Menopause brings about several significant changes in a woman's body, and your skin is one of the areas that can be affected. These changes are primarily driven by fluctuating hormone levels, especially the decrease in estrogen.
Here's a breakdown of what typically happens to your skin during menopause:
- Decreased Collagen Production: Estrogen plays a crucial role in collagen synthesis. As estrogen levels drop during menopause, your body produces less collagen. Collagen is the protein responsible for your skin's firmness and elasticity. This reduction can lead to:
- Loss of Firmness and Elasticity: Your skin may start to feel less plump and firm, leading to a more noticeable loss of elasticity.
- Increased Wrinkles and Fine Lines: With less collagen and elastin, existing wrinkles can become deeper, and new fine lines may appear more easily.
- Dryness and Dehydration: Estrogen also helps maintain your skin's natural moisture barrier and its ability to retain water. When estrogen declines, the skin can become:
- Drier: You might notice your skin feels rougher, tighter, and generally less hydrated.
- More Prone to Itchiness: Dryness can sometimes lead to increased sensitivity and itchiness.
- Thinning Skin: The epidermal and dermal layers of the skin can become thinner. This makes your skin more fragile and susceptible to damage. You might notice that bruises appear more easily and take longer to heal.
- Slower Cell Turnover: The rate at which your skin cells renew themselves can slow down. This can result in a duller complexion and less radiant skin, as dead skin cells accumulate on the surface.
- Increased Sensitivity: Your skin might become more reactive and sensitive to products, environmental factors, and even temperature changes.
- Adult Acne: While less common than adolescent acne, some women experience adult acne during menopause due to hormonal fluctuations, particularly an imbalance between estrogen and androgens.
- Changes in Hair Growth: You might notice hair thinning on your scalp and, conversely, an increase in facial hair, particularly around the chin or upper lip. This is also linked to the hormonal shifts.
- Hot Flashes and Redness: Although not directly a skin structure change, hot flashes can cause transient redness and flushing in the skin, which can sometimes lead to or exacerbate conditions like rosacea in susceptible individuals.
It's important to remember that the extent and severity of these changes can vary greatly from person to person. Lifestyle factors, genetics, and sun exposure accumulated over the years also play a significant role. Many women find that adjusting their skincare routine to focus on hydration, collagen-boosting ingredients, and sun protection can help manage these changes effectively.
Menopause Skincare RoutineCleanser
- Choose a non-drying cleanser to adequately remove excess oils and debris. Add the Refining Foam Cleanser to your routine to gently cleanse and condition skin.
- Specially formulated for those experiencing menopause, Mystro Revive Renewing Serum is an anti-aging treatment that targets the skin changes commonly associated with perimenopause. Try this serum, formulated with our P.A.T.H.[13] technology to directly address the impact of menopause and perimenopause on the skin.
Moisturizer
- Use a rich moisturizer such as Trio Luxe Moisture Treatment formulated with hydrating ingredients like Squalane and Niacinamide to help skin retain vital moisture.
SPF (Daytime)
- Broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily is essential during every stage of life. Choose a mineral sunscreen for daily protection from the sun’s UV rays.
Night Treatment (Optional)
- Apply a nourishing night cream such as AlphaRet Overnight Cream, formulated with retinoid and AHA to target visible signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles.
Mystro Revive Renewing Serum: Specially Formulated for Menopause
With menopause and perimenopause comes a variety of unique skin concerns related to the hormonal changes that take place. At skinbetter science, we know that targeted skincare solutions are needed to address your unique skin concerns. According to a health survey by Dr. Louise Newson, 46% of women going through perimenopause and menopause experienced skin issues such as dry skin, itching and acne*.
Our Mystro Revive Renewing Serum is formulated with P.A.T.H.[13] technology made up of plant adaptogens that directly address the impact of menopause and perimenopause on the skin. Targeting dullness, dry skin, loss of elasticity and fine lines and wrinkles, Mystro Revive Renewing Serum addresses visible signs of collagen decline while helping to restore your skin’s natural luminosity.
*Source: Newson Health Survey
