Menopause is a normal part of life, but that doesn’t mean anyone is looking forward to it. Most women experience symptoms such as mood swings, hot flashes, depression, painful sex, and even decreased skin elasticity and increased skin sensitivity. So, what causes menopause anyway, and how can topical estrogen products help keep your skin feeling healthy and vibrant?
During menopause, your body stops producing as much estrogen as before. Estrogen is the main hormone that your ovaries create and it’s responsible for a whole bunch of different things — mainly sexual maturity and reproduction, but also mood regulation, cholesterol management, and skin health.
Now, it makes sense that fluctuating hormone levels mess with a whole bunch of different systems, but you might not realize that it can seriously mess with your skin. When your body is going through menopause, your skin can become drier and thinner, which means it’s more prone to damage or irritation. This is where menopause skincare products come in handy!
Because of that increased sensitivity and dryness, supplementing your skincare regime with estrogen-based products can help keep your skin smooth and hydrated. Estriol and estradiol (types of estrogen) can help increase your collagen levels and combat that thin skin, while also seriously improving your skin’s hydration. This is sometimes an easier way to supplement those fluctuating estrogen levels than other estrogen treatments, because most estrogen skincare products can be found online or at your local store without needing a prescription for a dermatologist. And let’s be real, who doesn’t love a good, new moisturizer to try out?
Here are some of our favorite menopause skincare products!
Did any of these make your list of menopause skincare products to try? Let us know in the comments!
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