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Why Your Acne Gets Worse Before Your Period
Is Your Skin on a Monthly Cycle Too?
You eat clean, use all the right products, and still — like clockwork — the chin breakouts show up the week before your period.
That’s not bad luck. It’s hormonal acne, and it’s one of the most common skin complaints we see at Skin Renew Co.
Let’s talk about what causes those frustrating pre-period breakouts — and more importantly, what actually helps.
🌀 The Hormone Fluctuation Behind the Breakouts
Right before your period, your estrogen drops and your progesterone spikes. That hormonal shift can lead to:
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Increased oil (sebum) production
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Swollen or clogged pores
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Inflammation in the skin
All of that equals deeper, more painful acne, especially along your jawline, chin, and neck.
🔍 What Hormonal Acne Looks (and Feels) Like
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Breakouts in the same spots each cycle (usually lower face)
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Deep, sore pimples — not whiteheads
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Flare-ups 1–2 weeks before your period
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Hard to treat with just over-the-counter products
Sound familiar? You’re not alone — and you’re not doing anything wrong.
💡 How We Treat Hormonal Acne at Skin Renew Co
While we can’t control your cycle, we can help your skin stay calm and resilient through it.
Here’s what we often use in a treatment plan:
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Customized Acne Facials — to calm inflammation + deep clean pores
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Face Reality Acne Program — tailored protocols and home care
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Chemical Peels (Level 1–3) — to speed up healing and fade old marks
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LED Light Therapy — especially blue light for calming breakouts
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Lifestyle + product guidance — including acne-safe makeup, SPF, and supplements
Every plan is customized — because everyone’s skin (and hormones) are different.
✅ What You Can Do at Home
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Switch to acne-safe skincare — many breakouts are triggered by pore-clogging ingredients
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Spot treat with sulfur or benzoyl peroxide
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Don’t pick — it just delays healing and can scar
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Keep a skin + period tracker to spot patterns
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Book your treatment before your breakout hits (timing can help prevent flare-ups)
🧠 The Bottom Line
Hormonal acne isn’t about being dirty or doing skincare wrong. It’s a biological response — but that doesn’t mean you’re stuck with it.
At Skin Renew Co, we treat acne like the complex condition it is — not just a surface issue. Whether you’re dealing with pre-period breakouts or deeper cystic flare-ups, we’ll help you get real results, not just a product list.
💬 Need Help with Hormonal Acne?
Let’s chat. We’ll help you figure out what your skin is actually asking for — and how to keep it clear through every phase of your cycle.
