wellness
Marjolein Dutry
van Haeften
Marjolein is a registered
nutritional therapist
(hormoniously.com), who
uses comprehensive
lab testing to design
personalised nutrition
and lifestyle programs to
transform women’s lives.On the double: Cleanse with an
oil first to remove impurities on
the skin’s surface, then follow
with a calming cream cleanser
like Pai Skincare Camellia
& Rose Gentle Hydrating
Cleanser, £4 0 (paiskincare.com)- it will leave pores truly clear.
Reach for radiance: For the
downright drab days, when
oestrogen levels are low, reach
for a smoothing, brightening
serum. Baie Botanique Rose
Renew Anti-Aging Serum, £34
(baiebotanique.com), gives
us that glow factor.Swap the rough for smooth:
When high levels of sebum
are produced, pores can
become blocked. Evolve Liquid
Radiance Glycolic Toner, £ 20 ,
(evolvebeauty.co.uk), contains
AHA and BHA to encourage
cell renewal and unclog pores.From drab to richness:
Oestrogen levels drop during
menopause and skin can
easily dry out so a rich face
cream that prevents water loss
like S5 Restore Cream, £46,
(s5skincare.com), will bring
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constipated towards the end of your cycle,
it may well be you’re maxing out on
progesterone and this harbouring of toxins
can lead to congested skin and breakouts.
Fibre and water are the best way to flush out
toxins and both olive and hemp oil work
wonders to flush out the gut.
If you eat meat, choose organic because
farm animals are often given synthetic
hormones to speed up growth and when you
eat their meat, you injest these too. Swapping
dairy for almond milk can also benefit skin.
Foods rich in vitamin B6 regulate
hormones no matter where you are in your
cycle so stock up on salmon, beans and kale
for dinner. Finally, avoid maxing out on sugar
in all its forms, it’s super-inflammatory and
as soon as your insulin drops, acne-
triggering cortisol will kick in.More of these please!
Look for these ingredients in your skincare:Zinc not only stops bacteria from growing
and has anti-inflammatory properties but
also helps your body use vitamin A, which
helps repair the skin and reduce acne.Epilobium is an Alpine herb that reduces
the activity of the enzyme 5 -alpha reductase
making the skin less oily, therefore reducing
the likelihood of breakouts.Salycilic acid is an excellent exfoliator for
breakouts and helps to unclog pores.Copaiba is a rainforest herb with
antibacterial activity that’s seriously gaining
popularity in beauty products.Pomegranate oil boosts local hormone
levels and the seeds are rich in lignans –
fibre-associated compounds which provide
antioxidant and oestrogenic effects.Ask the experts
Help for hormonal skin shifts is out there,
you can book in for skin therapy sessions
with a Pai expert on Skype or phone call.
The 30 minutes sessions cover flare ups,
diet, sleep, stress and hormones and
encourage you to keep a skin diary to help
you take control of your skin patterns and
triggers (paiskincare.com).