Hormones change. 
So does your skin.

Hormones change. 
So does your skin.

Hormones change. So does your skin.

From breakouts to dryness, reactivity to resilience - your skin reflects more than what you put on it. We're here to support it through every shift.

Hormones + Your Skin

Your hormones act like internal messengers, guiding everything from sebum production and collagen synthesis to inflammation levels and barrier strength. As estrogen, progesterone, and androgens (testosterone) rise and fall, your skin responds. These fluctuations can lead to changes in oiliness, dryness, sensitivity, moisture retention, acne, texture, and healing. The more we understand this connection, the better we can care for skin that’s shifting in real time.

Your hormones act like internal messengers, guiding everything from sebum production and collagen synthesis to inflammation levels and barrier strength. As estrogen, progesterone, and androgens (testosterone) rise and fall, your skin responds. These fluctuations can lead to changes in oiliness, dryness, sensitivity, moisture retention, acne, texture, and healing. The more we understand this connection, the better we can care for skin that’s shifting in real time.

Estrogen and Skin

Estrogen is one of the most skin-supportive hormones in the body. It plays a protective, restorative, and balancing role - especially when it comes to hydration, elasticity, and barrier strength.

 

When estrogen is high, skin tends to feel plump, dewy, and well-hydrated. When it drops (pre-period, postpartum, or during perimenopause), dryness and dehydration are more likely. 

 

Estrogen levels support collagen, and contribute to firmer, bouncier, more elastic skin. Estrogen also helps support a thicker, stronger skin barrier. Drops in estrogen can lead to thinner skin and accelerated collagen loss.

Progesterone and Skin

Progesterone shifts can be subtle but significant to the skin - making progesterone a key player in the “why does my skin feel off this week?” conversation. It can stimulate oil production and contribute to water retention, which can lead to visible puffiness and feelings of tightness. It can make your skin feel sensitive to ingredients that normally feel fine. 

Testosterone and Skin

Testosterone has a powerful effect on oil production and skin behavior, for all genders. Testosterone directly stimulates sebaceous (oil) glands, increasing sebum output. This makes skin oilier, especially in areas dense with oil glands like the T-zone, jawline, and back. Excess oil creates the perfect environment for clogged pores, texture, and breakouts. Increased oil production can lead to enlarged pores.

Cortisol and Skin

Cortisol is your body’s primary stress hormone - and when it spikes, your skin feels it. Whether due to stress, burnout, or lack of sleep - when cortisol is imbalanced, your skin can show the effects of increased systemic inflammation, compromised skin barrier, changes in oiliness or dryness, increased breakouts, delayed healing, slower collagen production, and greater sensitivity to actives or environmental triggers.

Thyroid Hormones and Skin

Low thyroid activity (hypothyroidism) can lead to skin that feels dry and dull. It can also lead to slower barrier repair, which can cause dehydration and rough texture changes.

Insulin and Skin

Insulin is not a sex hormone like estrogen or testosterone, but it can have a major indirect impact on skin. High insulin levels can increase androgen production, leading to more sebum, clogged pores, and inflammation. Insulin can also potentially impact hyperpigmentation.

Hormones + Life Stages

Hormones + Life Stages

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

What's Happening to Your Skin

Pregnancy sets off a profound hormonal recalibration, with surging levels of estrogen, progesterone, and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).

 

Estrogen rises steadily throughout pregnancy, supporting increased blood flow, hydration, and collagen production. For some, this results in the coveted “pregnancy glow.” But high estrogen can also stimulate melanocytes, our pigment-producing cells, which may trigger or worsen melasma (dark patches).

 

Progesterone, essential for maintaining pregnancy, can cause fluid retention and puffiness. It may also increase oil production and slow skin cell turnover, creating a more acne-prone environment, along with congestion or dullness. Progesterone is also known to heighten sensitivity, making your skin feel more reactive than usual - even to products that previously felt fine.

What Your Skin Needs Now

Pregnancy calls for skincare that supports sensitivity, balances change, and protects your skin as it navigates a new hormonal landscape.

  • Gentle exfoliation to address dullness and keep pores clear (like lactic acid in Good Genes).

  • Vitamin C and niacinamide to brighten the appearance of discolorations and unevenness. Adding in CEO Vitamin C Brightening Serum, CEO Glow Vitamin C + Turmeric  Face Oil,or CEO Afterglow Vitamin C Gel-Cream, all with an advanced, stable form of Vitamin C called Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate.

  • Oil Control (if you are getting breakouts) with a non-salicylic acid products, like Detox Darling Mist.

  • Barrier support with niacinamide, ceramides, and nurturing oils, like Juno Antioxidant Superfood Face Oil or CEO Glow Vitamin C + Turmeric Face Oil, and B3 Nice Niacinamide Serum

What Topical Active Ingredients are Generally Considered  "Pregnancy-Safe"

These ingredients are generally considered safe for topical use during pregnancy when used as directed. We recommend simplifying your routine, especially in the first trimester, and consulting your doctor or dermatologist before using any skincare products. This list is not exhaustive and may evolve as new safety data becomes available.  When in doubt, skip it. 

