{"id":103832,"date":"2025-07-17T14:44:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T14:44:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&p=103832"},"modified":"2025-07-17T14:44:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T14:44:29","slug":"cycle-syncing-wellness-rael","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/cycle-syncing-wellness-rael\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Cycle Syncing Is the Wellness Shift Women Can\u2019t Stop Talking About \u2014 & How Rael is Leading the Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo courtesy of Rael<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For decades, women have been taught to simply \u201cdeal with\u201d their monthly cycles \u2014 often reduced to painkillers, tampons, and little else. But in 2025, a growing wave of women are flipping the script, syncing their routines \u2014 fitness, food, skincare, and even work schedules \u2014 with the natural hormonal shifts of their menstrual cycle. The term? <\/span>Cycle syncing<\/b>. And it\u2019s more than a buzzword \u2014 it\u2019s a biological blueprint for better living.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the forefront of this hormone-informed wellness movement is <\/span>Rael, a women-founded brand turning insights into action with clean, effective products built for each phase of the menstrual cycle. Whether it\u2019s soothing heat patches during menstruation or glow-boosting skincare during ovulation, Rael\u2019s full-spectrum approach is helping women finally feel in sync with their bodies \u2014 and not at war with them.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Cycle Syncing?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Cycle syncing refers to the practice of tailoring lifestyle habits to align with the four phases of the menstrual cycle: menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, and luteal. Hormonal fluctuations across these phases can influence everything from skin condition and energy levels to appetite and stress response.<\/span><\/p>\n

Modern wellness tools like the <\/span>Oura Ring<\/b><\/a>, <\/span>Bellabeat<\/b><\/a>, and <\/span>Incora Health<\/b><\/a> are making it easier than ever to track your body’s rhythms \u2014 but what comes after the data? That\u2019s where <\/span>Rael<\/b><\/a> comes in.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Yanghee Paik, CEO and Co-Founder of Rael; Photo courtesy of Rael<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cSo many brands focus only on the week of bleeding, but hormonal changes impact us all month long \u2014 physically, mentally, and emotionally,\u201d says Rael Co-Founder and CEO <\/span>Yanghee Paik in an exclusive interview with GRAZIA USA<\/em>. \u201cWe saw an opportunity to create products that support those shifts in a more thoughtful, intuitive way.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The Science of Skin and Hormones<\/b><\/h2>\n

Hormonal fluctuations during the cycle can wreak havoc on the skin \u2014 causing dryness during menstruation, radiance during ovulation, and breakouts during the luteal phase. <\/span>Rael\u2019s Cycle Synced Mask Set<\/a> ($13.99) was designed to meet those needs head-on, with targeted formulas for each week of your cycle.<\/p>\n

Thanks to Paik’s Korean-American background, the brand\u2019s skincare line incorporates cutting-edge K-beauty innovation<\/a>. And powered by Rael’s Korean R&D team, they are bringing trending ingredients like azelaic acid-coated Shorticules and spicule delivery systems to U.S. consumers.<\/p>\n

Take the Microcrystal Activated PM Serum, which was newly launched this week, on July 14.<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Rael<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cSpicules have been viral in Korea for delivering \u2018microneedling in a bottle\u2019 results without irritation,\u201d explains Paik. \u201cWe formulated ours with proprietary first-to-US-market Shorticules… and buffered it with barrier-loving ingredients like Cica PDRN, Copper Peptides, and Allantoin.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The result? A revolutionary serum that gently refines texture, calms hormonal breakouts, and respects the sensitivity of cycle-impacted skin.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Phase-by-Phase Approach to Care<\/b><\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s how <\/span>Rael breaks down its holistic cycle-care routine:<\/span><\/p>\n

Menstrual Phase (Week 1): Hydrate + Soothe<\/b><\/h3>\n