SkinGenesis Helping Women Avoid PMS Skin Problems - Sept 08

As national PMS Awareness Week (08/09/08 – 14/09/08) approaches leading non-surgical skin treatment clinic, SkinGenesis is focusing on the effects which the menstrual cycle can have on women’s skin.

To help women fully understand how much of an effect PMS can have on their skin, the leading skin experts have devised the SkinGenesis essential guide to premenstrual skin to ‘Skin changes during the cycle’. This unique guide looks into the four phases of the menstrual cycle and how they can affect the skin’s natural balance, while also offering simple help and advice on how to improve the health of your skin.

During the premenstrual phase, which lasts around 14 days, women’s bodies undergo a number of changes and it is throughout this time that the skin is at its most vulnerable. Skin cell membranes are at their weakest which can cause higher moisture loss, while varying levels of the body’s natural hormones and a higher skin bacteria count can lead to skin becoming more susceptible to spots and breakouts.

As result of these factors it is during the premenstrual phase that women should be the most selective when it comes to choosing good skincare. At a minimum, a low pH anti-inflammatory wash should be used to cleanse the skin. This will help to make the skin more acidic, reduce bacteria, strengthen the cell walls as well as helping to retain natural moisture.

During the day a quality, low pH solar moisturiser should be used as this will work to improve the cell wall, while providing protection against UV B and helping to maintain the skin’s acidity.

Peter Beard, Director of Treatments at SkinGenesis, explained: “Healthy skin is naturally acidic, so maintaining this balance is vital for retaining moisture in the skin and for controlling the levels of bacteria that naturally occur on the surface of the skin. If you don’t pay attention to maintaining this balance by using the wrong skincare products, or you just use soap and water, then you will be running the risk of having poor skin - especially during the premenstrual phase.”

Alongside the SkinGenesis’s new PMS skin guide the non-surgical cosmetic clinic recently launched its revolutionary Expert Skin Analysis service which provides an insight into the three most important factors affecting the skin - natural acidity (pH value), UV photo analysis of sun damage and skin hydration. The service aims to provide clients with a better understanding of the skincare that they require so they only use the products which are suitable for their skin type.

For more information on the menstrual cycle and it’s affects on the premenstrual skin article on the SkinGenesis website.

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NOTES TO EDITOR

PMS is a mixture of physical and emotional symptoms, with the majority of women suffering from mild effects during the run up to their period, while one in 20 women experience symptoms that can interfere with their everyday lives. (Bupa’s Premenstrual Syndrome Fact Sheet)