 

Hyaluronic Acid: deeply hydrates and plumps skin

Glycerin: water-binding humectant for long-lasting hydration

Squalane: lightweight, non-comedogenic oil that supports the lipid barrier

Centella Asiatica / Madecassoside / Asiaticoside: skin firming and rejuvenating

Ceramides: replenish and repair the skin barrier

Beta-Glucan: soothes irritation and boosts moisture retention

Colloidal Oatmeal:  calms sensitive or itchy skin

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3):  improves tone, decreases the look of surface redness, and supports the barrier

Azelaic Acid: helps with the look of congestion, surface redness, and hyperpigmentation 

Vitamin C (THD Ascorbate):  brightens and firms; choose gentler, stable forms like Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (THD Ascorbate) over L-ascorbic acid

Licorice Root Extract: naturally brightens and calms the look of surface redness

Lactic Acid: a gentler AHA, helps with glow, texture improvement, clarity, and hydration (avoid chemical peels)

Mandelic Acid: generally well-tolerated and supports texture (avoid chemical peels)

Mineral Sunscreens: Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide (non-nano)

PHA (Polyhydroxy Acids): gentle chemical exfoliation with added hydration benefits (avoid chemical peels)

Enzyme exfoliants (like papaya or pumpkin): mild and generally well-tolerated

Sulfur: antimicrobial and oil-reducing, helpful for spot treatments

Salicylic Acid (≤2%):  Low-dose use, particularly in wash-off cleansers, is generally considered safe in small amounts. Use with caution and avoid total body use, high-dose use, layering multiple salicylic acid products, or other forms of excessive use. Discuss with your doctor before proceeding with any salicylic acid product during pregnancy.

Certain essential oils: (in low dose, diluted) This list is not exhaustive: Neroli, Sweet Orange Oil, Tangerine, Lavender, Chamomile, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang

 

Disclaimer: This list is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.

 

Commonly Avoided Skincare Ingredients During Pregnancy

During pregnancy, it’s best to focus on gentle, well-researched ingredients that prioritize barrier support, hydration, and skin comfort. Below is a list of skincare ingredients that are commonly avoided during pregnancy based on clinical guidance and safety data.

 

This list is not comprehensive and is subject to interpretation. This list may evolve as new safety data becomes available.  We always recommend consulting your doctor or dermatologist before using any skincare products during pregnancy.

 

Commonly Avoided:

Topical and Oral Retinoids (including but not limited to: Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate, Retinoic Acid, Tretinoin, Adapalene, Isotretinoin, HPR, Adapinoid, Tazarotene, Accutane)
Hydroquinone

High-Dose Salicylic Acid (peels or systemic use) >2%

High-Dose Benzoyl Peroxide

Tetracycline, Doxycycline, Minocycline

Uterine-stimulating essential oils (ie, Clary Sage, Cinnamon Leaf or Bark, Wintergreen, Camphor, Mugwort)
 

Could cause sensitivity or disruption:

High-Fragrance products

Chemical Sunscreens (ie, Oxybenzone, Avobenzone, Octinoxate)

 

Disclaimer: This list is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.

Pregnancy Skincare Routine + Products

What's Happening to Your Skin

Pregnancy sets off a profound hormonal recalibration, with surging levels of estrogen, progesterone, and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).

 

Estrogen rises steadily throughout pregnancy, supporting increased blood flow, hydration, and collagen production. For some, this results in the coveted “pregnancy glow.” But high estrogen can also stimulate melanocytes, our pigment-producing cells, which may trigger or worsen melasma (dark patches).

 

Progesterone, essential for maintaining pregnancy, can cause fluid retention and puffiness. It may also increase oil production and slow skin cell turnover, creating a more acne-prone environment, along with congestion or dullness. Progesterone is also known to heighten sensitivity, making your skin feel more reactive than usual - even to products that previously felt fine.

What Your Skin Needs Now

Pregnancy calls for skincare that supports sensitivity, balances change, and protects your skin as it navigates a new hormonal landscape.

  • Gentle exfoliation to address dullness and keep pores clear (like lactic acid in Good Genes).

  • Vitamin C and niacinamide to brighten the appearance of discolorations and unevenness. Adding in CEO Vitamin C Brightening Serum, CEO Glow Vitamin C + Turmeric  Face Oil,or CEO Afterglow Vitamin C Gel-Cream, all with an advanced, stable form of Vitamin C called Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate.

  • Oil Control (if you are getting breakouts) with a non-salicylic acid products, like Detox Darling Mist.

  • Barrier support with niacinamide, ceramides, and nurturing oils, like Juno Antioxidant Superfood Face Oil or CEO Glow Vitamin C + Turmeric Face Oil, and B3 Nice Niacinamide Serum

What Topical Active Ingredients are Generally Considered  "Pregnancy-Safe"

These ingredients are generally considered safe for topical use during pregnancy when used as directed. We recommend simplifying your routine, especially in the first trimester, and consulting your doctor or dermatologist before using any skincare products. This list is not exhaustive and may evolve as new safety data becomes available.  When in doubt, skip it. 

