Skin care methods to combat menopausal sagging and wrinkles

Hormonal changes that occur during menopause

During menopause, estrogen levels decrease. Less estrogen also reduces collagen production, which can lead to a loss of plumpness in the face and skin, making them look saggy and wrinkled.

Studies have shown that women lose around 30% of their collagen during the first five years of menopause, so it's important to address these unique skin concerns with the right skincare routine.

Estrogen also protects the skin from ultraviolet rays, meaning that after menopause, when estrogen levels decrease, the skin becomes more susceptible to the effects of ultraviolet rays.

What is menopause?

Menopause is considered to begin one year after menopause, which is caused by a natural, long-term decrease in the body's production of three hormones: estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.

Menopausal women experience a variety of symptoms called menopausal symptoms:

• Depression
• Depression
• Forgetfulness
• Hair loss
• Hot flashes
• Night sweats
• Sleep disorders
• fatigue
• Decreased libido
• Dyspareunia
• Joint pain
• Vaginal dryness
• Weight gain

Skin symptoms during menopause

As hormone levels decrease, some people start to notice dry , sagging skin, while others notice their skin thinning and facial hair growth.

Below are some specific symptoms and how to deal with them.

Sun spots

Dark spots and dull skin on the face, hands, neck, arms, and chest, especially in people who spend a lot of time without sunscreen.

When you go outdoors, apply a sunscreen with an SPF of about 30 or cover your skin with clothing. This will prevent existing spots from getting darker and new spots from appearing.
It may also reduce your risk of skin cancer.

Dry skin

During menopause, the skin's ability to retain moisture decreases, making it more susceptible to dryness. This may be especially true in winter when the air is dry or indoors when the air conditioner is on.

To prevent dryness, use a cleanser that is gentle on your skin.
For mature skin, soap has a strong degreasing power and can dry out the skin too much. To prevent over-washing, we recommend using cleansing products that contain moisturizing ingredients and vegetable oils.

Also, be sure to moisturize thoroughly after washing your face. Lotions and creams containing hyaluronic acid and glycerin, which are gentle on the skin and highly safe, are particularly effective.

Your skin will become thinner during menopause, so try to avoid exfoliating or peeling skin care products as much as possible.

Facial hair

A decrease in female hormones can cause the hair under the chin, along the jawline, and above the lips to thicken.
However, hair removal and laser treatments can be hard on the skin, so they are not recommended for menopausal women whose skin is thinner. Gently remove hair with a razor, and moisturize thoroughly after treatment.

Sagging and wrinkles

As mentioned above, the skin loses collagen rapidly during menopause, losing about 30% of its collagen over a five-year period. It also continues to lose about 2% of collagen each year for the next 20 years.

When collagen levels decrease, the skin loses firmness, resulting in sagging skin and the appearance of fine lines from the tip of the nose to the corners of the mouth.
In addition, lack of skin firmness is also the cause of hollows, sagging skin under the eyes, and noticeable pores.

To prevent wrinkles, it is important to protect yourself from UV rays. Cover your skin with clothing as much as possible, and use a parasol or hat. And use sunscreen on areas that cannot be covered with clothing.

However, some sunscreens are difficult to remove.
Excessive washing and scrubbing can also cause wrinkles and sagging, so it is recommended to choose a non-chemical sunscreen that does not contain silicone .

You may also want to consider incorporating niacinamide into your skin care routine, as it helps stimulate collagen production.

Acne

As hormone levels drop before and during menopause, some women experience teenage-like acne, but the same treatments and skin care products used by people in their teens and twenties can be too harsh on thinning skin caused by menopause.

For example, oil-free acne products can further dry out your skin and make your acne worse.

Additionally, the pH level of your skin changes around the age of 50, which can make your skin more susceptible to rashes and dry skin.

Menopausal skin care

If you feel like the cosmetics you normally use no longer suit you, try switching to fragrance-free products first, as your skin may have become sensitive to the chemicals and essential oils used in fragrances .
For thin, dry skin, it is best to choose a product that is less irritating and has high moisturizing power.

It is also recommended to switch to a skin care product with a simpler formula. By eliminating products that have been a burden to menopausal skin, you may be able to reset your skin.