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Around 45% of women report sensitive skin, and hormones move the goalposts monthly. A routine that ignores both is the one that stops working by week three.
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Self-reported sensitive skin is around 45% in women — noticeably higher than in men — and hormonal cycling changes oil production and breakout patterns through the month. A fixed routine fights both.
1. Build the base, then flex the extras
Cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen stay constant. Actives are what you adjust.
2. Expect the jawline in the second half of the cycle
Hormonal breakouts cluster on the jaw and chin and are not a sign the routine failed. Spot-treat; do not overhaul everything.
3. Sunscreen is the pigmentation decision
Melasma is strongly sun-driven and common on South Asian skin. Daily sunscreen protects every other result you are working for.
4. Remove makeup properly, or nothing else matters
Oil or micellar first, then a gentle cleanser. A single foaming wash does not remove water-resistant sunscreen.
5. Pregnancy and breastfeeding change the list
Retinoids are out. Niacinamide, azelaic acid and vitamin C are the usual safe replacements — confirm with your doctor.
6. Patch-test, because the odds are higher
With sensitivity this common, five days on the inner forearm is cheap insurance.
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