 

Hyaluronic Acid: deeply hydrates and plumps skin

Glycerin: water-binding humectant for long-lasting hydration

Squalane: lightweight, non-comedogenic oil that supports the lipid barrier

Centella Asiatica / Madecassoside / Asiaticoside: skin firming and rejuvenating

Ceramides: replenish and repair the skin barrier

Beta-Glucan: soothes irritation and boosts moisture retention

Colloidal Oatmeal:  calms sensitive or itchy skin

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3):  improves tone, decreases the look of surface redness, and supports the barrier

Azelaic Acid: helps with the look of congestion, surface redness, and hyperpigmentation 

Vitamin C (THD Ascorbate):  brightens and firms; choose gentler, stable forms like Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (THD Ascorbate) over L-ascorbic acid

Licorice Root Extract: naturally brightens and calms the look of surface redness

Lactic Acid: a gentler AHA, helps with glow, texture improvement, clarity, and hydration (avoid chemical peels)

Mandelic Acid: generally well-tolerated and supports texture (avoid chemical peels)

Mineral Sunscreens: Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide (non-nano)

PHA (Polyhydroxy Acids): gentle chemical exfoliation with added hydration benefits (avoid chemical peels)

Enzyme exfoliants (like papaya or pumpkin): mild and generally well-tolerated

Sulfur: antimicrobial and oil-reducing, helpful for spot treatments

Salicylic Acid (≤2%):  Low-dose use, particularly in wash-off cleansers, is generally considered safe in small amounts. Use with caution and avoid total body use, high-dose use, layering multiple salicylic acid products, or other forms of excessive use. Discuss with your doctor before proceeding with any salicylic acid product during pregnancy.

Certain essential oils: (in low dose, diluted) This list is not exhaustive: Neroli, Sweet Orange Oil, Tangerine, Lavender, Chamomile, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang

 

Disclaimer: This list is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. It is not exhaustive and may vary based on individual circumstances or medical guidance. We always recommend consulting your doctor or dermatologist before starting or continuing any skincare products during pregnancy.

 

 

Commonly Avoided Skincare Ingredients During Pregnancy

During pregnancy, it’s best to focus on gentle, well-researched ingredients that prioritize barrier support, hydration, and skin comfort. Below is a list of skincare ingredients that are commonly avoided during pregnancy based on clinical guidance and safety data.

 

This list is not comprehensive and is subject to interpretation. This list may evolve as new safety data becomes available.  We always recommend consulting your doctor or dermatologist before using any skincare products during pregnancy.

 

Commonly Avoided:

Topical and Oral Retinoids (including but not limited to: Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate, Retinoic Acid, Tretinoin, Adapalene, Isotretinoin, HPR, Adapinoid, Tazarotene, Accutane)
Hydroquinone

High-Dose Salicylic Acid (peels or systemic use) >2%

High-Dose Benzoyl Peroxide

Tetracycline, Doxycycline, Minocycline

Uterine-stimulating essential oils (ie, Clary Sage, Cinnamon Leaf or Bark, Wintergreen, Camphor, Mugwort)

 

Could cause sensitivity or disruption:

High-Fragrance products

Chemical Sunscreens (ie, Oxybenzone, Avobenzone, Octinoxate)

 

Disclaimer: This list is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.We always recommend consulting your doctor or dermatologist before starting or continuing any skincare products during pregnancy.

Skincare routine for Pregancy

PostPartum

PostPartum

What's Happening to Your Skin

 

After giving birth, your hormone levels shift dramatically - and your skin can reflect these changes.

 

Estrogen and progesterone drop sharply, while androgens (like testosterone) may remain relatively elevated for a time. This temporary hormonal imbalance can lead to increased oil production, clogged pores, and breakouts, even if your skin was clear throughout pregnancy.

 

Cortisol, often elevated due to sleep deprivation, may increase inflammation and compromise the skin barrier - making skin more prone to surface redness, sensitivity, and reactivity, or even shifting between dryness and breakouts.

 

Prolactin, the hormone responsible for milk production, also affects the skin in more subtle ways. It may contribute to dryness, flakiness, or changes in oil balance, especially when combined with stress, sleep deprivation, dehydration, and a depleted barrier.

 

What Your Skin Needs Now

Your skin needs calm, clarity, and comfort, not a harsh reset. Focus on:

  • Gentle exfoliation to address dullness and keep pores clear (like lactic acid in Good Genes) - no scrubs

  • Breakout care with salicylic acid and azelaic acid + Oil Control with Zinc and Peptides - see Breakout Breakup Cleanser, Peace Keeper Salicylic + Azelaic Acid Serum, and Detox Darling Mist

  • Gentle Retinoids for texture and tone, but start slowly with a product like Luna Sleeping Night Oil (and talk to your doctor first if breastfeeding)

  • Glow and Melasma Support with Vitamin C, in CEO Vitamin C Serum (the #1 Brightening Specialist in America*)

  • Extremely Reactive or barrier-compromised skin loves soothing, cold-pressed oils like Juno Antioxidant Superfood Oil and Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream

  • Dark Circles from sleepless nights could use brightening and depuffing with caffeine like in Auto Correct Brightening + Depuffing Eye Cream 

Can I use Retinoids Postpartum?

If you've paused retinoids during pregnancy, the postpartum phase can be a great time to reintroduce them. Hormonal breakouts, uneven tone, and changes in skin texture are common after giving birth. Retinoids are a perfect tool to address these changes, but it's important to remember: your skin may be more sensitive than usual due to hormonal shifts, sleep loss, and a weakened barrier.

 

Start with Luna Sleeping Night Oil, our gentle, retinoid oil. It's powered by  Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR), a next-generation retinoid that’s less irritating and barrier-friendly, and balanced with soothing blue tansy and German chamomile to calm the look of surface redness and sensitivity. Start slowly, just a few nights a week. 

