According to research, menstruation affects the balance of your hormones. “It’s really interesting to look at what we know about hormones and how they change throughout the year. They actually change with the seasons because your body is trying to adjust to changes in sun, temperature, diet and habits,” she says. When you think about it, it shouldn’t really come as a surprise (although I was quite surprised) how much hormones can be affected by common everyday things.
In a study he mentions the transition from winter to spring: the “winter-spring” peak, as they call it, is a time when humans and most other animals experience an increase in hormonal activity, resulting in “a physiological peak” being the basic human function. For example, people often see an increase in estrogen during this time. Estrogen is a sex hormone known for many things, including various skin benefits, including increased collagen production, hydration, and elasticity.
He also mentions the change of seasons in circadian rhythms. Seasonal changes in sun exposure can affect our sleep patterns, which can affect what hormones are released during sleep. Why this matter for your skin? Skin can enter repair mode when you are resting, mainly thanks to melatonin.
What should be done about this? Well, the change of seasons is definitely part of life. But being aware of their effects on your body and skin can help you make better choices. For example, if your skin looks a bit frizzy in the winter, when you feel more cortisol and less estrogen, you can invest in collagen-friendly topics like Vitamin C Serum. And in the spring and summer months, when your skin feels its best, you can skip heavy products and brighten your natural complexion.