In a world where women are often told to 'just deal with it', it's time to have an honest conversation about PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) and hormonal health.
While these symptoms affect up to 90% of menstruating individuals, the severity of symptoms shouldn't be dismissed as "normal."
The Reality of Hormonal Health: By the Numbers
Recent studies have revealed some striking statistics about women's hormonal health:
- 75% of menstruating women experience PMS symptoms
- 3-8% of women suffer from PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), a more severe form of PMS
- Approximately 40% of women experience hormonal acne during their reproductive years
- Up to 80% of women report mood changes related to their menstrual cycle
Breaking Down the Myth of "Normal" PMS
While PMS is incredibly common, experiencing debilitating symptoms isn't something we should accept as normal. These symptoms often indicate underlying hormonal imbalances that can be addressed and improved.
And most of the time, we are offered the contraceptive pill in aid for this, which actually shuts your hormones off completely and the bleed you experience during the break is a FAKE withdrawal as a marketing ploy to ease women into thinking they still had their periods… that’s why we are here to bring you knowledge and POWER to take control of your situation and treat the root causes.
Does this sound like you?
Common PMS Symptoms
- Physical Symptoms:
- Bloating and water retention
- Breast tenderness and swelling
- Headaches and body aches
- Fatigue and sleep problems
- Acne breakouts
- Food cravings or changes in appetite
- Emotional Symptoms:
- Mood swings
- Irritability and anxiety
- Depression or feelings of sadness
- Difficulty concentrating
- Social withdrawal
- Behavioural Changes:
- Changes in sleep patterns
- Decreased interest in daily activities
- Changes in libido
These symptoms typically occur 7-10 days before menstruation and usually resolve once the period begins. The severity and combination of symptoms can vary greatly from person to person and even from month to month.
If you're one of the many individuals who experience PMS symptoms every month, you might think it's just a normal part of being a woman. However, while PMS is common, severe symptoms aren't actually normal - they're often signs that your hormones need support.
The Connection Between Hormones and Skin Health
One of the most visible signs of hormonal fluctuations is skin changes, particularly acne. Hormonal acne typically appears along the jawline and chin, affecting many women during their reproductive years. This type of acne isn't just a cosmetic concern - it's often a sign of internal hormonal changes that deserve attention.
Taking Control of Your Hormonal Health
Managing hormonal health requires a holistic approach. While targeted skincare solutions like the eyeam Bye Bye Hormonal Acne Set + Inflammaging Skin Solution can help address external symptoms and have helped countless of our eyeamfam members, it's also important to consider:
- Regular low intensity exercise to support hormone balance
- Stress management techniques - affirmations, gratitude and deep breathing exercises can help manage stressful moments
- Proper nutrition and hydration - sign up to our newsletter to receive a free anti-inflammatory recipe book!
- Topical magnesium to soothe muscle cramps and support your brains natural detoxification path ways. Try our topical Magnesium Collection for the ultimate hormone reset.
- Adequate sleep and rest - rest is JUST as important as movement
- Hormone Balancing Supplements - Our Hormone Check Drops in our Bye Bye Set as key ingredients designed to support the balance of female reproductive hormones + detox pathways.
How eyeam Bye Bye Hormonal Acne Set + Inflammaging Solution Can Help
Our revolutionary combination of products works synergistically to address both the internal and external factors contributing to hormonal breakouts:
- Targeted Anti-Inflammatory Support: The Inflammaging Solution contains powerful anti-inflammatory compounds that help calm irritated skin and reduce redness.
- Hormone Balance Support: Natural ingredients work to support your body's natural hormone-balancing mechanisms, helping to prevent those dreaded monthly breakouts.
- Skin Barrier Protection: The carefully formulated products help strengthen your skin's natural barrier, making it more resilient against hormonal fluctuations.
Key Benefits
- Reduces appearance of hormonal breakouts
- Calms inflammation and redness
- Supports natural hormone balance
- Strengthens skin barrier function
- Provides consistent, long-term results
How to Use
For best results, incorporate these products into your daily skincare routine, especially during the week before your menstrual cycle when hormonal acne tends to flare up. Consistency is key in managing hormonal skin concerns.
Read our in-depth bio-hack here on how to balance your hormones naturally.
4 Tips for Pain-Free Periods
- Regular Exercise Cycle Sync Edit: Engage in moderate exercise tailored to the phase you’re in:
follicular+ ovulatory: swimming, cycle, dancing, HIIT, strength training
luteal + menstrual: pilates, walking, or meditation throughout your cycle.
Physical activity increases blood flow and releases endorphins, which can help reduce menstrual pain and cramping.
- Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Focus on foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, leafy greens, and anti-inflammatory spices like turmeric and ginger. Download our free recipe + guide e-book when you sign up to our newsletter! Reduce consumption of processed foods, sugar, and caffeine that can worsen inflammation and pain.
- Foods rich in Magnesium + Natural Diuretics: This will help with any soreness or pain you experience as well as flushing out any water retention. Think avocado, dark chocolate, nuts, whole grains, dandelion root, rosemary (found in our Hormone Check Drops)
- Heat Therapy: Apply heat to your lower abdomen using a heating pad or take warm baths. Heat helps relax the uterine muscles and improves blood flow, providing natural pain relief. If you want to take it to another level, try a sauna or heated blanket to sweat it all out and soothe those muscles.
- Stress Management: Practice stress-reducing techniques like affirmations, gratitude, meditation, deep breathing exercises, or gentle stretching. High stress levels can increase period pain and worsen PMS symptoms. Supplements like Timut Pepper and Melissa (lemon balm) are also great for supporting stress and nervous system regulation, all found in our Hormone Check Drops.
Tip: Start implementing these practices at least a week before your expected period for the best results. Consistency is key in achieving pain-free periods.
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