 

While topical retinoids are considered low-risk during breastfeeding, we always recommend consulting your healthcare provider before reintroducing them.

What's Happening to Your Skin

 

After giving birth, your hormone levels shift dramatically - and your skin can reflect these changes.

 

Estrogen and progesterone drop sharply, while androgens (like testosterone) may remain relatively elevated for a time. This temporary hormonal imbalance can lead to increased oil production, clogged pores, and breakouts, even if your skin was clear throughout pregnancy.

 

Cortisol, often elevated due to sleep deprivation, may increase inflammation and compromise the skin barrier - making skin more prone to surface redness, sensitivity, and reactivity, or even shifting between dryness and breakouts.

 

Prolactin, the hormone responsible for milk production, also affects the skin in more subtle ways. It may contribute to dryness, flakiness, or changes in oil balance, especially when combined with stress, sleep deprivation, dehydration, and a depleted barrier.

 

What Your Skin Needs Now

Your skin needs calm, clarity, and comfort, not a harsh reset. Focus on:

  • Gentle exfoliation to address dullness and keep pores clear (like lactic acid in Good Genes) - no scrubs

  • Breakout care with salicylic acid and azelaic acid + Oil Control with Zinc and Peptides - see Breakout Breakup Cleanser, Peace Keeper Salicylic + Azelaic Acid Serum, and Detox Darling Mist

  • Gentle Retinoids for texture and tone, but start slowly with a product like Luna Sleeping Night Oil (and talk to your doctor first if breastfeeding)

  • Glow and Melasma Support with Vitamin C, in CEO Vitamin C Serum (the #1 Brightening Specialist in America*)

  • Extremely Reactive or barrier-compromised skin loves soothing, cold-pressed oils like Juno Antioxidant Superfood Oil and Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream

  • Dark Circles from sleepless nights could use brightening and depuffing with caffeine like in Auto Correct Brightening + Depuffing Eye Cream 

Can I use Retinoids Postpartum?

If you've paused retinoids during pregnancy, the postpartum phase can be a great time to reintroduce them. Hormonal breakouts, uneven tone, and changes in skin texture are common after giving birth. Retinoids are a perfect tool to address these changes, but it's important to remember: your skin may be more sensitive than usual due to hormonal shifts, sleep loss, and a weakened barrier.

 

Start with Luna Sleeping Night Oil, our gentle, retinoid oil. It's powered by  Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR), a next-generation retinoid that’s less irritating and barrier-friendly, and balanced with soothing blue tansy and German chamomile to calm the look of surface redness and sensitivity. Start slowly, just a few nights a week. 

 

While topical retinoids are considered low-risk during breastfeeding, we always recommend consulting your healthcare provider before reintroducing them.

Skincare Routine for Postpartum Breakouts + Oiliness

Skincare Routine for Postpartum Discoloration, Dryness, Dullness, Dark Spots

Routine builder for Postpartum breakouts and oiliness:

Routine builder for Postpartum dullness, dryness, or discoloration: 

What's Happening to Your Skin

 

After giving birth, your hormone levels shift dramatically - and your skin can reflect these changes.

 

Estrogen and progesterone drop sharply, while androgens (like testosterone) may remain relatively elevated for a time. This temporary hormonal imbalance can lead to increased oil production, clogged pores, and breakouts, even if your skin was clear throughout pregnancy.

 

Cortisol, often elevated due to sleep deprivation, may increase inflammation and compromise the skin barrier - making skin more prone to surface redness, sensitivity, and reactivity, or even shifting between dryness and breakouts.

 

Prolactin, the hormone responsible for milk production, also affects the skin in more subtle ways. It may contribute to dryness, flakiness, or changes in oil balance, especially when combined with stress, sleep deprivation, dehydration, and a depleted barrier.

 

What Your Skin Needs Now

Your skin needs calm, clarity, and comfort, not a harsh reset. Focus on:

  • Gentle exfoliation to address dullness and keep pores clear (like lactic acid in Good Genes) - no scrubs

  • Breakout care with salicylic acid and azelaic acid + Oil Control with Zinc and Peptides - see Breakout Breakup Cleanser, Peace Keeper Salicylic + Azelaic Acid Serum, and Detox Darling Mist

  • Gentle Retinoids for texture and tone, but start slowly with a product like Luna Sleeping Night Oil (and talk to your doctor first if breastfeeding)

  • Glow and Melasma Support with Vitamin C, in CEO Vitamin C Serum (the #1 Brightening Specialist in America*)

  • Extremely Reactive or barrier-compromised skin loves soothing, cold-pressed oils like Juno Antioxidant Superfood Oil and Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream

  • Dark Circles from sleepless nights could use brightening and depuffing with caffeine like in Auto Correct Brightening + Depuffing Eye Cream 

Can I use Retinoids Postpartum?

If you've paused retinoids during pregnancy, the postpartum phase can be a great time to reintroduce them. Hormonal breakouts, uneven tone, and changes in skin texture are common after giving birth. Retinoids are a perfect tool to address these changes, but it's important to remember: your skin may be more sensitive than usual due to hormonal shifts, sleep loss, and a weakened barrier.

 

Start with Luna Sleeping Night Oil, our gentle, retinoid oil. It's powered by  Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR), a next-generation retinoid that’s less irritating and barrier-friendly, and balanced with soothing blue tansy and German chamomile to calm the look of surface redness and sensitivity. Start slowly, just a few nights a week. 

