What can I use to help my menopausal skin??
Menopause can bring surprising changes to your skin .
The body produces less collagen and oestrogen (collagen levels drop by 1% each year starting at age 20!) and progesterone levels also decrease. This leads to a reduction in fat beneath the skin, which can lead to that 'hollowed out' appearance, along with a decline in skin elasticity. Combined with dryness from hormonal changes, this can cause sagging—especially around the neck, jawline, and cheeks—along with fine lines and wrinkles, including crow's feet and lines above the upper lip . Lower estrogen levels may also make your skin more prone to redness, bumps, and irritation like rosacea.
So how can I boost my collagen? Cutting edge treatments such as polynucleotides and skin boosters can dramatically increase collagen and elastin production to lead to firmer and more glowing skin.
What else can we do?
Hydration is Key!
Keeping your skin hydrated is essential for maintaining plumpness and glow! Make sure you drink at least 2 litres of water per day, plus extra if you're working out.
Clean Up!
Cleansing is crucial as you age. As your skin becomes drier, it benefits from extra hydration. Choose a creamy cleanser that hydrates, rather than foam or gel cleansers that can strip away moisture. For example, this science backed cleanser with ageLOC technology: https://www.nuskin.com/catalog/gb/en/product/97001494
Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
After menopause, your skin gets drier because oil glands become less active. Use a heavier cream for more moisture. Avoid long, hot showers, and apply moisturizer while your skin is still damp to boost hydration. Feed your skin with a nutrient rich bioadaptive botanical complex: https://www.nuskin.com/catalog/gb/en/product/97002405
You Still Need SPF
Even though sun damage and wrinkling often result from sun exposure in your earlier years, you still need to protect your skin. Skin loses some of its natural protection as you age, so use a broad-spectrum SPF of 30 or higher every day. This UVA and UVB cream is ideal: https://tropicskincare.com/.../skin-shade-tinted-facial... or use this 'Sun Day' product as a primer: https://tropicskincare.com/prod.../sun-day-facial-uv-defence
Minimize Wrinkled Skin
Wrinkles result from sun damage and hormonal changes during menopause. Decreasing hormone levels can worsen skin quality and wrinkles. Use moisturizer daily on your face, jawline, and neck, and choose skincare products designed to combat fine lines and sagging such as retinoic acid.
Hit the Spots
Age spots can become more noticeable around menopause. Prevent them with daily sunscreen (preferably SPF50, but at least SPF30). Fade existing spots with exfoliating products such as tretinoin and hydroquinone.
Help Your Hands
During menopause, the backs of your hands can lose moisture, collagen, and fat, making veins more visible and skin more wrinkled. Use moisturizer frequently, protect your hands from the sun, and wear gloves for housework or gardening. Treatments such as polynucleotides also stimulate collagen in the hands to improve appearance.
Eat Your Antioxidants
Collagen, which gives your skin its youthful plumpness, decreases as oestrogen levels drop. Eating antioxidant-rich foods can strengthen your skin from the inside out. Include brightly colored fruits and vegetables in your diet to benefit from these healthy compounds.
Look for Balance
Stress can dry out your skin and make it more sensitive, triggering conditions like psoriasis and causing you to neglect your skincare routine. Practice yoga, meditation, and other stress-reduction techniques to help you relax.
Work It Out
Exercise does more than tone your muscles; it also helps your skin by relieving stress and boosting circulation. Better circulation delivers more oxygen and nutrients, making your skin look brighter and healthier. Strength training in particular keeps muscles strong which slows down the ageing process.
Bulk Up on Beauty Sleep
Getting enough sleep helps keep your skin looking fresh and prevents dark circles under your eyes. Sleep allows your body to recharge, counteracting the effects of aging on hormone levels and metabolism. Aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. Since perimenopause/menopause can disrupt sleep with night sweats and anxiety, establish a relaxing bedtime routine and consider using our So Sleepy range, proven to improve sleep quality .
