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8 Menopause Skincare Tips – Chapel Hill Gynecology

November is National Healthy Skin Month, an annual event that serves as a reminder to put your skin health at top of mind. There are certain skincare practices that everyone should follow as a general rule of thumb, like protecting the skin with SPF daily. Other skincare routines depend on factors such as skin type and age. Because everyone’s skin is different, it’s important to treat your personal skin problems and their causes. 

For women in or approaching their 50s, hormone changes associated with menopause can affect the skin. Menopause can cause a wide range of symptoms and physical changes, including noticeable effects on your skin. 

Menopause Skincare Tips

Take the first step towards caring for your skin during National Healthy Skin Month and continue to follow these menopause skincare tips year-round.

1. Apply SPF 30 or higher every day

Wearing sunscreen daily is essential for healthy skin no matter your age or skin type. During menopause, however, protecting your skin from the sun is an especially important part of your daily skincare because skin cancer and precancerous growths become more common during menopause. In addition to reducing the risk of cancer, SPF can help reduce age spots and wrinkles as well as prevent new ones from forming. 

2. Get a skin cancer screening

The earlier cancerous growths or skin cancer are detected, the more treatable they are. With the increased risk of skin cancer that comes with age and menopause, you should receive regular skin cancer screenings from a healthcare professional. You can also perform self checks to look for signs of skin cancer. Cancerous spots can sometimes be confused for age or dark spots, and a professional will better be able to detect skin cancer. 

3. Cleanse regularly

Hormone level changes associated with menopause can lead to skin dryness. To combat dry skin, wash your face with a gentle cleanser (as opposed to a soap, which can be drying). Hormonal breakouts can also occur during menopause, and cleansing will help unclog pores.

4. Stay moisturized

Another way to combat dryness associated with menopause is to apply moisturizer regularly. When choosing products, avoid any moisturizers with drying ingredients such as alcohol or fragrances. Moisturizers free of fragrances will also reduce irritation for sensitive skin. 

5. Pay attention to product ingredients

When choosing skincare products during menopause, pay attention to their ingredients to ensure you are promoting healthy skin. Some ingredients are particularly harsh on skin, and you want to choose products that will help rather than harm. 

Some product ingredients you may want to add to your menopause skincare routine are: 

  • Hyaluronic acid: hyaluronic acid bonds with water to retain moisture, helping dry skin recover. Hyaluronic acid is available as an ingredient in some moisturizers, as a topical serum, and more.
  • Retinol: Retinol increases collagen in the skin to help combat jowls, slack skin, and wrinkles.
  • Salicylic acid: To combat menopause-related acne, try a cleanser that contains salicylic acid. It penetrates the skin to dissolve dead skin cells and unclog pores.

There are many products and ingredients out there that can help treat skin problems related to menopause. Consult your dermatologist to find out which ingredients are right for you.

6. Look beyond your face

Menopause skin care goes beyond your face. Menopause and aging can cause changes to the skin on your neck, chest, and hands. Like your face, these areas lose moisture and collagen, leading to issues like wrinkles, dryness, and dark spots. Don’t forget to moisturize and apply sunscreen to the neck, hands, and decolletage during your skincare routine. 

7. Stimulate collagen production

Collagen is a protein in the body that promotes the appearance of strong, youthful skin. As we age and during menopause, collagen production slows, leading to skin sagging and the loss of plump, youthful-looking skin. Stimulating collagen production can help fight sagging skin. A few ways to boost collagen include products like retinol and aloe vera and eating foods rich in antioxidants and vitamin C.

8. Consult your doctor

If these tips aren’t helping manage your skin problems, consult your doctor or a dermatologist. They can work with you to determine the best menopause skincare routine to address your specific concerns or issues.

Talk to a Menopause Specialist

Dr. Karen Clark of Chapel Hill Gynecology is a certified menopause practitioner, experienced in helping patients manage the symptoms of menopause. If you have questions about menopause symptoms, contact Chapel Hill Gynecology today. Chapel Hill Gynecology is open for office visits (using recommended protocols for preventing COVID-19 exposure) as well as telemedicine visits. Call (919) 960-2720 to schedule an appointment. 

Expert tips to treat your skin during menopause

Whether you’re going through menopause, starting perimenopause or you know that these hormonal changes are just around the corner, we all know that menopause is undoubtedly a time of change. From hot flashes to moodiness to sleep disturbances, your body is going through a lot. But did you know that your skin can be just as affected as the rest of your body?

Physician and author Dr. Keira Barr is a dual-board certified integrative dermatologist and an expert in menopause and hormones. She’s here to explain what happens biologically when your skin changes during menopause, along with what your skin needs most from from head to toe.

What happens to skin during menopause?

