S04E21. Hormonal Acne & Your Cycle: Why Your Skin Changes Every Week

S04E021. Hormonal Acne & Your Cycle: Why Your Skin Changes Every Week

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If your skin looks like three different people in one month, you’re not imagining it. One week you’re glowing, the next your chin is breaking out, and by the time your period shows up you’re staring at the same cyst you’ve been staring at for ten days.

In this episode of Keep It Clear, Cris and I break down what’s actually happening with your skin in every phase of your menstrual cycle, why blaming “hormones” misses the real driver in most cases, and the cycle-tracking shifts our clients use to finally see the pattern.

If you’ve ever wondered why your skin can’t pick a personality, this episode is for you.

Hit play below or keep reading for a sneak peek inside.

In This Episode We Cover:

• Why your skin can look like three different people in one cycle (and what it’s really telling you)
• The face-mapping pattern that says estrogen dominance even when everyone blames testosterone
• Why the cysts that “linger” during your period aren’t actually from that cycle
• The acronym Cris refuses to accept for the new name of PCOS (and why she’s right)
• The hidden driver in your luteal phase that turns PMS into a stress test
• The supplement-free shift that did more for our clients’ cycle acne than any pill or product

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• The Cycle Almanac — Katie’s cycle-syncing app that tracks your phases, foods, movement, and breakout patterns
• The DUTCH Testing Package — the functional hormone test Katie uses to investigate cortisol, estrogen, and progesterone patterns
• Clearer Skin in 30 Days — the foundational starting point for cycle-driven acne
• The Acne Face Mapping Guide — track where your breakouts land in each phase
• Hormonal Acne Guide — free guide to the hormonal patterns behind acne

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