Internal Changes: Hormonal secretion levels rapidly decline, body temperature drops, and blood estrogen and progesterone levels gradually decrease to minimal levels. Key Focus: Skin hydration, dark circle reduction Causes: Blood loss during menstruation leads to physical fatigue and vulnerability, often making dark circles particularly noticeable.Simultaneously, the drop in body temperature often intensifies detoxification pressure. When waste isn't expelled on schedule, skin tone becomes dull and lacks radiance. Therefore, the primary focus during this period should be on "nourishment."
Follicular Phase
Prime Time for Bold Experiments
Duration: Days 5-14 of the menstrual cycle, lasting approximately 10 days
Body Changes: Hormonal secretion increases, estrogen levels in the blood gradually rise, and bodily metabolism becomes more active.
Key Activities: The follicular phase is ideal for skin care. Enhanced hormone secretion during this stage, coupled with rising levels of estrogen and progesterone in the blood, promotes balanced skin renewal. Well-nourished skin appears smooth, radiant, and translucent. As skin is relatively resilient at this time, it's a good opportunity to experiment with new beauty treatments.
Luteal Phase
Focus on cleansing to prevent "oil and acne"
Duration: Starting 15 days after menstruation, lasting approximately 14 days
Body changes: Estrogen secretion decreases while androgen secretion increases; simultaneously, estrogen levels decline while progesterone levels continue to rise.Under the influence of progesterone produced after ovulation, hormonal imbalances become more pronounced.
Key Characteristics: Androgens dominate during this phase, placing skin in its most vulnerable state. Under androgen influence, sebum production surges and pores enlarge. Additionally, the rising progesterone levels cause the skin's keratin layer to thicken, potentially triggering outbreaks of acne and blackheads.