First of all, Barr says that during menopause, sex hormones directly affect the skin. Estrogen is key for the normal functioning of the skin as well as the blood vessels, hair follicles, oil glands and pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. Estrogen also plays a key role in collagen production, increased skin thickness, improved skin barrier function, maintained skin hydration, reduced sebaceous oil gland activity and improved wound healing.

Apart from estrogen, progesterone — a hormone released by the ovaries — contributes to skin elasticity and pigmentation as well as increased circulation. It’s also involved in sebaceous gland activity.

Barr says that as our hormones decline in menopause, the roles they play to maintain the health and vitality of the skin decline as well, which shows up as a decrease in sebum and immune function and resulting in significant alterations in the skin’s surface. This means that your skin can become very dry, sensitive and susceptible to things like irritation, inflammation and rashes.

She adds that without estrogen’s influence to produce hyaluronic acid, the key molecule for skin moisture, and collagen, the skin’s main structural protein, fine lines, wrinkles, jowls and sagging skin become more prominent. In addition, wound healing is delayed and bruising becomes more common.

Women may also notice that their pores appear larger due to weaker collagen and elastic tissue.

“What’s more is there is also thinning of the skin and atrophy of vaginal tissue, which when combined with increased dryness is a recipe for painful sex, itch and irritation,” Barr noted.

“Skin may also be duller in appearance because of the decrease in skin cell turnover, and pigmentation becomes more prominent.”

What your skin needs during menopause changes

Although these changes don’t exactly sound appealing, there are absolutely ways to combat them: namely, through changing up your products.

Barr says that it’s good to seek out products that contain nourishing, soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides. She also says that using gentle, non-foaming, soapless cleansers can be helpful, along with avoiding using products with too many active ingredients. (Too many active ingredients may counteract one another and cause irritation. )

Barr also emphasizes that it’s essential to boost your hydration by regularly drinking water and eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C and antioxidants, which are all things that can ease inflammation and irritation.

“As hormones shift and our bodies change, it can feel challenging to love the skin you’re in,” Barr observed. “But I would offer that rather than looking at your skin as ‘letting you down’ or ‘not looking as youthful’ as you might like, that you consider celebrating what your skin is doing for you. It’s keeping you safe. It’s protecting you from toxins, infection and pollutants. So, while your skin may not look or feel like it used to, it will always have your back against environmental stressors and it will always radiate your glow when you treat it — and yourself — with love and compassion.”

Best skin care products for menopause, according to experts

Drunk Elephant Mini Protini Polypeptide Moisturizer

“Using a moisturizer to hydrate the skin and reinforce the skin barrier is important,” Barr said. “Choosing one like this that is rich in emollients in addition to having active ingredients like peptides, amino acids and growth factors is a good choice.”

The Ordinary 100% Organic Virgin Sea-Buckthorn Fruit Oil

Barr says that sea buckthorn oil can help minimize dry, irritated and dehydrated skin. Just one drop of this oil can be applied to the skin after cleansing.

Julva Cream

Formulated by gynecologist and menopause expert Dr. Anna Cabeca, Barr explained, “This product nourishes the skin of your intimate bits.”

Formulated with dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), a naturally occurring hormone produced by the adrenal glands, this cream not only improves sexual function and corrects hormonal problems, but it also has the potential to increase bone density and decrease body fat.

Barr adds that between the cream’s ingredients, which include alpine rose stem cells, coconut oil, vitamin E and shea butter, it can help rejuvenate vaginal tissue, restore moisture and improve skin elasticity.

Marie Veronique Vitamins C+E+Ferulic Serum

Vitamin C has recently become a cult ingredient, praised for its ability to help the body produce more collagen and to stabilize the collagen you already have. Barr says that this particular serum will bolster your protection against the elements. “The combination of vitamins C, E and [antioxidant] ferulic acid work synergistically to fight free radicals, DNA damage and increase penetration into the skin cells,” she said.

Naturopathica Gotu Kola Intense Repair Balm

Barr says that it’s important to moisturize and soothe menopausal skin with nourishing skin care ingredients. She believes that one of these helpful ingredients is gotu kola, a herb that’s been known to repair veins in the skin and penetrate deep layers. This multi-use balm will cover myriad skin care needs, from your face to your hands and more.

Emepelle Eye Cream

This cream is packed with under-eye skin helpers like caffeine, antioxidants, peptides and methyl estradiol-propanoate, an ingredient that, according to Barr, “ignites the skin’s estrogen-receptor pathway non-hormonally to treat estrogen-deficient skin by tightening, firming and hydrating the skin without the side effects of estrogen.

Pause Cooling Mist

Barr says that this cooling product offers relief from hot flashes, soothes the skin and reduces inflammation, all with the help of key ingredients like holy basil and antioxidants. Barr also likes this product because it’s free of not-so-great things for the skin such as parabens, sulfates and mineral oils. The company completed a clinical study of the product, finding that 89% of participants felt refreshed immediately.

