Hormonal Acne Is Wreaking Havoc—Here’s How to Reclaim Your Skin
Have You Noticed This Pattern?
One week you're glowing. The next? Breakouts out of nowhere.
If your acne seems to sync with your cycle—popping up around ovulation, flaring up pre-period, or sticking to your jawline and cheeks—you’re likely dealing with hormonal acne.
But here’s the thing no one tells you: you are not powerless against it. And this week’s episode of Clear & Correctish breaks down exactly why.
The Real Hormonal Acne Triggers
1. Your Cycle Is Talking—Are You Listening?
Your skin shifts with your hormones:
Testosterone spikes during ovulation → oil production increases
Estrogen drops before your period → inflammation rises
Cortisol surges from stress → more oil, more breakouts
🔁 The Fix: Start tracking your breakouts alongside your cycle. Look for patterns—when, where, and how they show up. This is your first step to healing.
2. Skincare Alone Won’t Save You
You can’t exfoliate your way out of hormonal acne. It starts on the inside.
That said, using the wrong skincare? It can make it worse:
Harsh cleansers strip your barrier
Drying treatments trigger more oil
Pore-clogging creams trap bacteria
✨ The Fix:
Stick to non-stripping routines with gentle cleansers and hydrating serums.
Look for ingredients like azelaic acid, niacinamide, and the right amount of retinol to calm inflammation and prevent clogged pores.
Explore our Acne Safe Skincare Guide → [HERE]
3. Your Gut and Liver Might Be Overwhelmed
Your liver detoxifies hormones. Your gut helps eliminate them. When they’re overworked? Hormones get recycled—leading to persistent breakouts.
🚨 Red flags:
Bloating
Irregular digestion
Mood swings
Period shifts
🥦 The Fix:
Add anti-inflammatory foods and fiber (chia, flaxseed, leafy greens)
Support your liver with cruciferous veggies (broccoli, kale, brussels sprouts)
Consider a high-quality probiotic or Kefir for gut support
4. Birth Control May Be Part of the Puzzle
Some pills clear acne. Others make it worse. Especially progestin-heavy pills that mimic androgens. And when you stop taking them, post-pill acne is real.
👩🏽⚕️ The Fix:
Talk to your doctor about your options
Allow 3–6 months for hormonal rebalancing
Revisit the gut/liver tips above to ease the transition
The Bottom Line: Clear Skin Is an Inside Job
You don’t have to suffer through the cycle of breakouts anymore. When you understand the root cause, you can finally take back control.
🎧 Listen or Watch this episode of Clear & Correctish for even deeper insights and skin coach support that’s more than skin deep.
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