Skin Cycles: Syncing Self-Care With Your Menstrual Phases

What if your skin routine could flow with your cycle, not fight it?

This blog is for women who want to align their skincare and self-care rituals with the natural rhythm of their menstrual cycle.

We’re cyclical beings. Our hormones shift throughout the month, influencing everything from mood and energy to - you guessed it, skin. When we begin to understand and honour the phases of our menstrual cycle, we can align our self-care rituals to support rather than suppress the natural cycle of our body.

Your body doesn’t require the same thing every week. You will feel different throughout the month. You don’t need to treat yourself the same way every day.

Menstrual Phase (Day 1–5)

Your hormones are at their lowest. You may feel inward, slower, and need extra rest. Skin may feel more dry, dull, or sensitive.

Skin Support: Focus on nourishment and barrier repair. Think rich, soothing balms like tallow, calming herbal teas, and gentle, simple routines.

Rituals: Journaling, resting, grounding baths, slow walks in nature, warming foods. Honour the quiet. This is a time for renewal and fresh starts.

Follicular Phase (Day 6–13)

Estrogen rises, bringing increased energy, confidence, and clearer skin. Your skin may feel more hydrated and bouncy.

Skin Support: Support hydration and cell turnover naturally. Gentle dry brushing, face massage, and lymphatic drainage can be nourishing.

Rituals: Move your body, eat vibrant seasonal foods, try a new creative outlet. This is a creative, expansive time.

Ovulation Phase (Day 14–16)

Peak estrogen and testosterone. You might feel magnetic, vibrant - and so might your skin. But this spike can also trigger breakouts for some.

Skin Support: Keep things clean and simple. Tallow balm can help balance and calm inflammation. Be sure to hydrate well!

Rituals: Connect, celebrate, express. This is the time to go heavier in the gym. Spend time with community, share your voice, and let yourself shine.

Luteal Phase (Day 17–28)

Progesterone increases, estrogen drops. You may feel more introspective or irritable. Skin may become more sensitive, congested, or inflamed (hello PMS).

Skin Support: Calm and balance. Stick to simple, supportive products - tallow balm, herbal steam, and grounding rituals.

Rituals: Slow down. Prep nourishing meals, journal your feelings, rest often. Create space for reflection and release.

Final Thoughts

When you sync your skincare and rituals with your cycle, you stop blaming your body for being unpredictable - and start honouring its natural rhythm.

This isn’t about doing more - it’s about aligning with where you are in your cycle and what your body truly needs.

Divine Tallow is designed to work with your body, not against it. Rooted in nature, just like you.

Let your skin and body cycle - just as nature intended.