The effects of menopause on the skin

Menopause is often presented as a dark period in a woman's life. Yet it's also a time when women break free from certain barriers, feeling freer and more assertive.

Is the image of the dull, morose post-menopausal woman dying hard?

Have we for too long wanted to restrict women by systematically reducing them to their reproductive role?

Does our culture tend to emphasize that the interruption of the menstrual cycle once again extinguishes the value of the woman who was once old enough to bear life?

Yet more and more female celebrities are portraying middle age in the media as a state of grace. But the negative image is slow to fade...

However, there's no need to dwell on an idealized image of menopause. The period is sometimes accompanied by dreaded symptoms... But they're perfectly manageable!

What impact does the end of the reproductive period have on the skin?

Many women worry about the effects of hormonal changes on their appearance. Skin quality is one of the main concerns. There's no need to be naive: the ovarian cycle induces a drop in estrogen and progesterone secretion. The hormonal changes linked to the end of the reproductive period do have an impact on several organs. The skin is no exception:

• Estrogen plays an important role in the synthesis of collagen and elastin. These two proteins are essential for maintaining skin elasticity and tissue density. The drop in estrogen levels during menopause can therefore lead to a loss of elasticity and thinning of facial volumes.

• Sebaceous glands are also partially regulated by estrogen. They become less active during menopause, which reduces sebum production. This reduction in sebum secretion can dry out the skin.

• Hormonal changes can lead to hyperpigmentation or brown spots, often exacerbated by years of sun exposure.

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The first thing to do is to consult your gynecologist. He or she will be in the best position to suggest a solution tailored to your personal situation. Some literature also suggests natural treatments such as taking Maca Lepidium Peruvianum Chacon (not to be confused with Maca Lepidium Peruvianum Meyenii). In any case, these suggestions should be discussed with your doctor.

What can be done to limit the impact of menopause on the skin?

When it comes to skin, we can't recommend Sea Buckthorn enough:

• Sea Buckthorn is an unprecedented source of Omega 7, the closest component of human sebum. Only 4 fruits in the world contain omega-7s, but sea buckthorn has a concentration 20 times higher than the other three!
• The concentration of vitamin E in sea buckthorn oil is almost 4 times that of sunflower oil! This powerful antioxidant plays an essential role in slowing down the aging process.
• A single sea buckthorn berry is 20 times richer in vitamin C than an orange! This collagen precursor reduces pigmentation spots. It plays a fundamental role in preserving your youthful appearance .
• Beta-carotene is the precursor of Vitamin A. Sea buckthorn oil contains up to 10 times more than a carrot! The darling of tired skin, beta-carotene stimulates elasticity and prevents skin dehydration.
• And much more: Polyphenols, Malic Acid, Omega 3, 6 and 9 ...

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So menopause... Fatality or a period of grace?

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Sources :

Wines, N., & Willsteed, E. (2001). Menopause and the skin. Australasian Journal Of Dermatology, 42(3), 149-160. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1440-0960.2001.00524.x

Thirion, L., Franchimont, C., Arrese Estrada, J., Quatresooz, P., Gaspard, U., & Pierard, G. (2006). Skin and the menopause. Revue médicale de Liège, 61(3).

Use of Gelatinized Maca (Lepidium Peruvianum) in Early Postmenopausal Women (2005). International Journal Of Biomedical Science.