Hormonal Acne: Why It Happens and How to Treat It

Acne isn’t just a teenage concern. Many adults, especially women, continue to struggle with persistent breakouts well into their 20s, 30s, and 40s. If you notice flare-ups around your cycle, deep spots along your jawline or chin, or stubborn congestion that doesn’t respond to typical acne treatments, chances are you’re dealing with hormonal acne.

What causes hormonal acne?

Hormonal acne is driven by fluctuations in hormones like androgens. These hormones stimulate the sebaceous (oil) glands, causing them to produce excess oil. When combined with dead skin cells and bacteria, this excess oil clogs pores, leading to inflammation and breakouts.

Factors that can trigger or worsen hormonal acne include:

• Stress and fatigue

• Menstrual cycles or peri-menopause

• Stopping or starting contraception

• Poor sleep or diet

• Imbalances in gut or overall health

  
  

Signs of hormonal acne

• Breakouts that cycle with your period

• Deep, painful pimples under the skin (often cystic)

• Clusters along the chin, jawline, and lower face

• Excess oiliness and congestion

• Resistance to standard acne products

  
  

Why harsh products don’t work

It’s tempting to reach for strong scrubs or drying treatments, but these often strip the skin’s natural barrier. This can actually trigger your skin to produce even more oil, keeping you stuck in the breakout cycle. Hormonal acne needs a gentle, balanced approach that calms inflammation, restores hydration, and supports your skin’s microflora.

Our recommended routine

At Aesthetics Collective, we’ve created a Hormonal Acne Package designed specifically to rebalance skin affected by hormonal breakouts. It includes:

✅ Atopis Toner – calms inflammation and preps the skin

✅ Gentle Cleanser – clears impurities without stripping away good bacteria

✅ Radiant Balance Cream – restores hydration and reduces oil overproduction

✅ Acne Prone Gel – targets stubborn breakouts directly

✅ Heliocare Antimat Sunscreen – lightweight, oil-free SPF protection

Used together, these five steps create a simple yet effective daily routine that addresses the root causes of hormonal acne while protecting your skin barrier.

The bottom line

Hormonal acne is complex, but with the right approach, it can be managed. A consistent skincare regime, combined with healthy lifestyle habits and professional guidance, can make all the difference in breaking the breakout cycle.

✨ Ready to calm, clear, and balance your skin? Our Hormonal Acne Package is available now at Aesthetics Collective.