November 5, 2024

The skin is constantly exposed to various external aggressions, such as pollution, UV rays and cold, which can alter its natural balance. At the same time, internal factors, including hormonal fluctuations, play a crucial role in the condition of the skin and scalp. These hormonal variations can cause imbalances, leading to skin imperfections, such as pimples or irritations, as well as hair problems, such as dryness or hair loss. Taking care of your skin and hair therefore requires special attention, both in terms of daily care and diet and lifestyle.

Female skin is subject to hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle, influenced mainly by two hormones: progesterone and estrogen. At the beginning of the cycle, during menstruation, estrogen is predominant, promoting skin hydration and suppleness by stimulating the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. However, as the cycle progresses, progesterone takes over, which can lead to increased sebum production and make the skin oilier.

The menstrual cycle, which lasts about 28 days, is divided into four distinct phases, each marked by specific skin changes. These phases include:

1. Period week : Hormone levels are low, which can make skin appear duller.
2. The pre-ovulatory phase : The increase in estrogen contributes to more radiant and hydrated skin.
3. The post-ovulatory week : Estrogen begins to decline, which can lead to imbalances.
4. The week before your period : Progesterone peaks, which can increase oil production and cause blemishes.

Understanding these cycles allows you to adapt your skincare routine to better meet the changing needs of your skin.

An impact also occurs on the skin during hormonal upheavals. The skin on the face tends to produce more sebum, before and during menstruation, and is therefore oilier during these periods. With often more pronounced inflammation as a result and the risk of seeing imperfections appear, particularly on the forehead, around the jaw, etc.

Cortisol is one of the hormones that influences the skin, also called stress hormone. A high and constant level of cortisol, linked to chronic stress, tends to sensitize the skin and can then generate premature aging of the skin.

To modulate this rate downwards, it is important to dedicate moments of relaxation to ourselves, and to reserve relaxation routines for ourselves and our skin.

[MY] REGENERATING OIL , which has been designed to preserve the balance of the skin microbiome, fight against oxidation and stimulate the skin's regeneration mechanisms, will be ideal for a moment of massage and well-being.

Did you know? From the age of 35, the drop in estrogen in women can lead to an acceleration of hair cycles and therefore a thinning and more pronounced loss of hair. Around the age of 60, it is estimated that our hair can have lost almost half of its density, following the various hormonal changes in women (puberty, postpartum, peri-menopause, menopause, etc.).

This is why at MiYé, we recommend massaging it regularly to stimulate the irrigation of the hair bulb and the micro-circulation of the scalp to stimulate the hair's soil and guarantee healthier cycles and hair in better shape.