When you hit your late 40s or 50s, it becomes a rollercoaster ride – both physically and emotionally. One part of our lives that we tend to neglect while undergoing mood swings and hot flashes is skincare. As women move through the menopause stage, they experience various symptoms apart from the infamous hot flashes. These symptoms cause changes in their bodies, including their skin. Without the proper skincare routine and the correct products, the skin can become dry, itchy, and lose its natural glow. In this blog, we will guide you through skincare tips and the treatments we have at Simply Clinics to help alleviate the symptoms of menopause.
Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life cycle, when our ovaries stop producing eggs eventually. During this time, we might experience mood changes, hot flashes, trouble sleeping due to night sweats, and many other issues. Not only this, but our skin’s structure and texture change too, leading to dry, thin, and less elastic skin. Our skin loses its natural glow, and wrinkles become more visible during this stage. To avoid these issues, it’s essential to adapt to a proper skincare routine soon enough.
The first step to take care of your skin during menopause is to prevent dehydration. The skin loses moisture naturally as we grow older, and this process increases during menopause. To avoid this, use intense moisturising creams daily. Try to look for products that contain hyaluronic acid and glycerine. They help boost moisture in the skin and keep it supple throughout the day. Our favourite medical grade moisturiser is the Obagi Hydrate, available at all of our clinics.
The second step is to include a good sun protection cream with SPF 30 or above into your skincare routine. As we age, sun damage can cause pigmentation and uneven skin texture. A broad-spectrum SPF cream protects your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays while keeping it smooth and even. Heliocare products are the most effective for skin protection.
The third step we suggest is to avoid harsh products that can damage the skin. During this phase, the skin becomes delicate, so avoid heavy scrubs or physical exfoliation. Rather, opt for products with gentle ingredients such as alpha-hydroxy acids, which help gently exfoliate the skin and boost cell turnover.
Moreover, diet can make a significant difference too. Estrogen plays a vital role in maintaining our skin’s elasticity. Women experience a gradual drop of estrogen levels during menopause, leading to lower collagen and elasticity. However, it’s possible to increase estrogen levels through food! You can incorporate foods that contain lignans, found in flaxseeds, seeds, nuts, and many plant-based foods. These foods help increase estrogen levels and enhance your skin’s elasticity.
As you can see, menopause can take a toll on our skin, but it’s not impossible to care for it. A mix of a healthy lifestyle, a regular skincare routine, and a few tweaks to your existing routine are necessary.
At Simply Clinics, we offer treatments that help alleviate the signs of menopause and fast-track your skincare routine. We suggest our deep intense and hydrating treatment, the Superfacial, one of our popular advanced facial treatments that help enhance your skin’s elasticity and tone. We also provide Microneedling, the most effective skin treatment for complete rejuvenation. This treatment helps to increase collagen production and the overall health of the skin.
Just like any other phase in life, a positive approach towards menopause is essential. So, let’s embrace our beauty at any age and take care of ourselves!
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