Hormonal Breakouts

Sometimes a mild 'purge' can happen as congestion clears, but our anti-inflammatory protocols (like LED and BioRePeel) are designed to minimise this and calm the skin immediately.

Many over-the-counter treatments strip the barrier, causing inflammation and more oil production ('rebound oil'). We rebuild the barrier while clearing the breakout, stopping the cycle.

Yes! Treatments like BioRePeel and Polynucleotides target both ageing (collagen loss) and breakouts simultaneously. You don't have to choose.

Fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone (common in perimenopause or stress) can increase sebum thickness and inflammation. We treat the skin's response to these changes.

Yes. High sugar and dairy intake can trigger insulin spikes which worsen hormonal acne. We discuss lifestyle factors as part of your consultation.

Active inflammation often calms within 24-48 hours of LED or BioRePeel. Clearing underlying congestion typically takes a full skin cycle (4-6 weeks) of consistent treatment.

Treating inflammation early is the best way to prevent scarring. If you already have marks, we can incorporate microneedling once active breakouts have subsided.

We recommend avoiding makeup for 24 hours after treatment to let the pores breathe. We can recommend non-comedogenic options for afterwards.

Yes. Because we focus on barrier repair first, our treatments are suitable even for sensitive, inflamed skin.

Once clear, many clients maintain results with a monthly facial or peel to keep cell turnover regular and pores clear.

We focus on treating the skin manifestations. However, if we suspect a deeper underlying issue (like PCOS), we may refer you to your GP for further investigation.