Cortisol Cortisol helps maintain adequate levels of moisture in skin, but it can also put your
skin’s oil production in overdrive, leading to acne and inflammation.

Apart from managing fight or flight response, this hormone manages mood, metabolism and
memory. Imbalanced levels can lead to compromised immunity, weight gain, fatigue, brain fog,
and poor sleep cycles.

DHEA is thought to have key anti-aging benefits, including the ability to fight wrinkles and keep
skin firm. However, excess amounts can lead to increased oil and acne.
A key precursor hormone, meaning it’s used to produce other hormones including estrogen and
testosterone. Imbalanced levels can lead to early and accelerated aging, metabolic syndrome,
decreased libido, depression and dysregulated stress in the body.

Estrogen (Estradiol)
Influences the skin’s ability to produce collagen and retain moisture. Low levels can lead to
dryness and wrinkles, while excess can result in hyperpigmentation.
A sex hormone that regulates reproduction and female characteristics in the body. Imbalanced
levels can also impact microbiome health, metabolism, cycle regularity, and the skin’s ability to
produce collagen.

Progesterone
A healthy balance of progesterone helps to keep your skin clear, moisturized, and protected from
the effects of stress. Too much can lead to acne and breakouts.
An anti-inflammatory hormone that regulates aspects of reproduction and mental state because
of its close relationship with stress hormone, cortisol. Imbalanced levels can lead to lower libido,
bloating, changes in blood sugar levels, cycle irregularities, and dry, acne prone skin.

Testosterone
Important for proper sebum production and moisture maintenance. Higher levels or imbalances
result in acne and abnormal hair growth. aging, metabolic syndrome, decreased libido,
depression and dysregulated stress in the body.

• CBC (Complete Blood Count): Determines a person’s general health status and screens for a wide range of diseases and conditions, including anemia, infection or blood disorders and bone marrow health.
  
• CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel): Measures sugar level, electrolyte and fluid balance, and kidney function.