Caire Triple Lift Molecule Mask

If you’re looking for a face mask that tightens, hydrates and lifts to soothe and smooth your skin, Barr recommends this one filled with hyaluronic acid. One reviewer said that the firming effects lasted after removal and her forehead looks considerably firmer after just two weeks of use.

Kindra The Daily Vaginal Lotion

Barr says that as estrogen declines, the skin in the vaginal area becomes drier and more vulnerable to irritation. This lotion with coconut oil, sunflower seed oil, safflower seed oil and vitamins E and B3 will moisturize and support the skin barrier.

Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum

While a prescription retinoid is considered the “go-to” for promoting skin cell turnover, boosting collagen production and improving fine lines and wrinkles, not everyone can tolerate the dryness, irritation and redness that may accompany its use. The alternative is bakuchiol, a plant-derived retinol that has shown similar efficacy without the irritation, and this effective serum has it.

Tata Harper Superkind Softening Cleanser

Made for “reactive skin” as it says on Tata Harper’s website, Barr describes this product as “a gentle, creamy cleanser well suited for dry, sensitive or irritated skin, which is not uncommon in menopause.”

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Menopause Skincare: Follow These 5 Steps

While menopause affects all women and people who menstruate at a certain point, we often still don’t have enough conversations about this time of transition and the impacts it can have. Which, naturally, are key to ensuring that you can navigate these changes with as much ease as is possible. From menopausal hair loss to anxiety and mood fluctuations, there’s a lot to be aware of – especially as, in some people, symptoms, which can begin several years before the change itself, in a period known as the perimenopause, can start around the age 40 mark.

Another alteration that often surprises people? Menopausal skin. ‘Many women will notice their skin will start to become drier from their mid-40 to late-40s as they start to approach the menopause,’ says Dr Anjali Mahto, consultant dermatologist at Skin 55.

As well as increased dryness, your skin’s steady decline in elastin will have also dropped significantly since your 20s, meaning you might notice sagging around the eyes, neck and cheeks — the areas where we naturally hold more fat. Wrinkles may appear deeper and falling oestrogen levels mean that dryness, sensitivity and redness can also become common problems.

So if you’re concerned about the effects menopause might be having on your skin, keep reading. We’ve quizzed some of the UK’s best doctors and dermatologists and rounded up the products that really work.


Can menopause cause skin problems?

It can certainly result in changes. The average age for a woman to reach menopause is 51, bringing with it some noticeable differences to the skin. ‘During the first 3 years of menopause, you will lose 25% of your collagen,’ explains Dr Howard Murad, MD and founder of Murad Skincare. This causes thinning and drying of the skin. ‘Collagen acts as a humectant, absorbing a huge amount of water, so when collagen diminishes, there is less water in the skin’.

What are the best products for menopausal skin?

This will depend on your specific skincare concern and how well your complexion tolerates intense active ingredients. such as retinols, but the advice that follows gives you some loose guidance on the ingredients to arm yourself with.

How should I look after menopausal skin?

Follow the advice below and give your skin the attention it will be craving.

1. Hydrate

When skin lacks moisture it can also get quite dry, sensitive and itchy. ‘Oestrogen levels fall significantly after the menopause, usually age 53 years, and this can result in dryness, redness, sensitivity and lack of skin firmness’ adds Dr Mahto. ‘Extra hydration is required to prevent excess water loss from the skin surface.’

Best hydrating serums for menopausal skin

Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Serum 30ml

Medik8
lookfantastic.com

£40.00

Triple Hyaluronic Acid & Lipopeptide Serum

Vinosource S.O.S. Thirst Quenching Serum

Caudalie
cultbeauty.co.uk

£29.00

Avène Hydrance Intense Serum 30ml

Avene
superdrug. com

£14.99

2. Use retinol

If you didn’t start a retinol earlier in life it’s not too late. Retinols alter the behaviour of aged cells so that they act in a more youthful way – regenerating at a faster rate. But they can also be drying on the skin at first, so if you’re a first-time user, start to gradually introduce a retinol-based night cream into your routine 2-3 times a week. Look for formulations with hydrating and soothing ingredients – like hyaluronic acid, glycerin and niacinamide. These are particularly helpful at mitigating any dryness and sensitivity that are associated with both first-time retinol use and menopausal skin.

Best retinol for menopausal skin

La Roche-Posay Retinol 0.3% + Vitamin B3 Serum 30ml

La Roche-Posay
lookfantastic.com

£38.00

Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream 50ml

Murad
lookfantastic. com

£63.00

Squalane +Phyto-Retinol Serum

Biossance
cultbeauty.co.uk

£61.00

CBD Oil + Retinol

Paula’s Choice
cultbeauty.co.uk

£47.00

3. Try peptides

Peptides are also great for menopausal skin as they will stimulate collagen production and boost the skin’s elasticity. ‘Peptides are fragments of protein, and it’s these proteins that are the building blocks of the skin’ says Dr Ewoma Ukeleghe, cosmetic doctor and founder of Skndoctor. ‘They can signal collagen production in the skin’ – working as messengers between cells, triggering them to build more collagen and elastin, which in turn can boost skin’s youthful appearance.

