Why Does My Skin Go Oily Every Month?

You blot. You powder. You switch products and still, like clockwork, your skin greets you with that unwanted midday shine—especially right before your period. It’s frustrating. It makes you feel out of control in your own skin. And the deeper truth? You're tired of fighting something that keeps coming back.

But here’s the secret: your skin isn’t sabotaging you. It’s cycling with you.

Just like your emotions, your skin has a rhythm. And every phase of your menstrual cycle brings a new set of internal shifts—especially in estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone—that influence oil production, sensitivity, and even breakouts. In the premenstrual phase, your hormones drop. Sebum (your skin's natural oil) increases. Your body is in a shedding, releasing state—both emotionally and physically. And your skin reflects that.

Your Skin Is Not Broken. It’s Beautifully Rhythmic. Most women have never been taught to live in sync with their cycles. Instead, we were taught to suppress, to fix, to hide. But oily skin isn’t a flaw—it’s a message. A signal from your sacred feminine body that she is moving, changing, cleansing.

What Happens in This Phase?

• Sebum production rises due to hormonal shifts.

• The skin's barrier becomes more sensitive.

• Emotional irritability or fatigue may surface.

• Bloating or fluid retention adds to that “swollen” face feeling.

• You may feel less beautiful or grounded.

And worst of all? Society teaches us to resent this part of ourselves, rather than embrace it with wisdom.

How We Heal in the Eden Portal

Inside the Eden Portal, we teach you how to work with your skin—not against it. Each month, you'll receive a full cycle-aware skincare ritual map, so you know exactly how to support your skin in each phase of your cycle. In the Oily Phase, We Focus On:

Sacred Skincare:

• Gentle exfoliation to clear excess sebum without stripping

• Clay and flower masks to purify while calming your skin’s energy.

• Botanical serums that rebalance oil production rather than suppress it.

Cycle-Aware Nutrition: 

• Liver-supporting teas with hibiscus, dandelion, nettle, and ginger.

• Light, cooling foods like cucumber, leafy greens, and watermelon.

• Avoiding heat-inducing foods that worsen oil and inflammation.

Emotional Clearing Rituals:

• Journaling prompts that help you release irritability and inner tension.

• Breathwork and movement to drain lymphatic stagnations.

• Self-forgiveness and slowing down as you prepare to shed what’s no longer needed.

You Deserve to Flow with Your Skin, Not Fight It.

Oily skin before your cycle isn’t something to be ashamed of. It’s your body asking for care. Attention. Respect. Rhythm. When you stop resisting and start syncing with your body’s wisdom, your skin begins to balance naturally. This isn’t about forcing perfection—it’s about building sacred relationship with your skin, your emotions, and your inner cycles. Join the Eden Portal and walk a new path: one where your skin, cycle, and spirit are honored, not hidden. Learn to create harmony from within—and your glow will follow.

Let's continue to heal together ~ Shalom Dr. Nickie Ann