Menopause significantly impacts the skin due to the decline of the hormone oestrogen. On a biological level, oestrogen controls several physiological processes in the skin, including sebum, collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid production, skin hydration, wound healing and the regulation of melanocytes. The drop in oestrogen levels during this stage results in accelerated ageing, thinner, drier and more sensitive skin, prone to age spots.
The effects
The initial four years of the menopause is the most critical time to support your skin, as this is when up to around 30% of our natural collagen is lost, with a further 2% decrease each year.
How to support your skin through the menopause and after
Tip 1 — Use a facial oil regularly, day and/or night to counteract the reduction in sebum production which weakens the barrier function causing Trans-Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) and increased sensitivity.
Tip 2 — Add Ceramides to your routine for the same reason.
Tip 3 — Use hydrating actives. Our Isotonic Hydra-Serum is ideal as it not only supplies the skin with immediate hydration but is designed to stimulate the skin to produce more Hyaluronic Acid, as well as prevent its natural breakdown.
Tip 4 — Use actives that stimulate blood circulation, which naturally declines during menopause, causing less nutrients to reach the skin and resulting in a pale complexion.
Tip 5 — Use actives that boost fibroblast production to support collagen and elastin production, such as growth factors and peptides. Our Midnight Elixir is formulated specifically around this principle.
Tip 6 — Use actives that are co-factors in collagen and elastin production, such as sulphur (MSM), Vitamin A (Super R), Vitamin C (Super C), Zinc, Copper and Amino Acids.
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