Hormonal Acne
Understanding luteal phase breakouts and the natural path to clearer skin.
The Biology Behind It
Breakouts usually occur along the jawline and chin during your luteal phase. As estrogen drops, testosterone becomes the more dominant hormone relative to estrogen. This relatively higher testosterone signals your sebaceous glands to produce more sebum (oil). This excess oil mixes with dead skin cells, causing deep, cystic inflammation.
Natural Solutions
Support your liver's ability to clear excess hormones by eating cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and kale.
Reduce dairy and refined sugar intake during the luteal phase, as they can spike insulin and exacerbate sebum production.
Incorporate zinc-rich foods like pumpkin seeds to help reduce inflammation.
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