Your skin is constantly changing and, no matter what your skin-type, if the delicate balance of our bodies' chemicals is interrupted, the effects an show negatively on our skin.

For women with normal skin, you may find that your skin is relatively low-maintenance and any imperfections can be readily dealt with. However, you may have noticed a recurring problem; as a woman's hormone levels change, this affects the skin's pH balance and can appear as if you have a skin condition or indeed a whole different skin-type.

Throughout a woman's menstrual cycle, there are different hormones that fluctuate at different times. These hormones are called estrogen, progesterone (the female hormones) and testosterone (the male hormone). As we get closer to our period, the body releases a little more testosterone which stimulates the production of sebum – the skin's natural oil. It is this oil which can cause spots, clogged pores and blackheads. This often results in women experiencing an oily T-zone each month without realising why! Furthermore, greasy skin makes applying make-up extremely difficult!

The skin's response to a change in hormones can lead some people to believe they have a very different skin-type and can begin treating their normal skin as oily skin. In fact, SkinAu's Normal Skin Pack takes account for your change in hormone levels. Their Cleansing Milk and Herbal Toner both contain tailored ingredients which clear away excess grease and oil and encourage the skin's natural pH level to combat the effects of changing hormone levels.

Maintaining SkinAu's Natural Skin routine can prevent these monthly oily 'break-outs' and give you the confidence you need at the time of the month when you most need it!