Tips To Make Your Menopausal Skin Look Younger
Estrogen has become our nemesis.
During menopause we lose a lot of our estrogen which is a very important part of our skin’s functions. This loss points directly to the uneven skin color, skin sensitivities, skin elasticity, hair production and even the production of the oils our skin needs. It’s time to step up our skincare regimen in order to combat: – Thin loose skin – Dry skin and wrinkling – Loss of collagen and glycosaminoglycans which help plump the skin – Less scalp hair and more facial hair (something wrong with that) – Easier bruising and longer healing times
What should we do to make this transition through menopause less evil? Even if the rest of your body might be falling apart, you might as well look good while it’s happening! If you’re not of the type to have a few nips and tucks here and there, there are basic aids you can employ to reduce the effects of menopause.
Collagen helps to plump our skin, so look for products that contain collagen or glycosamine. It may come in supplement form or as an ingredient in a skincare product and can be found at the pharmacy or health store.
Products with Alpha-Beta Hydroxy Acids (AHA) with help thicken your skin, get rid of dead skin cells and even out your skin tone. Be sure to wear sunscreen when using AHAs as it may increase your sensitivity to the sun.
And speaking of sunscreen, make sure you always have it on when you go outdoors, even in the winter. There are many cosmetic foundations that include sunscreen.
Our skin has many functions, one of them is to keep moisture contained in our body. However, aging skin loses this ability and needs some help to stop the loss of water through our skin. For your body, use a body lotion that acts as a barrier against moisture loss along with replacing lost moisture. For your face you might want to try creams or facials with seaweed or algae extracts as they provide moisture holding agents.
Eat lots of anti-oxidant foods. Research has shown that foods high in anti-oxidants combat and protect us from many internal things as we age. Broccoli, tomatoes, berries, garlic and green tea are included in some of the top anti-oxidant foods. The natural and gradual loss of anti-oxidants in our system is the cause of much of our skin deterioration.
Since no one has developed the magic elixir to help turn back the hands of time, we might as well make the best of our menopausal years and beyond. We might have to work a bit harder at looking good than we did a few years ago, but there’s still hope!
Alex is a freelance graphic artist with a love of writing. She understands the stock of looking and feeling great when meeting new people and believes in basic, natural skincare. If you enjoyed this article, check out a few of her other articles on skincare; Seven Secrets Of Skincare or Rejuvenate Your Skin With Facial Exercises.