 

While topical retinoids are considered low-risk during breastfeeding, we always recommend consulting your healthcare provider before reintroducing them.

Postpartum Routine for Oily, Blemish-Prone Skin

Postpartum Routine for Dullness, Dryness, Discoloration

Perimenopause

What's Happening to Your Skin

Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause, often beginning in your 40s - but for some, even earlier. During this time, your hormone levels - especially estrogen and progesterone - fluctuate unpredictably. These shifts are real, and your skin absolutely feels them. With the right support, perimenopausal skin can be strong, radiant, and beautifully resilient.

 

Estrogen begins to decline, which impacts collagen production, hydration, and skin density. Skin may start to feel drier, thinner, and more prone to fine lines. That natural "bounce" may begin to fade, and as your skin barrier weakens, your skin may become more prone to irritation and sensitivity.

 

Progesterone levels also decline, but often unevenly. You may experience a mix of breakouts, oil imbalance, inflammation, and sensitivity in different areas at once - which can make your skin feel unpredictable.

 

Testosterone typically declines more slowly, but with sharper declines in estrogen and progesterone, testosterone can shift relatively higher. This can lead to hormonal breakouts, excess oil production, and larger pores - even if you haven't had a blemish in decades.

 

What Your Skin Needs Now

Your skin is unique, and you can experience any number of changes.

  • Gentle exfoliation with Good Genes to help boost youthful texture and radiance, while plumping the look of lines

  • Breakout care (if you need it) with salicylic acid and azelaic acid + Oil Control with Zinc and Peptides - see Breakout Breakup Cleanser, Peace Keeper Salicylic + Azelaic Acid Serum, and Detox Darling Mist

  • Advanced Retinoids for texture, collagen support, and tone. If your skin is clear, try A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum. If it is suddenly blemish-prone, try AI Smart Retinoid Serum. Both are powered by 2nd generation retinoid, HPR, which is more advanced and less irritating than traditional retinol. For new retinoid user, or for a retinoid boost, use Luna Sleeping Night oil - alone or layered with A+.

  • Dark Spot Brightening + Collagen Support with Vitamin C, in CEO Vitamin C Serum (the #1 Brightening Specialist in America*)

  • Barrier-compromised skin loves soothing, cold-pressed oils like CEO Glow Vitamin C Face Oil (#1 Face Oil in America*) or Juno Superfood Face Oil, and Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream. Increase your skin's hydration levels with complex hyaluronic acid derivatives, like in Tidal Plumping + Hydrating Serum (coming soon!) 

  • Dark Circles from sleepless nights could use brightening and depuffing with caffeine like in Auto Correct Brightening + Depuffing Eye Cream 

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What's Happening to Your Skin

Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause, often beginning in your 40s - but for some, even earlier. During this time, your hormone levels - especially estrogen and progesterone - fluctuate unpredictably. These shifts are real, and your skin absolutely feels them. With the right support, perimenopausal skin can be strong, radiant, and beautifully resilient.

 

Estrogen begins to decline, which impacts collagen production, hydration, and skin density. Skin may start to feel drier, thinner, and more prone to fine lines. That natural "bounce" may begin to fade, and as your skin barrier weakens, your skin may become more prone to irritation and sensitivity.

 

Progesterone levels also decline, but often unevenly. You may experience a mix of breakouts, oil imbalance, inflammation, and sensitivity in different areas at once - which can make your skin feel unpredictable.

 

Testosterone typically declines more slowly, but with sharper declines in estrogen and progesterone, testosterone can shift relatively higher. This can lead to hormonal breakouts, excess oil production, and larger pores - even if you haven't had a blemish in decades.

 

What Your Skin Needs Now

Your skin is unique, and you can experience any number of changes.

  • Gentle exfoliation with Good Genes to help boost youthful texture and radiance, while plumping the look of lines

  • Breakout care (if you need it) with salicylic acid and azelaic acid + Oil Control with Zinc and Peptides - see Breakout Breakup Cleanser, Peace Keeper Salicylic + Azelaic Acid Serum, and Detox Darling Mist

  • Advanced Retinoids for texture, collagen support, and tone. If your skin is clear, try A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum. If it is suddenly blemish-prone, try AI Smart Retinoid Serum. Both are powered by 2nd generation retinoid, HPR, which is more advanced and less irritating than traditional retinol. For new retinoid user, or for a retinoid boost, use Luna Sleeping Night oil - alone or layered with A+.

  • Dark Spot Brightening + Collagen Support with Vitamin C, in CEO Vitamin C Serum (the #1 Brightening Specialist in America*)

  • Barrier-compromised skin loves soothing, cold-pressed oils like CEO Glow Vitamin C Face Oil (#1 Face Oil in America*) or Juno Superfood Face Oil, and Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream. Increase your skin's hydration levels with complex hyaluronic acid derivatives, like in Tidal Plumping + Hydrating Serum (coming soon!) 

