Hormonal Skin Flare-Ups? Here’s How to Calm Them

Breaking out just before your period? Noticing more spots during perimenopause? Hormones play a huge role in skin health—and when they’re out of balance, your face often feels it first.

At Ready Health Clinic, we help women across Wigan, Chorley, Horwich, and Bolton understand and treat hormonal skin flare-ups with expert care and simple, effective solutions.

What Do Hormonal Flare-Ups Look Like?

They often show up:

• Around your chin and jawline

• Before or during your menstrual cycle

• In response to stress or poor sleep

• During perimenopause or menopause

• After coming off hormonal birth control

These breakouts are usually deeper, more painful, and harder to manage with regular skincare products alone.

What Causes It?

Hormonal fluctuations can:

• Increase oil production

• Trigger inflammation

• Disrupt your skin’s healing cycle

• Reduce natural collagen and hydration

This is especially common during times of hormonal change—your 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond.

How We Can Help:

We take a joined-up approach to hormonal skin care, offering:

• Private GP appointments to assess your symptoms

• Hormone blood tests (e.g. oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid)

• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) screening

• Prescription treatments or natural alternatives

• Referrals to dermatology specialists

• Skincare and supplement advice tailored to your cycle or life stage

You’re Not Alone—And It’s Not Just “Bad Skin”

If your skin is affecting your confidence or comfort, we’re here to help. Let’s find the underlying cause and create a plan that actually works—for your hormones, your skin, and your peace of mind.

Book a private consultation today at our Standish clinic, just a short drive from Wigan, Chorley, Horwich, and Bolton.