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During the menopause, many changes occur in our body, including the skin. However, we can deal with them effectively. What changes in the skin does menopause cause? How to take care of the skin during this special period?
Menopause, also known as menopause or menopause, is the period after the last menstrual period in a woman’s life and is special in many ways. There are many factors that determine when the menopause occurs, including genetic predisposition and the effectiveness of the immune system [1]. Statistically, menopause occurs at the age of 52, but it also affects women who are 40 or 60 years old. Although the age limits of menopause do fluctuate, no matter at what age menopause occurs, it will affect the condition of our skin.
How does menopause affect the condition of our skin?
As a result of many hormonal changes during the menopause, there are also numerous changes in the skin. There is a decrease in the concentration of estrogen, androgens and other sex hormones, and an increase in the concentration of HMG gonadotropins. Changes in the skin are mainly caused by a reduced amount of estrogens – the process of collagen and elastic fibers synthesis is disturbed at the level of the dermis. Collagen fibers lose their supporting properties, and elastin fibers lose their elasticity.
With the onset of menopause, some women may even notice a deterioration in the condition of the skin and an increase in the signs of aging. After the menopause, the proportions of the face also change, the cheeks fall, wrinkles and furrows appear. In the postmenopausal period, the proliferation capacity of keratinocytes also decreases, the skin becomes thinner, the effectiveness of skin repair processes decreases, and the transepidermal water loss increases. [2]
Hormonal changes also result in changes in the blood supply to the skin – spider veins become visible, sometimes even more extensive erythema and rosacea may appear. These hormonal changes may also result in the appearance of severe acne and seborrhea. [3] Moreover, the skin after menopause becomes more sensitive to external factors – redness, burning, stinging, stinging or tightening of the skin often appear. For these reasons, perimenopausal skin care should not be accidental. How to properly care for mature skin?
How to take care of your skin during menopause? What steps in the care should not be forgotten?
In order to enjoy beautiful skin as long as possible, anti-aging care that soothes the effects of hormonal changes should be implemented early enough, even before the menopause, and should be based on three pillars – intensive moisturizing and nourishing the skin, supporting the protective and protective functions of the epidermis and stimulating regenerative abilities.
The basis of effective care is thorough face make-up removal and cleansing of all impurities, dead epidermis cells and sebum. As noted by dr hab. n. med. Ewa Trznadel – Grodzka, specialist in dermatology, oil syndets that do not irritate or dry the skin will be especially suitable for mature skin. When choosing a day cream, it is worth choosing a cosmetic that will deeply moisturize and nourish the skin, while a cream and / or serum that supports regeneration will work for the night. It is especially worth paying attention to products containing lipids, phytohormones and antioxidants.
For women who are entering the perimenopausal age, a series of Dermedic Oilage dermocosmetics has been created, combining active ingredients of natural origin that intensely affect sensitive skin without causing irritation. In addition, thanks to the Anti-Pollution formula, they stimulate the protective functions of the epidermis and protect against the negative influence of environmental factors, including pollution and suspended dust.
The Dermedic Oilage series of cosmetics includes both the nourishing Dermedic Oilage cream that restores skin density and a concentrated, repairing night cream that removes signs of fatigue, reduces wrinkles and combats external and internal causes of aging. Oilage day cream is a product that restores the skin parameters characteristic of a young age, incl. firmness, hydration, density and thickness, corrects the face oval, and thanks to the CoolPoint formula, the cosmetic cools the skin and prevents perimenopausal fluctuations in its temperature.
In turn, Oilage repair night cream intensively regenerates, and additionally, thanks to the Anti-Pollution formula, it stimulates the protective functions of the epidermis and protects against the negative influence of environmental factors, including pollution and suspended dust. With dry skin in mind, the Dermedic Oilage antioxidant serum has also been created, which intensively revitalizes the skin, restores its firmness and youthful appearance.
Thanks to the high content of antioxidants contained in argan oil, olive oil, almond oil and Phytosqualan, it significantly supports the protection of the skin against free radicals and helps to avoid premature aging. In addition, Oilage facial cleansing syndet will take care of the daily care and make-up removal of mature skin. It effectively removes even the strongest makeup and all impurities without causing irritation, and also regenerates the epidermis and replenishes nutrients.
What principles should we implement in the interests of the skin?
In order to be able to enjoy healthy, young skin as long as possible, the basis is the regular use of UV protection creams (all year round, not only in the spring and summer), avoiding excessive sunbathing and using sunglasses with certified UV filters. For the sake of our skin, it is also worth eliminating nicotine, alcohol, and taking care of regular sleep and physical activity in the fresh air. An appropriate, well-balanced diet and possible supplementation are also important. Therefore, it is worth taking care of an adequate supply of unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins (C and E), minerals and substances of plant origin – carotenoids and phytoestrogens. [4]