As you’ll know if you’ve already reached the menopause, the changes that it has on your body go far beyond the end of your cycle. The majority of women experience symptoms such as mood swings, night sweats, and hot flushes, but some also notice changes in their skin. While many of us fully expect to see fine lines and wrinkles become a part of our faces as we age, some of the other changes may be less expected. With this in mind, we’ve put together a guide to some of the changes you might see in your skin once you reach the menopause:
Redness
Redness is often a complaint for menopausal women and it can be caused by a number of things. As well as being more prone to rosacea once our hormones start to change, hot flushes themselves can cause redness to develop. SkinCeuticals Redness Neutralizer is an ally against redness and will protect the skin from environmental factors which can exacerbate flushing. It’s great for menopausal skin as it helps the skin to feel cooler and can be applied to the face, neck, and chest.
Dry Skin
Dry skin and menopause go hand in hand, and that’s all thanks to that pesky hormone, oestrogen. Oestrogen depletes as we age, triggering menopause, but the hormone is also responsible for encouraging the body to make collagen and oils, which keep the skin naturally moisturised through most of a woman’s life. Adding a rich moisturising product such as Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance will greatly increase your skin’s moisture levels and also help to reverse fine lines and wrinkles.
Acne
It seems really unfair that acne should be a factor of menopause, just as it was back when puberty kicked in, but those hormone changes unfortunately work both ways. Many women find that acne becomes an issue once they reach menopause and it can often be difficult to find products which cater to both ageing and acne-prone skin. Fortunately, Dermalogica Age Bright Clearing Serum is designed to tackle acne, reduce the appearance of blemishes AND accelerate cell turnover to reduce signs of skin ageing.
Increased Sensitivity
The hormonal shifts that take place during the perimenopause can often trigger sensitive skin, even if you have never had it before. You might notice that your skin feels tighter and dryer, and the creams you normally use are no longer helping. It’s possible that your clothes are even causing skin irritation. Decleor Organic Harmonie Calm Soothing Comfort 2 in1 Cream and Mask combines powerful organic ingredients such as rose essential oil, sweet almond plant oils and centella asiatica extract to soothe, even the skin tone and stabilise your skin all day long.
Reduction of Elasticity
As we age, our skin stops producing some of the vital things we need for our skin to look young and plump, such as collagen and elastin. This means that our natural elasticity becomes reduced and we start to notice sagging. Thankfully, there are products which can help! CACI – Amino-Lift Peptide Complex is an effective anti-ageing skin care cream that contains powerful peptides, essential oils and amino acids that target expression lines and help to firm sagging skin.