09/08/2026
🧬 HORMONAL ACNE: WHAT’S REALLY HAPPENING BENEATH THE SKIN?
If you’re consistently experiencing breakouts around your chin, jawline, and lower face, hormones may be playing a role.
Hormonal acne occurs when changes in hormone levels—particularly androgens—can increase oil (sebum) production and influence how skin cells shed.
When excess oil and dead skin cells combine, pores can become clogged, creating an environment where inflammation and acne can develop.
🔎 Common characteristics of hormonal acne:
• Often appears along the jawline, chin, and lower face
• May present as deep, tender, inflamed bumps
• Can flare around hormonal fluctuations
• Frequently returns in similar areas
• May be more persistent than occasional surface blemishes
💡 WHY DOES IT KEEP COMING BACK?
Even when you’re doing everything “right,” hormonal fluctuations can continue to influence oil production and inflammation. This is why simply scrubbing harder or aggressively drying out your skin usually isn’t the answer.
Your skin needs a personalized approach—not punishment.
✨ At Lift Esthetics & Wellness, we can help you understand your skin, identify patterns, and build a treatment and home-care routine designed around your individual needs.
