Your skin changes every week. Your routine should too.
A gentle, science-led guide to which cosmetic ingredients and rituals actually work in each phase of your cycle — and through perimenopause and beyond.
Cycle phase
Menstrual
Skin is at its most reactive. Hormones are at their lowest, the barrier is thin and dehydration shows up fast.
Reach for
Cream cleansers and oil balms
Hyaluronic acid + ceramide serums
Rich, occlusive moisturizers
Calming masks with oat or centella
Skip for now
Strong retinoids and acids
Physical scrubs
Heavy fragrance
New active ingredients
The ritual
Comfort over performance. Layer hydration, sleep in a balm, skip the actives for a few nights.
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