Hormones are the reason. Right before your period, estrogen and progesterone drop, and your skin produces more oil (sebum). This can clog pores and create inflammation, especially around your chin and jawline. It’s not about cleanliness — it’s about biology.

Stress and sleep can also make acne worse by increasing cortisol and slowing down skin repair. Diet plays a role too: high sugar, caffeine, and processed foods can trigger breakouts in sensitive people.

Alma’s tip:

Be gentle with your skin. Use mild cleansers, avoid over-scrubbing, and let your skin breathe. Try to get enough sleep, drink water, and lower stress when you can. Breakouts don’t mean you’ve done something wrong — they’re simply one way your body shows that hormones are shifting.