Skin and the Female Cycle: A Nutricosmetic Innovation Opportunity

Far from being limited to teenagers, skin issues affect many adult women, with an estimated prevalence of 12% to 20% after the age of 25. The connection between skin health and the female hormonal cycle is direct.

These hormone-related skin issues are driving increased demand for natural solutions. However, the market offering remains limited: most food supplements still focus on the effects of acne rather than its root causes.

This article explores opportunities for nutricosmetic brands to respond innovatively to this growing need with Skin Cycle®, a solution tailored to this specific issue faced by women.

Skin Imperfections and the Female Cycle: A Growing Yet Still Underserved Need

Hormonal Imbalances: The Leading Cause of Skin Issues in Adult Women

In adult women, hormonal acne is the most common skin disorder. It is often associated with hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle—especially in the premenstrual phase—or with the use of hormonal contraceptives like the pill.

These imbalances can lead to excess sebum production, which promotes the development of inflammatory pimples or painful cysts, typically on the lower face.

While topical treatments are often the first line of defense, addressing the root of the problem through nutricosmetics is equally important.

A Market Still Largely Dominated by Inadequate Solutions

Most available products come in the form of creams or serums. They primarily address visible symptoms rather than the actual cause of the problem. Often too harsh and not very natural, these products can, over time, weaken the skin barrier and worsen imperfections by promoting inflammation.

Meanwhile, most food supplements on the market do not account for hormonal fluctuations. If the deeper causes of acne are not addressed, its symptoms persist.

Why Innovate in Nutricosmetics for Women’s Skin?

The growing demand for innovative nutricosmetic solutions targeting women’s skin health presents a real market opportunity.

Furthermore, many supplements addressing this concern contain only a single active ingredient, limiting their effectiveness in tackling the complex causes of skin issues, especially those related to hormonal fluctuations. This leads to consumers spending on multiple products to achieve satisfying results. A synergistic formula with multiple targeted ingredients would offer a more complete and economical solution, better suited to women’s specific needs.

Skin and the Female Cycle: What Actives Should Be in Your Formulations?

Zinc: An Essential Mineral for Skin Health

Zinc helps maintain normal skin. It supports normal protein and DNA synthesis, and protects cells from oxidative stress. Thanks to its properties, zinc is a common component in nutricosmetic and nutraceutical formulations aimed at calming the skin [2].

Burdock: Nature’s Ally for Healthy Skin

Used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, burdock is commonly found in formulations designed for oily skin. It works at multiple levels to help maintain clear, healthy skin.

Lactoferrin: A Scientifically Validated Natural Solution

Recent research highlights lactoferrin’s benefits for skin health. It may help reduce blemishes, ease redness, and stimulate cell repair, supporting healthier, more balanced skin [3].

Vitamin B6: Hormonal Regulation and Skin Benefits

Vitamin B6 plays a role in regulating hormonal activity [4]. Teenagers and pregnant women—groups more prone to hormone-related skin issues—appear to be at higher risk of vitamin B6 deficiency [5]. Supplementation may offer them valuable support for maintaining skin beauty.

Skin and the Female Cycle: SKIN CYCLE®, the Innovative Solution for Imperfections

Expert Formulation: Synergy for Skin Beauty

By combining four active ingredients known for their effectiveness against skin imperfections, SKIN CYCLE® stands out as a leading nutricosmetic. Unlike other food supplements that only target symptoms, its formula addresses the root cause, offering both corrective and preventive action.

Consumer Study: Strong Results Against Skin Imperfections

A consumer study involving 173 participants over 28 days showed a significant reduction in skin imperfections (-12%).

Compared to topical products, the SKIN CYCLE® food supplement achieved high levels of user satisfaction—crucial for long-term skin management.

Enrich Your Nutricosmetic Portfolio with SKIN CYCLE®

Its formula is clean-label.

This product targets the root causes of skin issues. Its innovative formulation includes lactoferrin, a fast-growing ingredient in the nutricosmetics field.

SKIN CYCLE® is the answer to a complex problem affecting many women worldwide, offering a comprehensive, targeted solution for skin beauty.

Start developing your next nutricosmetic innovation today: Contact our expert team to integrate SKIN CYCLE® into your female skin care portfolio.

SOURCES

[1] VIDAL, Adult Acne, 2024

[2] EFSA, Zinc related health claims, 2009 and 2010

[3] Jungmin Kim, Yeonjeong Ko et al. Dietary effect of lactoferrin-enriched fermented milk on skin surface lipid and clinical improvement of acne vulgaris, 2010

[4] EFSA, Vitamin B6 related health claims, 2009

[5] VIDAL, Complément alimentaire : Vitamine B6, 2014