While most people associate menopause with symptoms such as hot flashes. Some lesser known symptoms of menopause. Menopause causes a drop in estrogen which has consequences for your skin.

Women lose as much as 30% of collagen during the first years of menopause.
Collagen has many important functions, including providing your skin with structure and strengthening your bones.

The impact of a drop in estrogen can vary from person to person. Some women will experience skin sagging and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; others will experience hormonal breakouts, others a loss of volume or dryness.

Fortunately, you can relieve some of the skin-related effects of aging by taking care of your specific skin care needs.

What can help?
🌼 Mild cleanser for dry skin instead of harsh soaps.
🌼 Use a moisturizer with hyaluronic acid or glycerin and moisturize damp skin. Avoid hot showers.
🌼 Protect yourself from midday sun
🌼 Boost your hydration by regularly drinking water and eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C and antioxidants, which are all things that can ease inflammation and irritation.
🌼 Exercise improves blood circulation and can help to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the skin which keeps the skin healthy, promotes collagen production.
🌼 Be well rested.
🌼 Talk to your doctor about the benefits of HRT for skin health and to alleviate other symptoms of menopause.

Finally, the aging process can have a significant impact on an individual’s mental well-being. Feeling more comfortable in our skin can make a big difference to how we feel.

"Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been." - Jimmy Buffet

Embrace your age.