Best firming skincare for menopausal skin

Sunday Riley Pink Drink Resurfacing Essence, 50ml

Sunday Riley
johnlewis. com

£42.00

Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment 50ml

Allies of Skin
libertylondon.com

£105.00

Vichy Neovadiol Phytosculpt Tightening Face and Neck Cream 50ML

Pro-Collagen Neck & Décolleté Balm

4. Apply phytoestrogens

‘The biggest complaint my menopausal patients have is the loss of elasticity,’ says Dr Rebecca Booth, gynecologist and co-founder of VENeffect. ‘As a gynecologist, I of course advise them about [genital area] skin, but that same loss of elasticity due to hormonal decline affects the skin of the face. Loss of elasticity shows as lines and wrinkles and a downward movement, changing the contours of the face’.

Phytoestrogens – molecules that are found in the reproductive part of the plant, the seed or root – mimic the effects of oestrogen and are effective to help replenish lost elasticity in the skin of the face,’ says Booth. ‘They are safe, natural and if formulated with potency can help replace what we lose naturally.’

Sirtuin Phytohormone Replenishing Cream

REN CLEAN SKINCARE
johnbellcroyden.co.uk

£47.00

Anti-Aging Intensive Moisturizer

VENeffect
cultbeauty.co.uk

£148.00

Age-Balancing Night Cream

Me-No-Pause Restorative Cream

Indeed Labs
cultbeauty.co.uk

£17.50

5. Use calming products

With the menopause comes a change in hormone levels which can trigger a hot and clammy complexion. Calming skincare products and face mists can be life saviours when you’re having a hot flush or concerned about redness. If you’re waking up during the night, it’s a good idea to keep a refreshing, hydrating face mist by your bed and use this as a soothing spray to cool flushed skin.

Best calming skincare for menopausal skin

Indeed Labs Me-NO-Pause Cooling Mist 75ml

Indeed Labs
superdrug.com

£19.99

Skin Calming Mask

VENeffect
cultbeauty.co.uk

£48.00

Sweaty faace Face Mask 100ml

faace
libertylondon.com

£24.00

Rosewater & Glycerin

Heritage Store
cultbeauty.co.uk

£10.99

DISCIPLE Skincare Juicy Mist

DISCIPLE Skincare
cultbeauty. co.uk

£15.00

Pause Well-Aging Hot Flash Cooling Mist

CBD+ Cool Stick [28g]

Wildflower
cultbeauty.co.uk

£24.99

Cooling Water Undereye Patches

Milk Makeup
cultbeauty.co.uk

£21.00


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Menopause: the best skincare for menopausal skin

If menopause has left your skin dull, dry, sensitive or acne-prone, there are simple steps you can take to look better

Menopause the best skincare for menopausal skin

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There is obviously a hefty psychological element to menopause. But in tandem to that, it’s effect on women physically can be overwhelming.

Of course, it’s worth consulting your doctor, learning about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and supplemental options if you’re having serious mood changes as a result. In addition to that, though, there are simple steps you can take to look and feel better in your changing body.

What happens to our skin during menopause?

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Declines to the levels of sex hormones (progesterone and oestrogen) in our bodies prompts many changes: hot flushes, night sweats, dull skin, dry skin, flaking scalp and looser skin.

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It’s as stark a physical upheaval as entering into puberty is, and, just as we change our skincare routine at that time (well, we should – though many of us didn’t and suffered acne indignities as a result) we need to rethink our approach upon hitting ‘The Change.’

How should you change your skincare routine when menopausal?

You don’t need to leap to a 12-step routine or to hit the Crème de la Mer counter to fix your regime. Your primary aim should be to add in hydration and lipids to the ingredient you’re feeding your skin, and a decent retinol. These don’t have to be prohibitively costly. A £200 serum won’t necessarily fix your issues faster than a £50 one.

Lifestyle changes can help, too – keeping up water intake, sleeping more, eating plenty of antioxidants, avoiding too much alcohol, but let us be frank: the prospect of an abstemious existence post menopause doesn’t seem likely to help us cope. Instead, focus on doing what you can, when you can, lifestyle wise- and keep your skincare consistent.

Here are the products our testers found worked to help improve their menopausal or perimenopausal skin.

Pause Hydrating Cleanser from Pause Well-Aging

Seek out a gentle, hydrating, soap-free cleanser for menopausal or post-menopausal skin

£30.00

Seek out a gentle, hydrating, soap-free cleanser for menopausal or post-menopausal skin.

A great option (though not cheap) is the Hydrating Cleanser from Pause Well-Aging. It’s light and creamy, and manages to remove dirt and oil without leaving your skin stripped – important if you’re wrestling with dryness.

