During the menstrual phase, when estrogen and progesterone levels are at their lowest, the skin produces less sebum, blood circulation slows down, the skin barrier becomes sensitized and the epidermis becomes drier, more uncomfortable and prone to inflammation, and the complexion becomes sallow.
What routine should you follow during this phase?
First, avoid overly abrasive exfoliation, such as a granular scrub or peel-off mask. Irritating ingredients such as certain AHAs, retinol, etc. should also be avoided. Prefer gentle exfoliation, no more than once a week, followed by a moisturizing mask. For example, you can opt for the 5% PHA (INCI name: gluconolactone) cleansing peel. This scrub is known for its mildness and moisturizing properties and also contains inulin and aloe vera (INCI name: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder) to avoid exacerbating the drying effect.
In this phase, the primary goal is to provide the skin with a good daily dose of moisture without irritating it. At the same time, the epidermis, which was damaged in the previous phase of the cycle, is regenerated. For example, use our Serum 1 from the Woman series, which is enriched with hyaluronic acid (INCI name: Sodium Hyaluronate) for its moisturizing properties, aloe vera for its repairing properties, and bisabolol and cornflower hydrolate (INCI name: Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water) for its soothing effect. Complement daily use with a moisturizer at the end of the routine to maintain optimal moisture levels in the epidermis.