6 Ways to Step into your Magnetism and Skin Cycle like a Pro

Honestly— this is it girls. Skin Cycling but on a whole different level. If you are woman wanting to connect to her menstrual cycle but also loves skincare this science-based method is for you.

Merging your skincare routine with your menstrual cycle— AKA skin cycling, is important because hormonal fluctuations directly affect your skin's behavior and needs throughout the month. By aligning your routine with these changes, you can proactively care for your skin instead of reacting to issues after they arise. Building this habit of awareness foster trust between you skin, uterus and mind.

Here’s a quick way to understand what’s needed for each phase:

• Menstrual Phase (Days 1-5):

  The skin may feel dry and sensitive due to lower estrogen. Focus on gentle cleansing, hydrating moisturizers, and soothing products with ingredients like hyaluronic acid or ceramides.

• Follicular Phase (Days 6-13):

  Estrogen rises, enhancing skin's elasticity and radiance. Incorporate lightweight hydrating serums, gentle exfoliation, and sunscreen to maintain balance and glow.

• Ovulation Phase (Days 14-16):

  Skin is at its peak but can become oily due to increased sebum production. Use non-comedogenic products, oil control serums, and light moisturizers.

• Luteal Phase (Days 17-28):

  Progesterone can cause increased oil production and potential breakouts. Introduce products with salicylic acid, clay masks, or spot treatments for acne control while keeping skin hydrated.

How to Step Into Your Magnetism by Skin Cycling:

1. Ground yourself. It’s important to understand your female body exist in a rhythmic state. Meaning, its natural state is to ebb and flow. So, the first step is to accept and ground yourself in the knowing that your body is supposed to fluctuate.

2. Learn the four phases. There are four phases to the menstrual cycle- not just the bleeding phase AKA the period. The period marks the first day of a new cycle, and should normally last 1-7 days. Next, you have the follicular phase- which is characterized by the maturation of a new egg. Once that egg is matured, we move into the ovulation phase. Ovulation normally last 12-24 hours, however the ovulation window can be 2-5 days. After ovulation, you go into the luteal phase. During the luteal phase, the egg waits for potential fertilization and if none occurs, the uterine lining sheds and you start your period.

3. Track your period. This is a baseline requirement to start your skin cycling journey because you have to learn your hormonal fluctuations. Without knowing your cycle, you can’t identify your skin’s cyclical cue’s.

4. Identify your skin’s cyclical cues (SCC). Skin cyclical cue’s are your skin's way of signaling the hormonal changes throughout the menstrual cycle. By understanding these cues, you can tailor your skincare routine based off your unique monthly needs. (Examples: Acne, Clogged Pores, Text Dry Skin Patches, Flared Eczema or Contraindications, Skin sensitivity, etc.)

5. Merge your skincare and cycle. Merging your skincare routine with your menstrual cycle is important because hormonal fluctuations directly affect your skin's behavior and needs throughout the month. By aligning your routine with these changes, you can proactively care for your skin instead of reacting to issues after they arise. Here's more information on how to start.

6. Build and establish a proactive period plan. Creating a proactive period plan is important because it allows a woman to live in harmony with her natural hormonal rhythms, fostering physical, emotional, and spiritual balance. This approach acknowledges that a woman's body changes cyclically, and by aligning her lifestyle, skincare, and self-care with these changes, she can enhance her overall well-being.

This approach acknowledges that a woman's body changes cyclically, and by aligning her lifestyle, skincare, and self-care with these changes, she can enhance her overall well-being.

Are you ready to build the skin of your dreams and menstruate with ease?

I created a beginner’s friendly skin cycling workbook. I encourage you to grab your downloadable now and start your skin cycling journey! Learn the main theme’s of each phase and which aspect your skin you should prioritize during different phases of the month.