Containing vitamins, antioxidants and peptides, it also works to promote collagen production, for firmer, brighter skin.

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Rosalique Skincare 3 in 1 Anti-Redness Miracle Formula SPF50 30ml

Menopause can cause sensitive skin to become even more so, and even prompt late-onset rosacea, which can be both painful and distressing.

£29.99

Menopause can cause sensitive skin to become even more so, and even prompt late-onset rosacea, which can be both painful and distressing.

Rosalique Skincare’s 3 in 1 Miracle Formula is aptly named – it’s gentle enough for sensitive skin, provides moisture, and protects to SPF50, which is important, as sun exposure makes inflamed skin even angrier.

It’s a colour corrector, so it comes out green, but don’t be alarmed, it mattifies to your skin colour as you spread it on, notably reducing redness. Be advised – a little goes a long way.

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Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Using a liquid exfoliant with salicylic acid in it nightly can be the most effective way of exfoliating dull, dead skin cells

£28.00

Acne breakouts are common among menopausal women, as hormones fluctuate. Using a liquid exfoliant with salicylic acid in it nightly can be the most effective way of exfoliating dull, dead skin cells and clearing pores, reducing your acne.

It’s also an anti-inflammatory, so it will redness redness and blackheads with consistent use. Just sweep on after cleansing but before serum/moisturiser. As with anything else on this list, use consistently to ensure best results.  

From our forties onwards, cell turnover is reduced, so exfoliating face and body once a week improves cell replenishment – this will help restore glow to dull skin.

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The Hair Lab by Mark Hill Strengthening Growth Shampoo – 300ml

Use a strengthening shampoo to deal with brittle hair

£8.99

Menopause can trigger itchy scalp or leave hair brittle, dry or thinning. Using sulphate-free shampoos and conditioners helps soothe the scalp and boost locks to glossy glory.

Mark Hill’s Hair Lab range is ideal for strengthening hair prone to breakage through hormonal, heat, chemical damage or thinning hair. It contains no sulphates or silicone, is cruelty-free, vegan and comes in a 100% PCR bottle.

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MenoGlow Super Hydrating Sleep Creme 50ml

Your primary aim should be to add in hydration and lipids to the ingredient you’re feeding your skin

£28.00

Altogether more obtainable is Prai’s excellent night creme, MenoGlow Super Hydrating, which is light enough not to block pores but densely packed with hyaluronic acid to provide dry skin with moisture.

Our tester – who had dry, sensitive skin, noted that within a week of using MenoGlow she was waking up with plump; soft and hydrated skin. Also worth checking out: MenoGlow Hot Flush Cool Fix Serum, which does an outstanding job of cooling flushed skin within an instant.

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VICHY Mineralblend Fluid Umber Foundation 30ml

A mineral foundation can be great on sensitive, dry, irritated skin, and Vichy Mineralblend is infused with nourishing skin care ingredients

£13.50

French pharmacy cosmetic brands offer some of the most impressive formulations on the market, at the most obtainable prices.

A mineral foundation can be great on sensitive, dry, irritated skin, and Vichy Mineralblend is infused with nourishing skin care ingredients, including Hyaluronic acid and glycerin.  It spreads like butter without leaving a greasy film

The 70per cent water-based formula plumps skin, filling out the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Skin looks radiant and smooth.

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Braun Silk-épil Silk-épil 3in1 Trimmer FG 1100 with 4 Extras Including High Precision Head

A proportion of menopausal women grow unwanted facial hair

£18.95

Facial hair is controlled by a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is modulated by oestrogen, which dominates your testosterone levels.
As such, when your oestrogen levels drop during menopause, your DHT levels can go up, increasing the presence of DHT in your hair follicles. In short: your facial hair can start to grow faster and thicker, particularly around the upper lip and the chin.

Tweezing can suit for the odd chin hair, but if you’re growing a moustache and would like not to be, a facial trimmer can work wonders to be rid of it within seconds, without irritation to the underlying skin, or the smell or time required to use a depilatory cream.

The Braun Silk-epil is gentle on the skin, but will do away with unwanted whiskers – the work of moments after cleansing in the morning.

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Galinee Perfume-Free Cleansing Bar

Use gentle soaps to protect your delicate areas

£10.00

Let us not mince words here: menopause causes there to be less oestrogen in your body, and subsequently leads to the tissues of the vulva and vagina growing thinner and drier.

Regular cleansers do not assist the issue by being quite alkaline in nature, causing itchiness and often infection.

The Gallinée Perfume-Free Cleansing Bar, by contrast, mimics the natural pH of a ladies’ nethers, ensuring your natural biome isn’t disturbed.

The soap lathers beautifully and of course can be used all over your body, including the outer vulva (on a different note entirely, t works well to wash babies, too). This French brand is excellent at soaps: check them out.

