What is the cause of acne before and after menstruation?

Everyone thinks that acne is exclusive to adolescents, but many adults also get acne. Especially some women, often have acne problems before and after menstruation, which is a bit confusing. In fact, no matter when, there is a reason for acne, which is probably related to the vigorous secretion of the skin of the body. So, what is the reason for acne before and after menstruation?

1. Causes of acne before menstruation

During menstruation, women's progesterone and estrogen levels will drop significantly, and their androgen levels will be relatively high, which will increase the secretion of sebaceous glands. The clogging of pores by sebum secretions will cause the active substance that causes acne - Propionibacterium acnes to grow wildly, and cause a stress response of the skin, resulting in acne, blackheads, redness and swelling, etc. Therefore, women who usually suffer from acne will find it even more out of control during menstruation.

2. What to do if you have acne before your period

1. Moisturizing and oil control should be done well

One week before your menstrual period, you should pay attention to the amount of oil and moisture on your face. To deal with oil, we need to strengthen oil control and lightly moisturize the cheeks. In terms of moisturizing, it is best to spray the skin with moisturizing water after cleansing in the morning and evening. You can also apply a moisturizing mask to your face one hour before going to bed during your period to make your skin hydrated and prevent dryness.

2. Eat less irritating food

Especially during the menstrual period, you should pay more attention to your diet, try not to eat irritating foods, fried foods, onions, garlic, peppers and other irritating foods, to avoid these irritating foods affecting your mood, hehe... You can eat more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, etc., to promote gastrointestinal digestion and absorption, and reduce excessive accumulation of toxins in the body.

3. Don’t stay up late and lack sleep

The key to facial care is not to stay up late. Don’t always stay up late and deprive your skin of rest. Staying up late accelerates women’s aging. If they don’t get enough sleep, it will affect their endocrine system and make acne more likely. Women should also pay attention to keeping warm during menstruation. Do not eat cold food during menstruation. Keep the body warm to facilitate blood circulation and maintain effective estrogen levels.

4. Do not use drugs

If you are troubled by acne during your menstrual period, you must not take cooling and heat-removing drugs at will. This is a misunderstanding. Not every acne is caused by getting angry. Especially during your menstrual period, if you take cooling drugs, it can easily cause endocrine disorders in the body and cause dysmenorrhea. For acne on your face, please deal with it properly after your period is over and do not take any acne-removing drugs.