Skin and menstrual cycle: how to adapt your routine?

Localized imperfections, tight skin, dull complexion? Your skin follows its own rhythm... often dictated by your hormones. Throughout the menstrual cycle, hormonal fluctuations deeply alter the skin's balance: drier and more sensitive skin at the beginning of the phase, more prone to shine, redness or imperfections just before menstruation. What if, instead of enduring these variations, we learned to anticipate them? Phase after phase, discover how to adjust your skincare to respect your skin's natural rhythm and give it what it truly needs, at the right time.

Phase 1: hydrate and soothe

During menstruation, skin is often more sensitive, sometimes dehydrated. Estrogen levels are at their lowest, which can weaken the skin barrier and make the epidermis more reactive.

The right approach: favor soft textures, soothing and hydrating skincare products.

Key steps:

• An ultra-gentle double cleanse with Cleansing Oil and Cleansing Jelly.
  
  

• Enhanced hydration with a cream or serum based on niacinamide or hyaluronic acid.
  
  

• In case of visible fatigue, massage the eye contour with the Anti-Fatigue Eye Serum and its cryo tip for a decongestant effect.
  
  

Phase 2: boost radiance

Immediately after menstruation, estrogen levels rise: the skin is more stable, and radiance naturally returns.

The right approach: this is the ideal time to incorporate brightening active ingredients and more dynamic gestures.

Key steps:

• Stimulate cell renewal – Apply the New Skin Mask once or twice a week: its gentle enzymatic exfoliation removes dull cells without damaging the skin barrier.
  
  

• Boost luminosity – Morning or evening, apply C-Activ+ Serum to slightly damp skin: its stabilized vitamin C visibly evens out the complexion.
  
  

• Stimulate microcirculation – Finish with a few strokes of the Quartz Gua Sha from the center of the face outwards to drain, smooth, and optimize active ingredient penetration.

Phase 3: enhance and prevent

Skin is generally at its peak natural radiance, well-hydrated, and plump. But beware, this is also when excess sebum can begin to appear.

The right approach: maintain balance. Hydrate without making the skin oily.

Key steps:

• Regular cleansing without drying, with the Cleansing Jelly.

• A light oil like the Night Oil, applied with smoothing motions to maintain skin tone.

• An antioxidant serum to prevent the first signs of imbalance.
  
  

Phase 4: balance and target

The drop in hormones can cause imperfections, redness, or excess sebum. The complexion becomes dull, and hormonal breakouts can appear.

The right approach: soothe inflammation and target problem areas.

Key steps:

• Apply a targeted serum like the Imperfections Serum, rich in niacinamide and bakuchiol.
  
  

• Space out exfoliations to avoid further sensitizing the skin.
  
  

• Incorporate a draining technique with the Quartz Roller to limit congestion.
  
  

A routine that evolves with you

Rather than following a fixed routine, Seasonly invites you to adapt your actions to your real needs, to the rhythm of your skin. An approach that respects the natural variations of the body while keeping the skin radiant, soothed, and balanced, every day of the month.