Glow Interrupted: How Hormones Hijack Your Skin (And the Fix)
Hormones: The Silent Skin Influencers
If your skin suddenly decides to go off-script—breaking out, drying up, or just generally throwing a tantrum—hormones are often to blame. These chemical messengers control everything from oil production to collagen synthesis, hydration levels, and inflammation. Translation: when they’re out of whack, your skin feels it first.
Here’s how different hormones play a role in your skin’s daily drama:
Estrogen: The queen bee of plump, radiant, youthful skin. It boosts collagen, maintains hydration, and keeps skin elasticity on point.
Progesterone: The mellow, skin-soothing sister—until it spikes, causing puffiness and oil production, which can lead to breakouts.
Testosterone: The rebel. Higher levels (especially in women) can lead to increased oiliness and acne.
Cortisol: Your stress hormone. When it’s high, it can trigger inflammation, dullness, sensitivity, and—you guessed it—more breakouts.
Why Skin Shifts with Age
As we age, hormone levels—especially estrogen—naturally decline. This is why you may notice:
Skin that’s suddenly dry, thin, or saggy
Fine lines that seem to pop up overnight
Loss of that youthful, dewy glow you used to take for granted
A resurgence of acne in your 30s, 40s, or even 50s (rude, we know)
These changes are common during perimenopause and menopause, when estrogen takes a nosedive and skin loses some of its bounce, moisture, and resilience.
Enter HRT: Hormone Replacement Therapy
HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) is exactly what it sounds like—restoring key hormones (like estrogen and progesterone) back into your system to help your body (and skin) feel like itself again.
When done safely and under the guidance of a knowledgeable provider, HRT can do wonders for your whole-body wellness—and your skin absolutely reaps the benefits.
HRT can help:
Boost collagen and improve skin elasticity
Restore moisture and smooth texture
Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Minimize acne and inflammation caused by hormonal fluctuations
Improve overall glow and skin tone uniformity
Bonus: it can also improve sleep, mood, libido, and energy. So yes, it’s kind of a game-changer.
Whole-Body Wellness, Not Just Skin Deep
At Dew Skin & Wellness, we believe in treating the skin and the system it lives in. HRT isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution—but for many women, it’s a powerful step toward balance, vitality, and feeling like yourself again (skin included).
If you’re experiencing stubborn skin changes that aren’t responding to products alone, it may be time to explore what your hormones are up to behind the scenes. You deserve to feel good and glow.
Curious if HRT is right for you?
At Dew Skin & Wellness, we believe in whole-body wellness—and sometimes, your skin is trying to tell you it needs more than a new serum. If you’re experiencing stubborn skin changes that aren’t responding to topical treatments, it may be time to look beneath the surface.
While we don’t prescribe HRT, we’re more than happy to refer you to trusted local experts in the hormone health space. Our goal is to support your journey from the inside out—because when your hormones are balanced, your glow speaks for itself.
