Hormones & Skin: The Missing Link in Your Glow Routine
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INTRO
If your skin isn’t responding to all the serums, facials, or trendy treatments, you might be missing the real foundation of glow — your hormones.
As a naturopathic and Chinese medicine doctor, I see it every day: clear, radiant skin begins with internal balance, not just what we apply on top.
Hormones are your skin’s messengers — regulating oil production, elasticity, hydration, and inflammation. When they’re off, your complexion tells the story.
The Skin–Hormone Connection
Each hormone plays a unique role in your glow:
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Estrogen — boosts collagen, hydration, and barrier repair. When it drops (peri- and post-menopause), skin may appear thinner, drier, or dull.
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Progesterone — supports firmness and elasticity. Low levels can make the skin more reactive or inflamed.
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Testosterone — helps maintain healthy sebum balance but, when elevated, can drive breakouts and congestion.
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Cortisol (stress hormone) — chronic stress weakens your barrier, slows healing, and fuels inflammation — showing up as acne or redness.
Why Skincare Alone Isn’t Enough
Most topical routines don’t address why your skin is unbalanced — they only manage symptoms.
When you support your hormones through nutrition, stress regulation, and restorative sleep, your skin becomes more resilient and naturally radiant.
Functional Medicine for Skin Health
Inside my Radiance Reset Program, we explore how your hormones, nutrition, gut health, and stress physiology are connected.
With targeted testing and individualized protocols, we bring your internal environment back into alignment so your external glow can thrive.
This may include:
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Nutrient optimization for detox and repair
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Peptide and adaptogen support
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Lifestyle and nutrition frameworks tailored to your hormone type
Daily Glow Habits
Start balancing your hormones today with these simple habits:
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Eat protein + fiber at every meal to stabilize blood sugar.
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Sleep 7–9 hours — beauty rest is biologically real.
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Practice daily relaxation (acupuncture, breathwork, or herbal teas).
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Hydrate deeply — minerals and water matter.
Final Takeaway
Radiant skin is the reflection of harmony between your inner systems.
When you nourish your hormones, your glow becomes effortless.