Redness in your ovulatory phase

Redness is flushing, blotchiness, or visibly irritated, reactive skin. In your ovulatory phase, estrogen peaks and skin tends to look its best, glowing and even, though oil can creep up.

What to do

Simplify to soothing, barrier-supporting products and patch-test new actives.

Ingredients that help

  • centella
  • ceramides
  • azelaic acid

What to avoid

Avoid fragrance, alcohol-heavy toners, and aggressive actives.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is my redness worse in the ovulatory phase?

In your ovulatory phase, estrogen peaks and skin tends to look its best, glowing and even, though oil can creep up, which can affect redness.

What ingredients help redness?

Look for centella, ceramides, azelaic acid.