Future Health Frontiers Q&A Women’s Health

Why does my skin turn yellow and ugly during menstruation?

Asked by:Kraken

Asked on:Mar 26, 2026 06:27 AM

Answers:1 Views:383
  • Botts Botts

    Mar 26, 2026

      This is because the hormones in the body change during menstruation, and progesterone fluctuates greatly. skin The blood supply and sebum secretion increase, resulting in greasy skin and telangiectasia. The skin becomes very sensitive and the resistance is reduced, so rashes and hair follicle infections occur. If you don’t have enough sleep or are overtired during this period, you can Eye Temporary peripheral pigmentation occurs, and these changes usually disappear naturally after menstruation.

      So, female How to take care of your skin on this special day?

      1. Pay attention to rest and ensure adequate sleep. Clean the skin with warm water 2 to 3 times a day. The cleansing products should be mild in nature and preferably have a certain oil removal effect. You can also apply an appropriate amount of essence to balance oil secretion on the T-shaped area with more oil. Because your skin becomes more sensitive during menstruation and is prone to allergic reactions, you should avoid using too many cosmetics.

      2. Excessive sebum secretion will not only cause sebum to block pores, but also easily form melanin pigment, which will increase the number of dark spots. During this time, the skin is easily affected by ultraviolet rays, so sun protection is particularly important.

      3. Use cold cream to do eye massage around the eyes every night, gently draw circles around the eyes, then use your fingers to lightly press the eye sockets, press the acupuncture points on the eye sockets, and wash off the cold cream after massaging. If your eyelids are swollen, you can soak two cotton pads in tea, then take them out and apply them on your eyelids. Remove them after 10 minutes. This can eliminate eye fatigue, swelling and dark circles during menstruation.

      4. In addition to facial skin, body skin should also be taken care of during menstruation. Shower lotion should contain moisturizing ingredients.

      5. Maintaining a stable mood and a good mood is the most effective way to take care of your skin. At the same time, do some aerobic exercise that can promote metabolism to avoid gaining weight unknowingly during this period.

      6. In addition to external nourishment, internal regulation is more important. Therefore, a reasonable diet during menstruation is the most critical factor in maintaining skin. During this period, you should eat a rich and balanced diet and drink plenty of water to replenish nutrients and blood volume in the body.

      During menstruation, women's bodies and faces will experience slight edema, so avoid eating foods that are too salty. Eating more foods containing magnesium and B vitamins, such as bananas, mineral water and animal liver, can help improve your metabolism. Drink plenty of boiled water to replenish the lack of water in the body. Don't overeat because of blood loss, thinking you are in poor health. At this time, you should eat more iron-containing foods and protein that can improve iron absorption.

      7. During the 10 days after the end of the menstrual period, estrogen secretion in the body is at its strongest, and it is also the time when skin metabolism is the fastest and nutrients are absorbed best. You may wish to seize these 10 days to give your skin deeper moisture and boldly use high-quality nutritional products to increase skin moisture and smoothness.

      The skin cell regeneration capacity of mature skin has been weakened, and it is more necessary to use special skin care products that stimulate the production of elastic fibers. You can use low-irritation massage products to form a natural protective film on the skin to prevent dry skin. For people with oily skin, facial application is more important than massage. During this period, you should choose skin care products more carefully and make appropriate adjustments to suit your skin type.

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