10/22/2025
Does your time of the month have you busting out that full-coverage concealer and overnight spot treatment? Trust us, you are not alone!
What is hormonal acne?
Hormonal acne is pretty self-explanatory. It’s acne that flares up due to fluctuating hormones – in some cases as a byproduct of menstruation. It’s estimated that 50 percent of women aged 20 – 29 and 25 percent of women aged 40 – 49 experience hormonal acne.
Hormonal acne is different from other types of acne, in that it is caused by internal stressors (hormones), rather than external. For instance, build-up from unwashed makeup or certain foods can cause a one-off breakout, typically alleviated by drinking water, a spot treatment of sorts, and clean foods. Hormonal acne tends to occur more habitually, and in some cases more severely (more blemishes).