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Indeed Labs™ me-NO-pause cooling mist 75ml

Hot flushes can be embarrassing and uncomfortable; but they needn’t be endured without succour.

£19.99

Hot flushes can be embarrassing and uncomfortable; but they needn’t be endured without succour.

Indeed Labs™ me-NO-pause cooling mist 75ml sprays on lightly to immediately cool (store it in the fridge for optimal results).

It contains cooling cucumber extract and calming magnesium, as well as the glycerin and hyaluronic acid, to top up moisture levels as it provides succour. Not sure about the name, but it’s delightfully calming in a tough moment.

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The Best Skin-Care Brands for Menopause

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You probably remember “the talk.” Whether it was your mother, an older sister, or a worldly friend, somebody likely sat you down and explained to you the miracle of puberty, and the changes were in store. It’s a different story when it comes to what lies in wait at the other end of a woman’s reproductive window. Even in the age of too much information, nobody (nobody I know, anyway) is talking about menopause, a phase of life that is no less steeped with meaning than adolescence.

One of the lesser known but most astonishing changes that occurs when a woman stops menstruating has nothing to do with the hot flashes or brain fog that may ring bells. One of the greatest transformations that occurs is in a woman’s skin. A decrease in estrogen levels leads to a vast reduction in the body’s production of collagen, the protein that is one of the main building blocks of skin. In your 20s and 30s, your body’s collagen production drops on average 2 percent per year. In the first five years of menopause, though, your skin loses about 30 percent of its collagen. “In a five-year window, you might age faster than you will in your entire life,” is how Liz Folce, vice president and global brand ambassador of Greek skincare line Korres, puts it.

At last, though, a platoon of companies — many of them start-ups run by savvy women entrepreneurs — are coming out with products and “cosmeceuticals” (cosmetics that treat skin issues) engineered for women of this specific life stage. There are a few compelling reasons that so many brands are finally getting in on the act. Not only do women over the age of 40 have a specific set of needs, but they also have serious spending power; by 2025, 1.1 billion women are expected to have hit menopause, creating a space that is worth $600 billion, according to data from early-stage investing firm Female Founders Fund.

U.K. marketing agency SuperHuman ran a study of more than 500 women age 40 and over, and the findings were stunning: 59 percent of respondents said they felt as vibrant and young as ever, and 80 percent felt that society’s assumptions about middle age do not represent how they live their lives. According to a new report released by the AARP, women of the Gen X generation (ages 39-54) typically use six products a day and spend $42 a month on beauty, while Boomer women (ages 55-73) use five products and spend $30 per month.

And yet, thanks to the persistent and pervasive dream of eternal youth, we have hard time even saying let alone embracing the word “menopause. ” Go on Sephora’s website and you’ll find categories for Dullness, Clean Beauty, Stress, Acne, and on. Anti-Aging gets a namecheck. But Menopause products, those primarily designed to address a woman’s skin’s response to hormonal changes — as opposed to the anti-aging arsenal’s primary concerns of sun damage and pollution? We’re not there just yet. (Related: What a Proactive Anti-Aging Skin-Care Routine Looks Like)

Still, that marketplace mentality is slowly changing. The most recent entrant is Womaness, a thoughtful and stylish line of 13 products about to hit the shelves at Target. Founders Sally Mueller and Michelle Jacobs built their brand around their sunny concept of “menopositivity,” and there’s nothing dreary about the plum and cerise packaging (think: Glossier’s older half-sister) or the product names (Me No Pause supplements and Let’s Neck neck and décolletage serum, to name a couple). The line includes a set of moisturizers (a rich night cream and a body cream formulated to tighten crepey skin), brightening patches for under-eye regions, as well as an eye cream that comes with a cooling metal applicator that I thought I’d lost until I discovered that my sleep-deprived husband had stolen and stashed in his own medicine cabinet. (Related: The Best Eye Creams, According to Dermatologists)

The line isn’t just about treating a massive yet long overlooked segment of women with the dignity of bringing them cute and affordable goods; it’s also using science in their favor. HyaClear 7, an ingredient that contains several weights of hyaluronic acid (HA), a hydrating holy grail of youthful-looking skin (and considered the mortar to collagen’s “bricks”), is a key ingredient in several of its formulations, including those of its neck, eye, body, and face creams. HA is also the cornerstone of menopausal upstart Caire Beauty, whose line is packed with the substance as well as growth peptides that trigger the body’s own HA and collagen production.