  • Dark Circles from sleepless nights could use brightening and depuffing with caffeine like in Auto Correct Brightening + Depuffing Eye Cream 

Perimenopause Routine for Dullness, Dryness, Firmness

Perimenopause Routine for Breakouts + Oiliness

Fertility Treatments

What's Happening to Your Skin

Fertility treatments - like egg retrieval, IVF, IUI, or hormone stimulation - introduce powerful shifts in your body. These protocols often involve intensely fluctuating levels of estrogen, progesterone, and sometimes androgens, along with elevated cortisol and prolactin levels due to stress and physical demand.

 

Estrogen may surge, making skin feel plumper at times, but also more reactive.

 

Progesterone levels spike, potentially increasing oil production, puffiness, and inflammation. 

 

Some protocols elevate androgens, which can lead to breakouts or congestion.

 

Chronic stress (emotional or physical) may raise cortisol, potentially weakening the skin barrier.

 

Your skin may often feel different from one day to the next, making routines hard to stick to.  

 

 

What Your Skin Needs Now

Your skin needs simplicity and barrier-first care.

  • Calm-focused ingredients like niacinamide, beta-glucan, and chamomile. Look to B3 Nice Niacinamide Serum and Luna Sleeping Night oil. If you are breaking out, azelaic acid is calming and clarifying to acne-prone areas (found in Peace Keeper Salicylic A+ Azelaic Acid Serum). 

  • Brightening + Antioxidant care with Vitamin C, in CEO Vitamin C Serum (the #1 Brightening Specialist in America*)

  • Soothing oils to support collagen. For a Vitamin C brightening oil (the #1 Face Oil in America*) try CEO Glow Vitamin C + Turmeric Face Oil. For a calming and soothing retinoid oil, try Luna Sleeping Night Oil. For a nurturing oil, try Juno Antioxidant Superfood Seed Oil.

  • Barrier care with ceramides and omega oils. Look to Pink Drink Firming + Resurfacing Spray and Juno Antioxidant Superfood Face Oil.

  • Gentle exfoliation with Good Genes to help boost youthful texture and radiance, while plumping the look of lines

  • Breakout care (if you need it) with salicylic acid and azelaic acid + Oil Control with Zinc and Peptides - see Breakout Breakup Cleanser, Peace Keeper Salicylic + Azelaic Acid Serum, and Detox Darling Mist

Skincare Add-ons During Fertility Treatments

Oils + Ceramides

Fertility Treatments + Skin

What's Happening to Your Skin

Fertility treatments - like egg retrieval, IVF, IUI, or hormone stimulation - introduce powerful shifts in your body. These protocols often involve intensely fluctuating levels of estrogen, progesterone, and sometimes androgens, along with elevated cortisol and prolactin levels due to stress and physical demand.

 

Estrogen may surge, making skin feel plumper at times, but also more reactive.

 

Progesterone levels spike, potentially increasing oil production, puffiness, and inflammation. 

 

Some protocols elevate androgens, which can lead to breakouts or congestion.

 

Chronic stress (emotional or physical) may raise cortisol, potentially weakening the skin barrier.

 

Your skin may often feel different from one day to the next, making routines hard to stick to.  

 

 

What Your Skin Needs Now

Your skin needs simplicity and barrier-first care.

  • Calm-focused ingredients like niacinamide, beta-glucan, and chamomile. Look to B3 Nice Niacinamide Serum and Luna Sleeping Night oil. If you are breaking out, azelaic acid is calming and clarifying to acne-prone areas (found in Peace Keeper Salicylic A+ Azelaic Acid Serum). 

  • Brightening + Antioxidant care with Vitamin C, in CEO Vitamin C Serum (the #1 Brightening Specialist in America*)

  • Soothing oils to support collagen. For a Vitamin C brightening oil (the #1 Face Oil in America*) try CEO Glow Vitamin C + Turmeric Face Oil. For a calming and soothing retinoid oil, try Luna Sleeping Night Oil. For a nurturing oil, try Juno Antioxidant Superfood Seed Oil.

  • Barrier care with ceramides and omega oils. Look to Pink Drink Firming + Resurfacing Spray and Juno Antioxidant Superfood Face Oil.

  • Gentle exfoliation with Good Genes to help boost youthful texture and radiance, while plumping the look of lines

  • Breakout care (if you need it) with salicylic acid and azelaic acid + Oil Control with Zinc and Peptides - see Breakout Breakup Cleanser, Peace Keeper Salicylic + Azelaic Acid Serum, and Detox Darling Mist

Skincare Routine Add-Ons

Oils + Ceramides to Include

Endometriosis, PCOS, and other Hormone Disruptors

What's Happening to Your Skin

Conditions like PCOS and endometriosis can involve elevated androgens, fluctuating estrogen and progesterone, or increased cortisol, all of which directly impact how your skin looks, feels, and functions.

 

One of its defining features of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is elevated androgens (like testosterone), which directly impact sebum production, inflammation, and cell turnover - setting the stage for persistent breakouts, cystic acne, oil imbalance, and sensitivity.

 

Endometriosis is a complex, hormone-sensitive condition that affects far more than the reproductive system. Internally, it’s marked by chronic inflammation, elevated estrogen, and often increased cortisol from the stress and pain that accompany the condition - all of which can directly influence your skin. You may notice increased surface redness, changes in dryness, heightened sensitivity, discoloration, or oil imbalances and associated breakouts. 

 

 

PCOS: What Your Skin Needs Now

PCOS-related skin is often navigating elevated androgens, oil imbalance, inflammation, and post-inflammatory pigmentation. The goal is to clarify without stripping, and to support the barrier while targeting breakouts.

