The Bonita Blog
Being intentional about beauty.
Welcome to a blog that addresses all your beauty needs.
We’ll share expert advice on anti-aging services, self-care, skincare, and all the things that support your Bonita journey!
We are focused on creating a space that acts as your beauty guide.
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Acne in Your 30s and 40s: Why It Started and What Clears It
Breakouts that show up in your thirties are not the same condition you had at fifteen, and they do not respond to the same things. Here is what is driving them, what settles them down, and what it costs.
You’re just dealing with hormonal acne, and it has its own rules.
What No One Told You About Hormones, Aging & Intimacy
No one really warns you about this part… Do they?
Not the dip in energy.
Not the changes in your skin.
And, definitely not the subtle shift in intimacy.
But, here’s the part most women quietly experience and rarely say out loud…
Hormones don’t just change your cycle.
Acne Isn’t Just a Teen Thing — It’s More Than Just Skin Deep
If you’re still dealing with acne as an adult, let’s clear something up (and your skin!): You didn’t do skincare “wrong,” and you’re not an “old adolescent.”
Adult acne is more common than is talked about. It’s nuanced, and it’s rarely solved by a single cleanser, or pimple popping in private (we see you staring in the mirror!)
Acne isn’t just a surface issue - it’s a reflection of what’s happening underneath your skin and inside your body.
Your Hormones Are the Quiet Narrators of Your Sex Drive
When your hormones shift (hello, perimenopause, postpartum, chronic stress, and everything in between), your libido feels it first. It can feel like your tank is empty, or worse, you feel dried up in that department.
• Low estrogen can mean vaginal dryness, discomfort, and less pleasure.
• Low testosterone (yes, women have it too) can tank desire, energy, and sensitivity.
• Cortisol overload from stress flattens libido faster than you can say “I’m too tired.”
Hot Flashes, Low Libido & Mood Swings? Your Hormones Are Talking
If you’ve been feeling off lately - tired, moody, foggy, maybe even a little disconnected from yourself - it’s not all in your head.
It may be your hormones…
Hormones & Hyperpigmentation: Why Women’s Health Impacts Skin & How to Treat It
If you’ve ever noticed stubborn dark patches on your face that seem to appear out of nowhere, you’re not imagining things. Hormones play a major role in skin health, and when they fluctuate - Thanks to pregnancy, birth control, perimenopause, menopause, or even stress - Your skin can react in unexpected ways. One of the biggest culprits? Hyperpigmentation, particularly melasma.
Hormones & Aging: The Support for Skin at Any Season — Perimenopause, Menopause & Postmenopause
Moving from winter to spring can often be messy and mucky - Much like navigating new hormonal changes. One week you feel a certain way, the next week, everything is flipped on its head. Kind of like the transitions from season to season - You never know what’s coming next.
I bet you have experienced this with your skin too - Even though spring is blooming, it doesn’t always mean your skin is as fresh.
Hormones & Holidays - Support your skin (and stress!) with this Holistic approach to annoying Acne & Hormonal Shifts
As the colder months settle in and the holiday season ramps up, you may notice your skin acting up more than usual. Why does this happen right before all the events, right?