Breakouts that return with every cycle, skin that shines despite all topical treatments, blemishes that persist well beyond adolescence: you may be living with hormonal acne. Unlike common acne, it responds to specific internal mechanisms - and surface treatments are often not enough. Here’s why addressing it from within changes everything.
Understanding hormonal acne: what’s really happening
Hormonal acne is directly linked to hormonal fluctuations, particularly androgens (testosterone and DHT). These hormones stimulate the sebaceous glands, which then produce excess sebum. When this sebum oxidizes, it clogs pores and creates an environment conducive to bacterial growth - hence the inflamed breakouts.
A few situations are particularly likely to trigger it:
- Premenstrual period (drop in estrogen, relative rise in androgens)
- After stopping birth control pills (hormonal rebound effect)
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which often involves excess androgens
- Periods of intense stress (cortisol also stimulates sebum production)
Hormonal acne typically appears along the jawline, on the chin, lower cheeks, back and décolleté - areas rich in androgen receptors.
Natural solutions to restore skin balance
Addressing hormonal acne requires a comprehensive approach:
- Diet: reduce high-glycemic-index foods (fast sugars, refined flours), which stimulate insulin and, indirectly, androgen production. Prioritize omega-3s (oily fish, flax seeds) for their anti-inflammatory properties.
- Stress management: high cortisol = excess sebum. Taking care of your nervous system balance has a direct impact on the condition of your skin.
- Suitable topical care: cleanse without irritating (gentle cleansers), moisturize even oily skin, and use sebum-targeting ingredients locally.
- Internal supplementation: certain ingredients act directly on hormonal balance and the sebaceous glands - where creams cannot reach.
Choosing the right supplements for hormonally blemish-prone skin
Some ingredients have proven effective:
- Zinc: helps maintain normal skin and regulate inflammation, while limiting bacterial growth on the skin’s surface.
- Vitamin B6: helps regulate hormonal activity, particularly during cyclical fluctuations.
- Sebum-regulating plants: certain plant extracts act directly on the sebaceous glands to limit excess sebum production.
Effectiveness is maximized with a minimum 3-month course: skin cells renew slowly, and hormonal adjustments take time.
Epycure’s solution for hormonal acne
Epycure Anti-Blemish Gummies were specifically formulated for skin prone to hormonal acne, with a unique patented ingredient: Actrisave®.
This exclusive complex combines black rice (Oryza sativa) and prickly pear (Opuntia ficus indica):
- Prickly pear is rich in isorhamnetin, a flavonoid that helps rebalance the androgen hormones involved in hormonal acne
- Black rice is concentrated in anthocyanins with antioxidant properties, which prevent sebum oxidation and thereby limit pore clogging
The formula is complemented by nettle (helps problem skin by contributing to clearer skin), zinc (helps maintain normal skin - 100% of the NRV) and vitamin B6 (helps regulate hormonal activity).
Results validated by Lab'Epycure: 85% found their skin more beautiful, 73% had fewer cysts and microcysts, and 73% considered the course effective on their blemishes - based on 26 people after a 3-month course.
Formula containing 99.4% ingredients of natural origin, vegan, gelatin-free (apple pectin), with no added sugars and a redcurrant flavor. Made in France in a certified laboratory. Epycure is B Corp certified.
Dosage: 2 Gummies per day (ages 18+), 1 Gummy per day for adolescents (ages 12+). A 3-month course is recommended for a deep-rooted approach to hormonal blemishes.
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In summary
Hormonal acne is not a surface-level problem. It stems from internal hormonal imbalances that topical treatments alone cannot correct. Addressing it from within, with the right ingredients, dosages and course duration, means treating the cause rather than the symptoms. The result: clearer, more balanced, healthier-looking skin for the long term.
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