenstrual phase, or before ovulation, skin becomes oily. A woman might get blemishes, but what she may not realize is that this is also the time when her skin becomes weaker and more vulnerable to UV damage—all caused by excessive oil. During this time, and when progesterone levels are at their highest, it’s best to avoid too many hours in the sun, especially between 10a.m. and 4p.m.
Men also experience hormonal changes, especially at puberty, when Androgen hormone levels are highest. As these hormone levels rise, so does their skin’s oil production. Acne problems kick into gear.
To ensure skin is its best any day of the month, cleanse skin twice a day to remove excess oil. Use the right product for your skin type so you don’t strip away the protective layer, which creates more oil. Some people use such harsh products on their skin it causes them to think they have oily skin when it’s actually dry skin—dry skin gets blemishes, too. Moisturize to support elasticity, hydrate during drier days, and protect your skin with a sunscreen that has an SPF of 15 or higher, at all times.