If there’s one thing that will stop us all from having the best of skin, it will be hormonal acne. We all deal with it at least a few times in our lives. We can define hormonal acne as a breakout that is triggered by a hormonal change, especially during PMS. Most typically women experience hormonal acne more during the premenstrual part of their cycle and then clearing about the third day of the cycle. It’s all about the hormones.

How can you change your skin care routine to combat hormonal acne?

The best way to soothe acne prone skin is by having a consistent regime that helps target and regulate the oil production and also reduce dead skin cell buildup. A good physical exfoliator such as a scrub or peeling gel can be really helpful at this point of time. This will also even out your skin tone.

Another important element that needs to be maintained is hydration

If your skin is dehydrated, it is more likely to produce oil to compensate for the lack of moisture. Therefore, it is very important to follow up cleansing with a good moisturizer. Now to address this, O’nelle Naturals has a perfect product. The O’nelle Naturals Acne Control Gel is created with a potent blend mint oil, moringa seed oil and aloe vera to combat any future break outs, cover up acne and to achieve a clear smooth and even complexion. Having personally used this, I can totally vouch for this product. It is a very soothing, hydrating, affordable and effective treatment that can be used by all those who suffer from hormonal acne.

Acne prone also requires some additional care if it is to be regulated properly. Here are some of the things you can do:

1.  Eat foods that stabilize your blood sugar levels and are high in plant estrogen hormones such as nuts, nut butters, seeds, lentils, legumes and berries

2. Avoid sugar and starchy vegetables

 3. Avoid fast and processed foods

4. Try to eat organic produce as much as you can

5. Consume more food with prebiotics such as high fiber fruits and veggies, onions, garlic, leeks and lentils.

6. Drink more water so that your skin can maintain its elasticity

7. Avoid excess caffeine

8. Keep alcohol at a minimum.

Taking care of your skin requires dedication, but it isn’t as hard as we imagine it to be!