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Skin Changes During Menopause
by: Mary Brown
During the course of the natural menopause process,
many women notice surprising changes in the texture
and appearance of their skin. Most women begin noticing
a generalized all-over drying of the skin. They also start to
notice wrinkles forming where the skin has begun drying.
It is common to turn to estrogen based hormone replacement
therapy to treat these and other menapause-related skin
problems. The side effects from this type of therapy, though,
can lead to further prolems. If a cream form of estrogen is
used on the affected areas, it can act as a moisturizing agent.
However, this creame is unavailable in the United States so most
doctors are unable to prescribe it. Progesterone cream has also
been successful as a moistorizer, but most doctors believe the
side effects outweigh any benefits of prescribing it to their
patients. However, there are a number of anti-aging,
non-prescription creams that are gaining popularity, and most of
them are very effective. It is helpful to keep in mind though,
that aging skin is a part of growing older. To some degree,
accepting it instead of fighting it may help you retain a better
overall self-image. If you do attempt to use something like
estrogen cream, you may have to live with side effects such as
general weight gain or darkening skin.
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If your skin loses its tone or the wrinkels appear rapidly, it
may be an indication of colagen loss. This can result in more
serious prolems, like collagen loss in the bones. This may
indicative of osteoporosis. If you suspect that this is the
case, you should consult your physician immediately.
As your skin ages during menepause, you are more prone to
developing broken capillaries or spider veins that are visible
to the naked eye. One of the best available means to prevent
these is full body moisturization. You can begin by increasing
your daily regular water consumption. It is also beneficial to
supplement your diet with raw flaxseed oil. It can be added to
vegetables or salad. Using herbal liposome-containing skin
produts can also help moisturize your skin. Liposomes transport
moisture to the cells below the epidermal layer. This can
protect and benefit your overall skin tone.
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There are a number of other available products
that may moisturize your skin during menopause. Apricot kernel oil, Cocoa
butter, olive oil, and almond oil have all been proven to be quite helpful
at hydrating the skin. Alpha hydroxy acids naturally rejuvenates the skin by
exfoliating it. Check the product labels on these products, to ensure that
concentrations contain at least eight percent alpha hydroxy acid. Fruit
acids are also effective to promote skin rejuvenation. Two popular examples
are papaya and strawberry pastes.
Learn to live with your post-menopausal skin. Take care of it and protect it
by remaining out of the sun and applying daily sun screen. Use only products
that you know to be effective on your skin. Always consult your doctor or
healer when you have concerns or are trying something new.
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