HONOURING REST - LUTEAL PHASE

Honouring Rest in Your Luteal Phase: A Gift to Your Skin and Self

At Beyond the Skin, we believe skin health is more than what you apply on the surface — it’s intimately connected to your internal world, your rhythms, your energy, and your nervous system. One of the most overlooked, yet powerful, windows for skin healing lies in tuning into your menstrual cycle — specifically, the luteal phase.

The luteal phase begins after ovulation and lasts until the first day of your bleed. It’s a time when your body naturally slows down, your nervous system becomes more sensitive, and your skin may begin to show signs of inflammation, dullness, or breakouts.

But what if this wasn’t something to fight against — and instead, something to honour?

The Luteal Phase Is Not a Problem to Fix — It’s an Invitation to Rest.

In this phase, progesterone rises. It’s the hormone that invites you to turn inward, nest, and retreat. At Beyond the Skin, we see this as a sacred opportunity to support the skin’s barrier and reduce stress-induced inflammation by slowing down — not pushing through.

Rest isn’t laziness. It’s a strategy for long-term skin health.

When we continue to push ourselves — over-caffeinating, over-committing, and under-sleeping — the skin responds. For many of our clients, this phase is when premenstrual breakouts appear, skin becomes more reactive, and stress shows up visibly. Why? Because the nervous system and skin are deeply intertwined.

Rest = Regulation = Radiance.

Taking intentional rest during your luteal phase does more than just support your emotional wellbeing — it directly benefits your skin. Here's how:

• Cortisol (your stress hormone) is lowered, which means less hormonal inflammation, fewer flare-ups, and better skin recovery.

• Sleep deepens, which is essential for skin regeneration, collagen production, and cellular repair.

• Your skin barrier strengthens, especially when supported with nourishing, non-stripping skincare that aligns with your body’s slower rhythm.

• You make better choices around nutrition, hydration, and skincare when you’re grounded — not burnt out.

How to Support Your Skin During This Time:

🌿 Switch to calming, barrier-strengthening skincare — think ceramides, niacinamide, and gentle enzymatic exfoliation.
🌿 Book a facial designed to calm the nervous system — like our oBiome Lymphatic Therapy Facial.
🌿 Sip herbal teas that support detoxification and hormonal balance — we’ll even brew one for you post-treatment.
🌿 Prioritise slower mornings, early nights, and intentional self-touch (hello, warm oil facial massage).
🌿 Let your skincare routine become a ritual — not another task.

At Beyond the Skin, we remind every woman that true skin health is not just about products — it’s about rhythm, rest, and respect for your body’s seasons.

We hold space for you to rest — and for your skin to repair.

Beyond The Skin is located in Drummoyne, NSW