Skincare and Menopause
Skincare and Menopause
As women we go through many different stages of drastic hormonal changes in our lives.
From puberty to menstruation, pregnancy and breast feeding, contraceptive related changes and finally peri menopause and menopause.
Each of these changes in our hormone levels can have a significant change in our skin condition and health but in particular we don't talk openly about the changes we experience during the menopause!
Don't worry you are not alone! There are hundreds of thousands of women experiencing huge skin changes due to the hormonal shift menopause brings!
A 2019 studyTrusted Source of the shapes of 88 men’s and women’s faces suggested that postmenopausal women’s faces aged more quickly than men’s. Sagging soft tissue was one noted symptom of facial aging.
Our appearance is such a huge part of our identity and can massively effect our confidence when we experience rapid changes. For some people it can feel like they have ages 10 years overnight!
Thankfully now that more and more women are talking about the effects of menopause there are more studies being conducted and market research to really help women on their journey through the change.
What Happens to your skin during menopause?
As menopause triggers a decline in estrogen levels we experience changes such as a decrease in collagen levels, dryness & dehydration, thin and lose skin and more visible fine lines and wrinkles, and even acne!
Also when we are perimenopausal or menopausal, our skin loses its ability to retain water. That leads to the skin feeling dry, tight and having more visible fine lines and wrinkles!
Any hormonal changes can also trigger our melanocytes into over production, increasing the risk of dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
How can we treat it?
By really looking after our skin from our 30's, using high quality, encapsulated formulas with efficient delivery systems, we can help slow down the clock and also reduce the effects of menopause on the skin!
Key ingredients to use include:
- Vitamin C
- Retinol/ Vitamin A
- Peptides
- Stem Cells
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Vitamin B & E
*Sun Factor is also essential daily to protect the skin!
Here are some products you can add to your daily routine to combat the effects on the skin during the menopause and even before hand as a preventative measure.
Diet and supplements are also extremely helpful in treating the skin and having a balanced diet with a healthy vitamin & mineral intake will make a huge difference. Chinese remedies have also been proven very successful, in particular the use of Lions Mane mushroom!
Brands are now creating specific blends to cater for menopausal/ perimenopausal skin such as the Fabu Welless Shrooms supplement!
There are many treatment options available also with Radio-frequency stimulating collagen production to tighten the skin, and IPL treating pigmentation and overall skin rejuvenation.
Intimate health treatments are also gaining popularity to help rejuvenate the internal and external Vagina, using radiofrequency, electromagnetic stimulation and hyaluronic fillers.
Where do I start?
It can be hard to know where to start when your skin is changing, but the best place to start is booking a skin scan and consultation with an advanced skin therapist! Our therapists at SeaBreeze are expertly trained and here to help guide you through the home care and treatment plans to help you with your skin concerns!
Book a consultation with one of our Advanced Skin Experts today!