Hormonal Skin Is Real—So We Made Skincare That Gets It

Let’s Talk About Hormonal Skin

Acne flare-ups before your period. Melasma during pregnancy. Unexpected dryness or oiliness postpartum, especially if you're a nursing mom. If you’ve experienced skin that seems to shift with your cycle, your life stage, or even your stress levels—you’re not imagining it.

This is hormonal skin. And it’s real.

Hormonal fluctuations can affect everything from your skin’s oil production and barrier function to pigmentation and sensitivity. Yet most skincare products are designed as if we’re static beings with static skin. We’re not.

At Matrescence, we believe your skincare should meet you where you are—especially during your most hormonally dynamic moments. That’s why we created hormone-safe, high-performance formulas that support skin as it changes—not just treat symptoms after the fact.

What Is Hormonal Skin, Exactly?

Hormonal skin refers to changes in your skin caused by fluctuations in estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and cortisol—through your menstrual cycle, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and even during periods of chronic stress or illness.

Some of the most common signs of hormonal skin include:

• Cystic acne along the jawline or chin

• Hyperpigmentation or melasma (especially during pregnancy)

• Excess oil production or unexpected dryness

• Heightened sensitivity and redness

• Postpartum dullness or inflammation

These shifts aren’t just skin-deep—they’re deeply connected to your overall health. Which is why your skincare needs to go beyond clean and truly support hormonal balance.

Why Hormone-Safe Skincare Matters

“Clean beauty” is a great start—but not all “clean” products are hormone-safe.

Many natural or organic products still contain essential oils or plant compounds that mimic estrogen or disrupt your endocrine system. Ingredients like retinoids, synthetic fragrance, chemical sunscreens, and even tea tree oil have been linked to hormonal disruption.

At Matrescence, we formulate beyond clean. Every ingredient we use is vetted to ensure it’s:

• Free of hormone-disrupting chemicals

• Safe for reproductive and developmental health

• Gentle enough for pregnancy, potent enough for daily use

• Clinically backed and reviewed

Our goal? Skincare that nurtures—not disrupts—your body’s natural rhythm.

Designed for Life’s Most Hormonal Stages

Whether you’re trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, or moving through perimenopause—your skin deserves products that get it.

Here’s how our line supports hormonal skin at every stage:

🔹 Preconception & TTC: Free from hormone-disruptors, our skincare supports your fertility journey with non-toxic, nourishing care.

🔹 Pregnancy: Our formulas are gentle yet effective—helping calm sensitivity, prevent melasma, and strengthen your skin barrier without compromising safety.

🔹 Postpartum: Designed to restore hydration, fade dark spots, and soothe inflammation—when your body (and skin) needs the most love.

🔹 Everyday Hormonal Shifts: Our ritual-based approach brings balance and calm—no matter what stage of life you’re in.

What We Recommend for Hormonal Skin

✨ The Rose Glow Brightening Essence
Formulated with pomegranate juice extract and bladderwrack algae, it helps smooth discoloration, calm inflammation, and boost glow—with gentle AHA for zero irritation.

✨ The Rose Glow Purifying Cleanser
Packed with apple fruit and burdock root extracts, it gently clarifies hormonal breakouts without drying or disrupting the skin’s barrier.

✨ The Hydrating Soufflé Moisturizer
With sea buckthorn, mushroom extract, and mango butter, it delivers deep hydration and barrier support—ideal for sensitive or inflamed skin.

Each product is pregnancy-safe, EWG VERIFIED™, and designed to support your glow through every shift.

Your Skin Deserves to Be Understood

Hormonal skin isn’t something to “fix.” It’s something to understand, support, and care for—with products that respect your body and respond to its needs.

Ready to feel more balanced in your skin?
Explore our hormone-safe essentials