Womaness, which has been in development since 2019, is the result of a non-stop bonanza of focus groups, scientist-led product development, and graphic design that elevates the products off the “dusty shelf” as the founders refer to the place in the drugstore where one might be used to finding lotions and supplements aimed at women who’ve lived a little (or a lot). Mueller, who is in her 50s, was struggling with mysterious ailments when her doctor told her that her aches and dry skin were, in fact, symptoms of menopause. “I didn’t even know that they were all tied together,” she recalls. “My doctor recommended that I buy these products and I looked at them and I thought, ‘I’m never buying any of these.'” She recalls how little she related to the blah designs and cheesy branding of the lotions and supplements stocked on her drugstore’s feminine-care shelf. “Their horrible names don’t speak to me,'” she says. “That was really my moment of saying, ‘Why am I not disrupting this space for women like me?'”

Korres is another leader offering products specifically for women who’ve stopped menstruating. Folce, a brand ambassador (and perky on air personality, regularly seen selling the merchandise on QVC), was integral in developing the Meno-Reverse line, alongside the University of Athens’s pharmacy and biology departments. “I interview tons of dermatologists and gynecologists and none of them talk about what happens to your skin when you hit menopause,” she says. “All of a sudden, you wake up, and you see your mother.” The central ingredient of the line, launched one year ago, derives from a white pine tree found in northern Greece. The substance was clinically proven to enhance elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines.

After running focus groups with women who were feeling underserved and disappointed with favorite products that seemed to have suddenly stopped working, Folce and her team realized was that the products didn’t need to work harder — they needed an entirely new arsenal. The hero product of the line is the White Pine Meno-Reverse Restorative Overnight Facial (Buy It, $68, korres.com), a skin-plumping cream that functions as a turbocharged serum and moisturizer. Most recently, they came out with a neck serum packaged in a tube whose wide roller ball applicator delivers an instant massage. (Read: Why, Yes, You Do Need a Neck Cream)

Today’s ever crowding menopause-specific beauty cabinet also includes Pause Well-Aging’s collagen-boosting moisturizer (Buy It, $72, amazon. com) and State Of’s lightweight moisturizer (Buy It, $32, stateofmenopause.com), which is designed not to coagulate in case you start to sweat. Also Empenelle’s night cream (Buy It, $195, amazon.com), a non-hormonal formula aimed at estrogen-deficient skin; the formula was created for women who don’t want to mess around with hormone therapy but who lament the havoc that their hormonal changes are wreaking on their menopause-affected complexion (aka “EDS,” or estrogen-deficient skin). Meanwhile, Trinny London, the age-inclusive makeup line of fifty-something British style fixture Trinny Woodall, is almost entirely comprised of cream-based products, which suit more mature (read: dry) skin. “Cream based makeup doesn’t sit in the creases,” says Woodall, who encourages women to reconsider whatever it was that used to serve them well and to embrace a new product lineup for a new stage of life.

Hormonal changes are the raison d’être of start-up Caire Beauty, founded by friends and former colleagues (and beauty world veterans) Celeste Lee and Lorrie King. Their super-curated (we’re talking two products only) label of “age-empowering” skincare consists of Theorem Serum Boost (Buy It, $56, cairebeauty.com), a pleasingly dense hyaluronic acid–packed serum, and Triple Molecule Mask (Buy It, $42, cairebeauty.com) a moisture-locking mask with an egg-white texture that, when dry, transforms into something so smooth it’s almost frightening. This pair is the one-two punch that food world celebrity (and King’s former classmate from Howard University) Carla Hall swears by, as she told dozens of attendees on a recent Zoom. While Hall held court, guests chimed in on the chat, their relief at having a forum in which to openly discuss an erstwhile taboo topic palpable.

The company’s coral logo was designed to harken back to the 1970s, the time when their core customer base was growing up. “We want to bring confidence back to women,” says Lee, whose quick wit and robust laugh make being 50-something look good. “Why are we always wanting to be 30?”

When the duo behind Womaness call themselves disruptors, they’re not just talking about the marketplace. In addition to bringing high-quality, affordable, and much-needed products to market, Jacobs and Mueller, are ushering in a new age of demystification. Their brand’s Instagram presence manages to be chatty and chic, and they’ve instituted “Welcome to the After Party,” a private Facebook group called where women can compare notes on life’s second act.

The biggest takeaway: It’s not so bad, this time of life when many women who’d been consumed with child rearing or grinding away at building their careers can gift themselves the time and space necessary to allow their friendships and personal aspirations to flourish.

“That’s the other side of the coin,” says Jacobs. “It’s this huge time of creativity and productivity for a lot of women. We’ve met some amazing women who have found this time to be the best time of their life.”

The New Skin Care for Menopause Brands To Know

A slew of new skin-care products spotlight the latest beauty trend: Menopausal issues such as dryness, loss of volume, and even hot flashes. So, what’s for real, and what’s just hype?

Once upon a time, 50 was considered old, but now it’s badass. Just think about Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, Halle Berry, Gwen Stefani, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kamala Harris—and that’s just for starters. The beauty world is taking notice, and suddenly skin care for people going through (or who already went through) menopause is everywhere.