  • Breakout care  with salicylic acid and azelaic acid + Oil Control with Zinc and Peptides - see Breakout Breakup Cleanser, Peace Keeper Acne Salicylic + Azelaic Acid Serum, AI Smart Retinoid Serum, and Detox Darling Mist

  • Brightening the look of Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation with niacinamide, in B3 Nice Niacinamide Serum, and azelaic acid, in Peace Keeper Acne Salicylic + Azelaic Acid Serum

  • Gentle renewal with retinoids, specifically AI Smart Retinoid Serum for Blemish-Prone skin with two advanced retinoids, specifically formulated for sensitive, acne-prone skin.

ENDOMETRIOSIS: What Your Skin Needs Now

Endometriosis-related skin is often dealing with chronic inflammation, estrogen-driven pigmentation, and barrier disruption from stress and cortisol elevation. You may also see fluctuating oil production and increased sensitivity.

  • Calm-focused ingredients like niacinamide, beta-glucan, and chamomile. Look to B3 Nice Niacinamide Serum and Luna Sleeping Night oil. If you are breaking out, azelaic acid is calming and clarifying to acne-prone areas (found in Peace Keeper Salicylic A+ Azelaic Acid Serum). 

  • Brightening the look of discolorations with advanced Vitamin C (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate), in CEO Vitamin C Serum (the #1 Brightening Specialist in America*), CEO Vitamin Afterglow Gel Cream, and CEO Glow Vitamin C Face Oil.

  • Gentle exfoliation with Good Genes to help boost smooth texture, glow, and radiance, while plumping the look of lines.

  • Adaptogenic Breakout care (if breakouts are present) with salicylic acid and azelaic acid + Oil Control with Zinc and Peptides - see Breakout Breakup Cleanser, Peace Keeper Salicylic + Azelaic Acid Serum, and Detox Darling Mist

PCOS-related Skincare Treatments

Endometriosis-related Care for Skin

Endometriosis, PCOS, and other Hormone Disruptors

What's Happening to Your Skin

Conditions like PCOS and endometriosis can involve elevated androgens, fluctuating estrogen and progesterone, or increased cortisol, all of which directly impact how your skin looks, feels, and functions.

 

One of its defining features of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is elevated androgens (like testosterone), which directly impact sebum production, inflammation, and cell turnover - setting the stage for persistent breakouts, cystic acne, oil imbalance, and sensitivity.

 

Endometriosis is a complex, hormone-sensitive condition that affects far more than the reproductive system. Internally, it’s marked by chronic inflammation, elevated estrogen, and often increased cortisol from the stress and pain that accompany the condition - all of which can directly influence your skin. You may notice increased surface redness, changes in dryness, heightened sensitivity, discoloration, or oil imbalances and associated breakouts. 

 

 

PCOS: What Your Skin Needs Now

PCOS-related skin is often navigating elevated androgens, oil imbalance, inflammation, and post-inflammatory pigmentation. The goal is to clarify without stripping, and to support the barrier while targeting breakouts.

  • Breakout care  with salicylic acid and azelaic acid + Oil Control with Zinc and Peptides - see Breakout Breakup Cleanser, Peace Keeper Acne Salicylic + Azelaic Acid Serum, AI Smart Retinoid Serum, and Detox Darling Mist

  • Brightening the look of Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation with niacinamide, in B3 Nice Niacinamide Serum, and azelaic acid, in Peace Keeper Acne Salicylic + Azelaic Acid Serum

  • Gentle renewal with retinoids, specifically AI Smart Retinoid Serum for Blemish-Prone skin with two advanced retinoids, specifically formulated for sensitive, acne-prone skin.

ENDOMETRIOSIS: What Your Skin Needs Now

Endometriosis-related skin is often dealing with chronic inflammation, estrogen-driven pigmentation, and barrier disruption from stress and cortisol elevation. You may also see fluctuating oil production and increased sensitivity.

  • Calm-focused ingredients like niacinamide, beta-glucan, and chamomile. Look to B3 Nice Niacinamide Serum and Luna Sleeping Night oil. If you are breaking out, azelaic acid is calming and clarifying to acne-prone areas (found in Peace Keeper Salicylic A+ Azelaic Acid Serum). 

  • Brightening the look of discolorations with advanced Vitamin C (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate), in CEO Vitamin C Serum (the #1 Brightening Specialist in America*), CEO Vitamin Afterglow Gel Cream, and CEO Glow Vitamin C Face Oil.

  • Gentle exfoliation with Good Genes to help boost smooth texture, glow, and radiance, while plumping the look of lines.

  • Adaptogenic Breakout care (if breakouts are present) with salicylic acid and azelaic acid + Oil Control with Zinc and Peptides - see Breakout Breakup Cleanser, Peace Keeper Salicylic + Azelaic Acid Serum, and Detox Darling Mist

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Menopause

What's Happening to Your Skin

By the time you reach menopause, your hormone levels, particularly estrogen, have dropped significantly and remain consistently low. That internal shift brings visible, physical changes to your skin.

 

Early menopause: Estrogen declines rapidly, while testosterone declines more gradually. This creates a state of relative androgen (testosterone) dominance, which may contribute to breakouts, increased oil production, facial hair growth, and thinning scalp hair.

