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Hormones influence nearly every aspect of a woman’s health—from energy and mood to skin, weight, and long-term wellbeing. Yet when it comes to research, particularly around women’s hormones and how they impact the skin, there’s a staggering gap.

For decades, the beauty and wellness industries have overlooked one simple truth: women’s skin changes constantly because their hormones do. From puberty to menopause and beyond, our skin reflects what’s happening beneath the surface.

So why isn’t there more research into hormonal health and skincare for women? And how can skincare better support us through life’s hormonal shifts?

Let’s explore.

The Gender Health Gap: A Research Problem

Women’s health has historically been under-researched, underfunded, and misunderstood.

A few key facts:

The result? Skincare recommendations are often based on male physiology or a static idea of skin, ignoring the unique, cyclical nature of female skin.

How Hormones Affect Skin Throughout Life

Women experience hormonal shifts not just monthly, but across different life stages. Each phase affects the skin in distinct ways.

Puberty

Monthly Cycle

Pregnancy

Perimenopause & Menopause

Why Most Skincare Doesn’t Support Hormonal Skin

Despite all this, most skincare products:

Hormonal skin is not a skin type—it’s a condition that fluctuates, and skincare should reflect that.

The Rise of Hormone-Conscious Skincare

A new generation of skincare brands is starting to address the hormonal gap—combining dermatology, endocrinology, and women’s health science.

These products often include:

At ESPÉRER, our Psychodermatological Skincare® approach is grounded in this philosophy. We create formulations that not only soothe stressed skin but also support the skin’s emotional and hormonal resilience—at every stage of a woman’s life.

What to Look for in Hormone-Supportive Skincare

If you suspect your skin issues are linked to hormonal changes, here’s what to look for in skincare:

ConcernIngredients to Try
Hormonal breakoutsZinc, niacinamide, salicylic acid, green tea
Dryness or sensitivitySqualane, hyaluronic acid, ceramides, omega oils
Pigmentation (melasma)Liquorice extract, vitamin C, tranexamic acid
Redness & inflammationAloe vera, panthenol, bisabolol, centella asiatica
Ageing-related collagen lossPeptides, retinol (if tolerated), vitamin C

Most importantly, choose products that acknowledge skin isn’t static—and neither are you.

Final Thoughts: Why Women Deserve Better

Women’s health and skincare should not be treated as afterthoughts. Hormonal changes are not “niche issues”—they’re fundamental to how our bodies and skin function.

We need:

At ESPÉRER, we are committed to creating skincare that evolves alongside women—through puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause, and beyond. Because understanding hormones isn’t just about science. It’s about respecting women’s lives in all their complexity.

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