Why These Hero Ingredients Nurture Your Skin During the Menstrual Phase

At Seed&Berry Botanicals, we understand that your skin's needs evolve with your cycle, and the menstrual phase—those initial days when estrogen and progesterone levels dip—can leave it feeling dry, sensitive, and in need of gentle restoration. This is a time when the skin barrier may weaken, leading to increased moisture loss and a duller appearance.

That's why we've carefully selected a blend of plant-based, science-supported ingredients to accompany you through this critical phase. Freshly crafted in small batches, these components work harmoniously to replenish hydration, reinforce the barrier, and soothe tenderness, helping your skin feel comforted and resilient.

Let's explore how each one contributes to this nurturing support, drawing from reliable research in dermatology and cosmetics.

Hydration Heroes: Drawing in Moisture for Lasting Comfort

When hormones are low, your skin can lose its natural ability to hold onto water, resulting in tightness and flakiness. Our humectant-rich selections address this by attracting and binding moisture, ensuring your skin stays supple without overwhelming it.

Urea, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, and Hydrolysed Rice Proteins form a powerful team here.

• Urea acts as a natural moisturizing factor, drawing water into the skin and improving hydration by up to 84%, while gently promoting cell turnover for smoother texture.

  
  

• Sodium PCA, another key element of the skin's natural moisturizing system, holds onto water effectively, reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL) by 25% and enhancing softness.

  
  

• Sodium Lactate complements this by pulling moisture from the air and deeper layers, boosting elasticity and overall hydration—studies show it can improve skin moisture content by up to 84%.

  
  

• Finally, Hydrolysed Rice Proteins add antioxidant support alongside hydration, helping to protect and plump the skin with their peptide-rich profile. Together, they create a balanced, deeply quenching effect that's especially kind during this delicate phase.

Emollient All-Stars: Softening and Reinforcing the Barrier

A compromised barrier during menstruation can heighten sensitivity, so we've chosen emollients that mimic your skin's natural lipids to seal in hydration and provide a protective layer.

Camellia Oleifera Oil, Jojoba Oil, Squalane, and Cranberry Seed Oil shine in this role.

• Camellia Oleifera Oil, abundant in oleic and linoleic acids, forms a gentle film to lock in moisture and reduce TEWL, making it ideal for dry, sensitive skin.

  
  

• Jojoba Oil closely resembles your skin's sebum, offering non-comedogenic barrier repair to soothe dryness.

  
  

• Squalane, a plant-derived stabilizer, softens while minimizing water loss and providing antioxidant benefits.

  
  

• Cranberry Seed Oil brings a mix of omega fatty acids for deep nourishment, calming irritation and supporting the barrier against dehydration.

  
  

These ingredients work subtly yet effectively to restore comfort and resilience.

Soothing and Repair Squad: Calming Sensitivity with Gentle Protection

Tenderness and subtle inflammation can arise when the skin feels vulnerable—our soothing actives step in to ease this, promoting repair and balance.

Red Vine Extract, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Coenzyme Q10, and Vitamin E provide targeted calm.

• Red Vine Extract, rich in polyphenols, offers antioxidant defence and helps soothe inflammation for brighter, more even-toned skin.

  
  

• Bisabolol, derived from chamomile, reduces redness and irritation with its anti-inflammatory properties, perfect for sensitive moments.

  
  

• Panthenol dives deep to hydrate and support barrier recovery, boosting healing and reducing itchiness.

  
  

• Coenzyme Q10 energizes cells for repair, combating free radicals and smoothing fine lines in low-hormone states.

  
  

• Vitamin E rounds it out as a reliable antioxidant, stabilizing lipids and protecting sensitive skin from oxidative stress. This ensemble fosters a sense of calm and renewal.

By focusing on hydration, barrier support, and soothing, these ingredients help harmonize with your body's natural rhythms, promoting a more balanced, radiant complexion.

If you're curious to experience this cycle-synced approach, explore our collection and join our community of women embracing informed, nurturing skincare. Your skin's journey through the month can be one of harmony and strength—let's support it together.

The Science

• Beneficial Effects of Red Wine Polyphenols on Human Health: Comprehensive Review - Pubmed

• The Role of Coenzyme Q10 in Skin Aging and Opportunities for Topical Intervention: A Review - Pubmed

• Topical Application of Jojoba Oil Suppresses Exercise-Induced Inflammatory Gene Expression in Mouse Skeletal Muscle - MDPI

• Health Benefits, Pharmacological Effects, Molecular Mechanisms, and Therapeutic Potential of α-Bisabolol - Pubmed

• What Is Squalane? - Cleveland Clinic

• A critical review of the bioactive ingredients and biological functions of camellia oleifera oil - Science Direct

• Jojoba Oil: An Updated Comprehensive Review on Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Uses, and Toxicity - Pubmed

• Red wine polyphenol extract efficiently protects intestinal epithelial cells from inflammation via opposite modulation of JAK/STAT and Nrf2 pathways - Pubmed

• Cranberry Oil: A Potent Natural Intimate Care Ingredient Displaying Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects and Promoting Beneficial Vaginal Lactobacillus - Pubmed

• Skin care formulation incorporating sodium lactates, sodium PCA and lauryl PCA: comparative moisturising efficacy on Asian skin - Research Gate

• Urea: a comprehensive review of the clinical literature - Pubmed