 

At the same time, your skin may start to feel drier. Lower estrogen levels reduce hyaluronic acid and lipid production, making the skin more prone to dryness and dehydration. Estrogen also supports collagen and elastin, so declining levels can lead to thinner, more fragile skin. Melanin regulation decreases as well, meaning sun spots may appear or darken. And as the skin barrier weakens, sensitivity tends to increase.

 

Later menopause: all sex hormones decline, including testosterone. Oil production drops, skin becomes drier. Collagen and skin density decline, and your skin may feel thinner or more fragile. Skin may shift toward dullness or crepiness. 

 

 

What Your Skin Needs Now

Your skin is unique, and you can experience any number of changes.

  • Lipid-rich moisturizers to restore comfort, cushion, and glow, like C.E.O. Vitamin C Rich Cream or Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream.

  • Barrier-reinforcing actives like niacinamide, ceramides, and omega oils. Look for B3 Nice Niacinamide Serum, Pink Drink Firming + Resurfacing Spray, or Juno Antioxidant Superfood Face Oil. 

  • Retinoids to support collagen. Start with Luna Sleeping Night Oil if you are new to retinoids or want to introduce gentle boosters to your current retinoid routine. Reach for A+ High Dose Retinoid Serum if you are a regular retinoid user.

  • Dark Spot Brightening + Collagen Support with Vitamin C, in CEO Vitamin C Serum (the #1 Brightening Specialist in America*)

  • Gentle exfoliation with Good Genes to help boost youthful texture and radiance, while plumping the look of lines

What if I'm on HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy?)

If you're using hormone replacement therapy, you may notice that your skin feels more balanced, hydrated, and firm compared to those going through menopause without it. That’s because estrogen therapy helps restore some of the collagen, moisture, and barrier strength that naturally decline during this phase.

 

However, HRT doesn’t make your skin immune to change. You may still experience:

  • Shifting oil production
  • Sensitivity
  • Changes in pigmentation or elasticity over time
  • Changes in firmness

Your skincare should still play a powerful role in reinforcing the barrier, boosting radiance, supporting elasticity and firmness, and helping your skin adapt with you.

 

 

Menopause Skincare  Routine

Menopause

What's Happening to Your Skin

By the time you reach menopause, your hormone levels, particularly estrogen, have dropped significantly and remain consistently low. That internal shift brings visible, physical changes to your skin.

 

Early menopause: Estrogen declines rapidly, while testosterone declines more gradually. This creates a state of relative androgen (testosterone) dominance, which may contribute to breakouts, increased oil production, facial hair growth, and thinning scalp hair.

 

At the same time, your skin may start to feel drier. Lower estrogen levels reduce hyaluronic acid and lipid production, making the skin more prone to dryness and dehydration. Estrogen also supports collagen and elastin, so declining levels can lead to thinner, more fragile skin. Melanin regulation decreases as well, meaning sun spots may appear or darken. And as the skin barrier weakens, sensitivity tends to increase.

 

Later menopause: all sex hormones decline, including testosterone. Oil production drops, skin becomes drier. Collagen and skin density decline, and your skin may feel thinner or more fragile. Skin may shift toward dullness or crepiness. 

 

 

What Your Skin Needs Now

Your skin is unique, and you can experience any number of changes.

  • Lipid-rich moisturizers to restore comfort, cushion, and glow, like C.E.O. Vitamin C Rich Cream or Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream.

  • Barrier-reinforcing actives like niacinamide, ceramides, and omega oils. Look for B3 Nice Niacinamide Serum, Pink Drink Firming + Resurfacing Spray, or Juno Antioxidant Superfood Face Oil. 

  • Retinoids to support collagen. Start with Luna Sleeping Night Oil if you are new to retinoids or want to introduce gentle boosters to your current retinoid routine. Reach for A+ High Dose Retinoid Serum if you are a regular retinoid user.

  • Dark Spot Brightening + Collagen Support with Vitamin C, in CEO Vitamin C Serum (the #1 Brightening Specialist in America*)

  • Gentle exfoliation with Good Genes to help boost youthful texture and radiance, while plumping the look of lines

What if I'm on HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy?)

If you're using hormone replacement therapy, you may notice that your skin feels more balanced, hydrated, and firm compared to those going through menopause without it. That’s because estrogen therapy helps restore some of the collagen, moisture, and barrier strength that naturally decline during this phase.

 

However, HRT doesn’t make your skin immune to change. You may still experience:

  • Shifting oil production
  • Sensitivity
  • Changes in pigmentation or elasticity over time
  • Changes in firmness

Your skincare should still play a powerful role in reinforcing the barrier, boosting radiance, supporting elasticity and firmness, and helping your skin adapt with you.

 

 

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This site and page are for informational purposes only and are not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider regarding any medical conditions, skin concerns, hormonal changes or conditions, or before starting new treatments - especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or managing a medical condition.

 

* C.E.O. Serum - #1 Brightening Specialist in 2024: *Source: Circana, LLC, US Prestige Beauty Total Department/Specialty, Skincare Face Serum by Product, Primary Benefit: Brightening, Dollar Sales, Jan – Dec 2024

C.E.O. Glow Face Oil - #1 Face Oil in the U.S. in 2024: *Source: Circana, LLC, US Prestige Beauty Total Department/Specialty, Skincare Face Oil by Product, Dollar Sales, Jan – Dec 2024