The Truth About Hormonal Acne
If your breakouts seem to show up at the same time every month…
Or mostly appear around your jawline, chin, or lower face…
There’s a good chance you’re dealing with hormonal acne.
And if you’ve tried everything, different products, routines, treatments, and it still keeps coming back…
You’re not imagining it.
Hormonal acne works differently.
What Is Hormonal Acne?
Hormonal acne is triggered by fluctuations in your hormones, particularly androgens (like testosterone), which can increase oil production in the skin.
This excess oil can:
Clog pores
Feed acne-causing bacteria
Lead to deeper, more inflamed breakouts
It’s not just a surface-level issue, it starts internally.
How to Recognise Hormonal Acne
Hormonal acne often shows up as:
Breakouts around the chin, jawline, and lower cheeks
Deep, painful pimples (sometimes cystic)
Flare-ups around your period
Acne that keeps coming back in the same areas
It’s usually more stubborn and slower to heal than regular breakouts.
Why It Keeps Coming Back
This is the frustrating part.
Even if you treat the breakouts themselves, hormonal acne often returns because the trigger (your hormones) is still there.
This is why it can feel like:
Your skin improves… then suddenly worsens again
You’re constantly “managing” it, not clearing it
Can Skincare Alone Fix It?
Short answer: not always.
Skincare plays an important role, especially in:
Reducing inflammation
Supporting your skin barrier
Preventing congestion
But because hormonal acne starts internally, topical products can only do so much.
What Actually Helps
Managing hormonal acne is about taking a balanced, long-term approach.
This usually includes:
1. Supporting Your Skin Barrier
Using gentle, non-stripping products to keep your skin calm and balanced.
2. Targeted Active Ingredients
Certain ingredients can help control breakouts and reduce inflammation, but they need to be used correctly.
3. Professional Treatments
Treatments like LED therapy, facials, and peels can help:
Calm inflammation
Speed up healing
Prevent congestion
4. Consistency
This is key.
Hormonal acne doesn’t respond to quick fixes, it responds to consistency over time.
The Biggest Mistake
Trying to “dry out” hormonal acne.
Because these breakouts can feel deeper and more stubborn, people often go in with harsh products, over-exfoliating or stripping the skin.
This usually makes things worse by:
Damaging the skin barrier
Increasing irritation
Triggering more breakouts
It’s Not Your Fault
Hormonal acne can feel frustrating, unpredictable, and hard to control.
And a lot of the time, people blame themselves, thinking they’re doing something wrong.
But the reality is, your skin is responding to internal changes.
You just need the right approach to manage it.
The NUED Skin Approach
At NUED Skin, we look at the bigger picture.
We focus on:
Understanding your skin properly
Supporting it with the right treatments
Creating a plan that works with your skin, not against it
Because managing hormonal acne isn’t about quick fixes, it’s about long-term results.
Ready to Take Control of Your Skin?
If you’re tired of breakouts that keep coming back and want a plan that actually makes sense:
Join our NUED founding members list for early access and exclusive offers
Or take the first step:
Book your consultation and let’s create a plan tailored to your skin