WHY GOOD SKIN-CARE

ROUTINEIS NECESSARY? 

Good menopause skin care routine is necessary for better skin after 50. Skin changes during menopause, not only your oestrogen level drops, your body stops making collagen and this impacts our skin big time!

What Happens to Your Skin At Menopause?

As we age, our wisdom grows but not when it comes to our hormone levels.

Estrogen is responsible for our menopause. As our ovaries stop releasing eggs, the production of estrogen declines.

Estrogen is the same hormone responsible for stimulating the formation of collagen which makes our skin plump, elastic and smooth. It also reduces the production of oils that help our body's ability to retain moisture.

Because of these changes, we have sagging around the neck, jawline and cheeks, crow's feet and lines above the upper lip.

A good menopause skin care routine is specially necessary at this stage.

Acne has been one of many challenges of my adult life...

It was so bad there were times I didn't want to check myself on the mirror let alone go outside. I tried everything under the sun to manage my acne; from natural masks, detox, water therapy, 

Thankfully, it slightly diminished when I reached peri-menopause and by the time I finally reached menopause, I only get one or two every now and then.

My sister-in-law's experience is quite the contrary. She have a nice skin without a trace of acne scar on her face. During her early 40s she started to have pimples right on her cheeks... red and big that it left scars on her once beautiful skin.

Looking back now, I believe it's due to my fluctuating hormone levels but there's a new challenge. My concern is my thinning hair and and sagging skin. ...

I was 51.

10 Changes to Women's Skin During Menopause 

Permimenopause

• Acne
• Rosacea
• Skin get red with hot flashes
• Skin may get oily or dry patches

Menopause through to Post-menopause

• Dry skin Skin becomes thinner
• Increased sensitivity
• Scraggly facial hair
• Slow cell renewal
• Decrease in humectants

10 Anti-aging Skincare Tips for Better Skin After 50 

• Cleansing - will help add extra moisture to dry skin. Some cleansers can strip moisture away. Choosing the right cleanser formula that hydrates is important.
• Hydrate - find a rich or heavier moisturiser that doesn't clog you skin. Skip long hot showers. To maximise hydration, remember to moisturise right after shower when your skin is still damp.
• Skin protection - wear sunscreen everyday. Look for broad-spectrum with SPF 30 or higher.
• Serum and Moisturiser - look for menopause skin care range, specifically made with ingredients to help fine lines, wrinkles and sagging.
• Exfoliate - Sunscreen will help prevent further sun or age pots but exfoliating will help for a quicker cell renewal. Skin-brightening can also help fade it out.
• Antioxidants - make your skin stronger for the inside out. Eating antioxidant rich foods - brightly coloured fruits and vegetables will help. A good quality organic tisanes like Herbs and Grace's Skin Glow Tea may help.
• Isoflavones - act like estrogen. Taking about 50mg may help improve thinning skin
• Reduce stress - stress can contribute to a drier and sensitive skin. Strive for balance, look for relaxing ways to reduce stress (walking suits me best).
• Exercise - not only relieves stress but also helps us with a better circulation. The extra oxygen and blood flow can help our skin look brighter, is a nice bonus
• Sleep - it maybe a hard call to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep but is very important. It prevents dark circles under the eye (I call it panda eye...hahaha) Sleep deprivation can change our hormone levels and metabolism. Check out Herbs and Grace's Sleep Well Tea, it may help.

SOURCES

https://www.webmd.com/menopause/ss/slideshow-better-skin-after-menopause