Hormones Playing Havoc with Your Skin? We Can Help!

If you’re skin savvy, you know acne breakouts aren’t just for teens. Adults can see pimples throughout the decades thanks to hormone fluctuations. But there’s more to hormonal skin changes than just breakouts. Dryness, wrinkles, rough patches—hormonal imbalances show up on our skin in many ways. When that happens, the right treatments can help improve the appearance of your skin and restore your glow!

Here are just some of the hormones that can trigger changes in your skin:

Estrogen and Progesterone

Estrogen and progesterone play crucial roles in your reproductive system by maintaining fertility and regulating your menstrual cycle. Those cyclical shifts in your hormones, however, can also change your complexion.

For instance, estrogen helps maintain healthy-looking, supple skin by promoting collagen production, improving elasticity and hydration, and reducing the appearance of wrinkles. It’s no surprise that when estrogen levels drop during perimenopause and menopause, your skin may look older, with more pronounced dryness or sagginess. On the other hand, progesterone changes can lead to increased sebum production in the skin, which in turn may cause breakouts. 

If you’ve been noticing some of these issues, we have a variety of facial services that can help. A Celluma facial uses LED light therapy to promote collagen and elastin production while addressing acne flare-ups. An Oxygenating facial can support a plumper, radiant-looking complexion.

Testosterone 

We often think of testosterone as a male hormone, but women produce testosterone, too. But too much of this hormone can trigger excess hair growth, acne, and overly dry skin. Dermaplaning removes unwanted peach fuzz for a smoother complexion. For a delightfully even skin texture, you can pair it with one of our Gemstone Collagen masks, which can also reduce the appearance of fine lines and dryness. 

Thyroid Hormones

Uneven skin texture and dryness are common side effects of low thyroid hormone production.  On the other hand, an overactive thyroid may make you sweat more, which can cause breakouts. We customize all our facial treatments so you can target specific issues, including thyroid hormone-related concerns.

Cortisol 

You know how your stress can sometimes show up on your skin in the form of acne, rough texture, or redness? Cortisol may be part of the problem. When you’re stressed, your body produces the cortisol hormone. Prolonged stress means your body is producing high levels of cortisol, and that can lead to skin issues. Plus, cortisol interferes with your skin barrier’s ability to retain moisture, so your complexion can look extra parched. Light therapy facials can calm inflammation brought on by cortisol.

Soothe Your Skin at Firefly!

If your hormones are affecting your skin’s natural loveliness, we’ve got the right facial for you! Make an appointment today and we can discuss the best treatment options and how we can personalize them. You may even want to target cyclical hormone changes with regular facials purchased as part of a monthly membership. We’re here to help you look your best!