25-05-2016, 15:39
You sound a lot like me! I never got body acne, but I have been battling awful cystic acne for the last 6 years. Cutting out dairy and focusing on more natural skincare along with monthly extractions/enzyme peels has really helped me... however, before I restarted nbe I would get these gross clogged pores and big cystic zits on my cheeks and jawline that my esthi said had to do with hormones whenever I would start my period.
My hubs and I started maca and I took it for a month or so before starting on other herbs. I don't take vitex, but I do use straight progesterone cream. So I do PM starting the day I start my period and continue for 14 days, then PC for the last of my cycle. I take maca, L-arginine, and msm throughout as well as massage daily which is supposed to help balance hormones. I usually have horrendous heavy periods with cramps so bad I can't move off the couch and my flow can sometimes last more than a week. This time I had cramps the first day, but none after that other than some mild back aches. Today is my third day and it is barely there. I can use a pantyliner instead of a maxi pad which is just unheard of for me. And no acne.
My hubs and I started maca and I took it for a month or so before starting on other herbs. I don't take vitex, but I do use straight progesterone cream. So I do PM starting the day I start my period and continue for 14 days, then PC for the last of my cycle. I take maca, L-arginine, and msm throughout as well as massage daily which is supposed to help balance hormones. I usually have horrendous heavy periods with cramps so bad I can't move off the couch and my flow can sometimes last more than a week. This time I had cramps the first day, but none after that other than some mild back aches. Today is my third day and it is barely there. I can use a pantyliner instead of a maxi pad which is just unheard of for me. And no acne.