Acne in your follicular phase
Acne is spots and breakouts, often along the jaw and chin, that track with your cycle. In your follicular phase it tends to flare because estrogen climbs steadily from its low and energy rebuilds, which can bring on acne.
What's happening in your follicular phase
Estrogen is climbing. You feel more energetic, social, and creative, and your body recovers well from harder training.
What to eat
How to move
manage stress with movement, since cortisol worsens hormonal breakouts.
Quick relief
- Keep a simple, consistent routine rather than over-stripping the skin.
- Anti-inflammatory omega-3 foods can calm breakout-prone skin.
- Don't pick, which prolongs marks and healing.
Sync your whole cycle, automatically
PhaseBloom builds your meals, workouts, and skincare around your exact cycle phase, day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I get acne in my follicular phase?
In your follicular phase, estrogen climbs steadily from its low and energy rebuilds, which can bring on acne.
What should I eat for acne?
Foods that help include salmon, broccoli, berries, flaxseed.