From the sweet chocolate massages to the hairlook change, from the microdermabrasion to the animalier nail art: for each phase of the cycle its beauty pampering. Because interacting with hormones in beauty is possible!
It happens that one morning you get up and have glowy skin and star hair. And you light up with immense. Then, the next day, you’re all swollen stomach and pimples. And whose cause is it? Of hormones, absolute regulators of every woman’s life. Have you ever heard of hormonal intelligence though? It means learning about their effects in each of the four phases of the menstrual cycle. And which is also equivalent to establishing a greater harmony between body and mind, between biochemical changes and the perception of oneself and one’s appearance.
This Unique, the first Italian company to sell customizable boxes of compostable pads, with the partnership of Treatwell, a leader in Europe in online booking of beauty and wellness services, was responsible for building a beauty manual on how to best face the four phases of the cycle. . After all, precisely in 2022, on the initiative of millennials, Menstrual Activism, for a conscious and taboo-free menstrual cycle, becomes a trend. Starting with more and more information on the various phases of the cycle and on intimate and menstrual hygiene. So to the cry of Normalize Normal Periodswe try to break down more and more the taboos and stigmas that, unfortunately, still exist regarding menstruation, here are the beauty treatments to be given during each of the four moments of the month.
Phase 1, password: chocolate
Menstruation covers the first 3-5 days of the cycle and coincides with the exfoliation of the endometrium and the consequent bleeding. Estrogen and progesterone reach their lowest level and this causes fatigue, hypersensitivity, but above all a desire for sweet foods, an attempt by the body to make up for the lack of serotonin.
Here, then, where chocolate therapy comes into play, a set of cosmetic treatments, from massages to face masks, which exploit the countless benefits of chocolate to give balance and serenity to the mind and body. A true concentrate of vitamins and mineral salts, in addition to its nourishing and toning properties, chocolate also plays an important anti-stress function: its scent in fact stimulates the production of endorphins which, when activated, give a feeling of peace and satisfaction. Among the salons that offer chocolate-based services, there are in Milan Vanysia Vanità e Bellezza with the Chocolate Kiss facial treatment and Arco Benessere and Almaty Hair & Beauty with the chocolate massage.
Phase 2, change of look, but in a soft way
Once menstruation is over, it is time for the follicular phase which lasts until about the fourteenth day of the cycle. An increase in cervical mucus and vaginal lubrication is typical of this phase: do not panic, everything is normal. The body is simply preparing for the next step, ovulation. With estrogen levels increasing, which positively affects both the spirit of enterprise and the softness and shine of the hair, this is the ideal time to get a makeover. For those who fear headshots, there are solutions that allow you to renew your image without drastic changes. Like the curtain bangs, the super trendy fringe that, thanks to a layered cut that leaves the sides long and the center of the forehead uncovered, frames the face and softens the look. Or balayage, in its traditional or reverse version, the coloring technique that allows for
very natural and light-filled reflections with an intensity of lightning that can be modulated according to the shutter speed.
Phase 3, two days of brightness squared
Immediately after the follicular phase, here is the shortest but intense moment of the cycle: ovulation, two days in which fertility, estrogen, and testosterone levels are at their peak. It feels full of life, invincible, and super sexy. But how can both the mood and the skin take advantage of these 48 hours of glory? For example, by relying on exfoliating treatments that promise a uniform, plumped, and very bright grain. Like microdermabrasion, the aesthetic technique lasting just 30 minutes uses small crystals that gently lift dead cells and exert a delicate smoothing action. The face will be clean, fresh and so regenerated that you will be able to apply the products that are best applied afterwards, such as serums, masks, and even make-up. Among the salons expert in this type of treatment, there are Gv Brow Bar & Beauty Service, all the centers of the Seta Beauty chain, and Progetto Estetica.
Phase 4, Nail Art Therapy against bad mood
The luteal phase closes the menstrual cycle, which sees estrogen drop and progesterone peep out, responsible for swelling and decreased libido, together with the onset of symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, and mood swings. There is no more or less right way to react to the black mood, or even just to tiredness, these days. There are those who demand calm and solitude, and who, on the contrary, believe that this is the moment to pull out – literally – the nails. From minimal and geometric designs to sophisticated 3D applications, this explains the therapeutic power of nail art, an exercise of very high concentration that promises a burst of energy and positive charge. The latest trends mark a return of animal prints and are more generally inspired by nature. From the French zebra pattern that fades with leopard spots, passing through the stylized leaves and flowers drawn by hand with the semi-permanent, the rule remains the same: not on all nails, that is, wide to the technique of mismatched nails.
Did you take notes on the calendar? In the gallery some products and ideas to deal with the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle.
