Have you ever noticed a breakout of pimples 10 days after your period? Or that hair removal sometimes seemed particularly painful to you? It’s normal hormonal variations induced by the menstrual cycle have a direct impact on the activity of the skin and its sensitivity. To make the most of the benefits of your care, adapt your routine to your cycle. Here is the "ideal" theoretical distribution, knowing that the 1st day of the cycle corresponds to the first day of the rules.
A visit to the hairdresser: during menstruation week
This information will particularly grab your attention if you have thin hair or have a tendency to grease easily. Indeed, during the first days of the cycle the sebaceous glands are less active, so the lengths are lighter and the roots less fat.
Your brushing will therefore have a chance to last one more day …
A facial treatment: the week after your period
In the second week of the cycle (from D10 to D14 approximately), a surge in progesterone triggers a increased sebum production. The skin is more oily, and the pores tend to become blocked more easily, which leads to the formation of blackheads and pimples. Take advantage of this period to invest in purifying care. Now is the time to gently exfoliate, with a enzymatic scrub, or a peelin lotiong, and bet on a mattifying moisturizer to anticipate the shine that may appear during the day. In institute, this is the ideal time to carry out a microdermabrasion or skin cleansing.
Hair removal, 3 to 4 days after the end of your period (D10 and D11)
During the period of menstruation, the sensitivity of the skin is increased. In question the hormonal variations which increase the cutaneous reactivity. Also, choose razor or depilatory cream during this week. The ideal? Get in the habit of epilate 3 to 4 days after your period ends. This is the moment when the pain tolerance is maximized, which is the perfect time to wax or reconnect with your electric epilator.
The manicure, the week before the rules (D21 to D28)
The estrogen level is at the top, which has (among other things) the consequence ofimprove the growth of your nails. Now is the perfect time to take care of them and treat themselves to a full manicure, they will fully enjoy it!
During menstruation, beneficial massages
Foot reflexology and massages can help relieve some of the tensions and symptoms of PMS. And at the very least, you offered yourself a moment of relaxation that was always welcome …
Thanks to Treatwell.
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