Menstrual Phase Skincare: Honoring the Pause & Supporting Your Skin From Within
The menstrual phase marks the beginning of your cycle—a time when your body asks you to slow down and turn inward. Just like the New Moon, this is a moment for rest, reflection, and release. Your skin may feel sensitive, dry, or dull. But this isn't a flaw. It's a signal: your body is doing deep work, and your skincare should reflect that.
This phase invites you into deep introspection. You may feel a need to be alone, to process emotions, or to simply do less. In ancient cultures, menstruating women were honored for their intuitive power during this time. You might feel raw, tender, or in need of stillness—and that's not weakness, it's wisdom.
🌚 What Happens to Your Skin During Menstruation
Hormones (estrogen and progesterone) are at their lowest.
Skin may appear dull, dry, or tired.
Inflammation may spike slightly if breakouts began during the late luteal phase.
Skin barrier can feel compromised; sensitivity is common.
Rather than pushing your skin to perform, this is the time to nourish, comfort, and protect.
Menstrual Skincare Ritual: Softness Over Strength
Step 1: Creamy or Oil-Based Cleanser
Use a gentle, non-stripping formula, like Glymed+ Mega Cream Cleanser to keep the skin soft and supported.
Step 2: Warm Compress or Steam Towel
Lay a warm towel over your face for 1-2 minutes to encourage relaxation and lymphatic drainage.
Step 3: Hydrating Mask or Layered Misting
Look for ingredients like Tremella Mushroom, Hyaluronic Acid, or Aloe.
Skip actives or exfoliants unless absolutely needed for acne management.
Step 4: Facial Massage with Oil or Balm
Use feather-light pressure or lymphatic strokes to support flow and reduce puffiness.
Optional Comfort Touches:
Use moonstone or amethyst tools for a calming ritual
Apply a lavender-infused balm around temples and jaw
🍵 Herbal Teas to Support the Menstrual Phase
Raspberry Leaf Tea: Nourishes the uterus and supports hormone balance
Peppermint Tea: Calms cramps and soothes digestion
Chamomile or Lavender Tea: Promotes emotional ease and deeper sleep
Create a tea ritual with soft lighting, a journal, and cozy socks. Let it be a ceremony of self-compassion.
🌈 Self-Care Ideas for the Menstrual Phase
Take a salt bath with lavender or frankincense
Journal your dreams or emotions without judgment
Say no to extra obligations if your body is asking for quiet
Wrap yourself in a warm blanket and listen to calming music
Schedule extra sleep and stillness when possible
🌜 Facial Rituals at Rooted Radiance for This Phase
1. The Restore Ritual Facial
A 75-minute sensory facial designed for inflamed, sensitive, or stressed skin. Includes:
Gentle cleanse + layered hydration
Cooling gel masque and red LED
Light lymphatic massage
Healing touch with adaptogens + CBD Perfect for honoring your need for stillness, healing, and reconnection.
2. The Ritual Custom Facial (Menstrual Version)
Your custom 75-minute treatment, adapted to your cycle. Includes:
Slow, grounding facial massage
Herbal steam + warm compresses
Mask pairing with calming botanicals like calendula, Tremella, or oat
Lip + eye care, plus gentle finishing touch A safe space to be held, supported, and restored.
🩸 Menstrual Phase Product Recommendations
Skin Needs: Inflammation, breakouts, sensitivity, dehydration, barrier support
🧼 Cleanse
GlyMed Plus Mega-Purifying Cleanser (US-GM-2R)
→ Creamy, ultra-gentle cleanser ideal for reactive or dry skin. Fragrance-free and non-foaming.
KrX Cica Recovery Two-in-One Cleanser (Retail Size)
→ A lightweight gel-cream cleanser with Centella Asiatica to soothe irritation and support barrier repair.
💧 Treat
KrX Azulene Soothing Serum (Retail)
→ Calms visible redness and inflammation with Azulene and Chamomile. Ideal post-extraction or during hormonal flares.
GlyMed Plus CBD Booster (US-GM-103R)
→ Lightweight serum with CBD, Arnica, and Salix Alba to soothe inflamed, hormonal, or sensitized skin.
🧴 Moisturize
GlyMed Plus Comfort Cream (US-GM-104R)
→ A barrier-restoring moisturizer with peptides and hydration boosters. Perfect for sensitive, reactive skin.
KrX Cica Recovery Cream (Retail)
→ Daily moisturizer with Centella Asiatica to calm, hydrate, and strengthen skin under hormonal stress.
🧊 Mask (1–2x/week)
KrX Calming Azulene Jelly Mask (Retail Pouch)
→ Cooling, calming jelly mask to relieve inflammation and soothe breakouts.
GlyMed Plus CBD Masque (US-GM-108R)
→ Cream-based anti-inflammatory mask with CBD for hydration, redness reduction, and barrier support.
🌫️ Mist
GlyMed Plus Skin Recovery Mist (US-GM-105R)
→ Restores hydration and pH after cleansing; supports barrier and microbiome health.
🔮 Optional Add-On
GlyMed Plus CBD-B3 Calming Cream (US-GM-112R)
→ Combines Niacinamide + CBD for intense calming, brightening, and inflammation control. A great upgrade from Comfort Cream.
🍀 Affirmation for the Menstrual Phase
"I honor the pause. I am allowed to rest, renew, and begin again."
The menstrual phase is not the time to fix your skin. It’s the time to listen to it. Let your ritual be slow, nourishing, and deeply gentle.
In softness,
