Red and painful pimples on chin

Women will have a few days of irritability every month. This is because good friends come to visit, coupled with economic instability, which will cause women's mood to drop. In addition, it will also cause many pimples to appear on the face. In fact, women are more prone to acne than men. Some pimples cannot be covered with makeup. When some red and painful pimples appear on the face just after get off work, it will make people feel very irritable. What should they do?

1. Causes of acne during menstruation

The week before the menstrual period is when skin problems are most likely to occur. At this time, because estrogen levels drop, progesterone and androgen increase, the skin's oil production increases dramatically, greatly increasing the chance of acne.

There are indeed many women who have obvious hormone responses, and their skin will undergo subtle changes along the 28-day menstrual cycle. For example, in the first and fourth weeks, the skin surface will be oily and a few pimples will suddenly appear; in the second and third weeks, there may be a slight dehydration and dryness. These phenomena will subside as the menstrual period progresses.

Causes of acne during menstruation

2. Four ways to eliminate acne

1. Proper diet

Many acne breakouts are actually caused by improper diet. I have seen too many cases where acne broke out crazily and even dysmenorrhea occurred before the menstrual period due to not paying attention to diet. Therefore, about a week before the menstrual period, we should not eat spicy or greasy food, let alone raw or cold food. We should eat more vegetables and fruits to keep bowel movements smooth to avoid acne caused by constipation. Recommended foods for acne during menstruation: beef, pork, lamb, shrimp, and pumpkin.

2. Maintain sleep and avoid staying up late

Staying up late during menstruation will affect endocrine levels due to lack of sleep, making it more likely to induce the appearance of acne. If you normally sleep 6-7 hours, it is enough, but during this period it is better to ensure 8 hours of sleep a day, and pay attention to keeping warm. Keeping the body warm and comfortable is always beneficial to normal blood circulation in the body and maintaining the level of estrogen in the body.

3. Do a good job of oil control and moisturizing

Especially one week before the menstrual period, you should pay special attention to cleaning and maintenance. You can strengthen oil control on the oily T-zone and lightly moisturize the cheeks. In order to prevent dryness and reduce the irritation of alkaline lotions to the skin, it is best to choose a facial cleanser with more oiliness, and focus on the T-zone where oil is more produced, so as to thoroughly remove the keratin cells on the surface of the skin and the dirt deep in the hair follicles. If you feel your skin is dry, you can spray your skin with moisturizing water after cleansing in the morning and evening. During your menstrual period, you can apply a moisturizing mask to your face one hour before going to bed every night for two consecutive days to keep your skin hydrated and prevent dryness.

Do a good job of oil control and moisturizing

4. Stay optimistic

Many women become irritable and anxious before menstruation, which are favorable factors for the growth of acne. Therefore, you must try to maintain an optimistic mood before menstruation. It can not only prevent acne, but it is also very beneficial to your health.