Oiliness in your menstrual phase
Oiliness is shine and excess oil, especially through the T-zone. In your menstrual phase, estrogen and progesterone are low, so skin is often drier, more reactive, and a little dull.
What to do
Balance oil with lightweight hydration instead of drying the skin out.
Ingredients that help
- niacinamide
- zinc
- salicylic acid
What to avoid
Avoid skipping moisturiser, which makes skin overproduce oil.
Sync your whole cycle, automatically
PhaseBloom builds your meals, workouts, and skincare around your exact cycle phase, day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my oiliness worse in the menstrual phase?
In your menstrual phase, estrogen and progesterone are low, so skin is often drier, more reactive, and a little dull, which can affect oiliness.
What ingredients help oiliness?
Look for niacinamide, zinc, salicylic acid.