Your skin & menopause

Menopause is a natural process that every woman experiences as she ages. The body undergoes significant hormonal changes at this time and, as the bodies’ estrogen and progesterone levels decline, various physical and psychological changes result. The impact on the skin is one of the most noticeable modifications. Keep scrolling to discover Kiss & Glow’s top 4 tips for better skin at menopause.

The impact of menopause on skin

So, what impact does menopause have on skin then? Due to decreased production of collagen and elastin during menopause, the skin tends to become drier and thinner. This leads to the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin. An increase in skin sensitivity brought on by menopause can also result in redness, itching and a dry sensation. Increased pigmentation, which manifests as age spots or brown patches on the skin, is another significant effect of menopause on the skin.

Top tips for better skin at menopause

Some of the best treatment for menopausal skin include:

• Moisturisers and serums: Moisturisers and serums containing hyaluronic acid, glycerin and ceramides. These can help improve the skin’s hydration and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Additionally, products containing retinoids (vitamin A) can help stimulate collagen production, leading to a more youthful appearance.

• Collagen stimulation: Collagen stimulation treatments such as skin needling, bio stimulators or PDO threads. This will help to reduce some of the appearing of ageing in the skin.

• Injectables: Injectables such as Botox and dermal fillers. Fillers and injectables can help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines by relaxing the muscles that cause them and restoring lost volume to the skin.

• HRT: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT). This involves replacing the hormones that decrease during menopause with synthetic hormones. This treatment can help improve the overall appearance of the skin by reducing dryness, improving elasticity and reducing pigmentation.

Get in touch with Kiss & Glow for a free in-person consultation in Balnarring or Sorrento on Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula to learn about anti-ageing treatments available to improve the appearance of skin at menopause.

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About the author: Cosmetic Injector Abra DeRoche is a highly experienced Registered Nurse with cosmetic training from leaders in the field. Abra founded Kiss and Glow to follow her passion of combining her medical knowledge with her flare for creativity. Working alongside a team of cosmetic doctors, Abra is a highly regarded cosmetic injectables, lip filler, dermal filler and skin needling specialist. She prides herself on getting amazing results while maintaining a natural look.