New lines like Pause Well-Aging, State Of, Emepelle, and SeeMe Beauty address specific issues such as dry skin, wrinkles, and hot flashes. While these companies cater to a huge demographic, we sought out to find whether specifically marketed products for menopausal skin are necessary. The question remains: Do you actually need different skin-care during menopause and beyond?

What is menopause and when does it start? 

Menopause officially commences after twelve consecutive months of having no menstrual periods, and the average age this occurs is 51. Perimenopause is the transition to menopause, which typically lasts three to four years, although it could be more. This is when some people may begin to have hot flashes or irregular periods, and the skin starts to become a lot drier. “The stages and symptoms of menopause vary so much from person to person,” says New York City-based obstetrician and gynecologist Ching-Lynn Chen, MD. But the fact is, if you’ve ever menstruated then eventually, like winter, menopause is coming.

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What does menopause do to your skin? 

“Think of estrogen as a youthifier,” says Heidi Waldorf, MD, a dermatologist based in Nanuet, New York. “It supports so many functions of the skin, from cellular turnover to collagen and elastin production.” It’s also instrumental in producing sebum (oil) and maintaining the skin’s moisture levels. As you start to go through perimenopause, estrogen levels begin to drop, and consequently so does the amount of collagen you have. “It can decrease up to 30 percent in the first five years of menopause, and this is what leads to wrinkles and sagging,” says Dr. Waldorf. Basically, menopause is when the factory workers in your skin start to go into retirement and production slows to a crawl, leaving your skin papery-thin and parched. But the good news is that there are plenty of products (not just ones specifically made for menopause) that will help hydrate and strengthen the skin barrier and boost collagen.

How should you adjust your skin-care routine during menopause?

“It’s similar to transitioning your skin care with the seasons,” says Dr. Waldorf. “My advice is not to wait until menopause hits and your skin is super dry. Start a good moisturizing and retinol routine in your 30s and early 40s to offset the signs of aging.” She recommends using products that contain hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin, as well as emollients such as squalane and ceramides to help protect and strengthen the skin barrier. To keep the collagen factory running as effectively as possible, opt for products with retinol, a gold-standard “anti-aging” ingredient that helps to stimulate collagen production. Dr. Waldorf recommends using an over-the-counter product with retinol a few times a week in your 20s and 30s, and then revving up to a prescription-strength retinoid during perimenopause.

Do you need products designed specifically for menopausal skin?

Not really—as long as you know how to read an ingredient label. “You don’t need a menopause product to get good moisturizing ingredients. You can find them in many good drugstore moisturizers,” says Boston-based dermatologist Ranella Hirsch, MD. But if you don’t feel like reading labels, it’s nice to know that all the new menopause lines have face creams, lotions, and serums that contain excellent hydrators and emollients.

Retinol is a bit trickier. It’s hard to find the collagen-boosting ingredient in menopause-specific skin care—perhaps because it can be drying or irritating if not formulated well. One exception is Emepelle Night Cream ($195), which contains retinol along with peptides and a unique active ingredient: Methyl estradiolpropanoate (the company calls it MEP technology). The ingredient interacts with the estrogen receptors in the skin to increase moisture retention and improve elasticity and collagen production. “Most medical experts consider this ingredient to be safe, and it’s definitely interesting,” says Dr. Hirsch. “There’s legitimate clinical data on this, but the studies suggest only a mild improvement in the skin, so it’s far from a home run.”

Pause Well Aging Collagen Boosting Moisturizer ($72) and State Of Rich Facial Moisturizer ($32) use peptides to support collagen production. “Peptides are building blocks of proteins like collagen, and some are messengers that signal fibroblasts to make more of it,” says Dr. Hirsch. “But it’s debatable how effectively a topical peptide can be at actually triggering that production.”

And Pause Well Aging also makes a Fascia Stimulating Tool ($115) that looks like a chic stainless steel bottle opener and is designed to be rolled over the face and neck to improve elasticity and firmness. “Theoretically this is supposed to stimulate the fibroblasts in the fascia, the connective tissue in the body,” says Dr. Waldorf. “While this tool could help with lymphatic flow, minimizing puffiness, and increasing blood flow to the skin, much like a face massaging roller, I don’t see it as something that’s going to increase collagen formation or affect long-term change.”

And several brands make menopause-specific topical cooling sprays that help offset hot flashes, but “any face mist stored in the fridge will cool you off,” says Dr. Waldorf.

So, is menopause skin-care all hype?

“If you’re suffering with dry skin that’s changing as you get older, then these products are a nice starting point, but simply adding a moisturizer and a retinol will do the trick,” says Dr. Waldorf. Dr. Hirsch agrees: “It’s like hiring a florist because they label themselves as a ‘wedding florist.’ A regular one that does beautiful work is just as good.”

That said, there are other benefits to this influx of skin care. “The M-word used to be spoken about in a whisper, but this trend is opening up a conversation about menopause,” says Dr. Waldorf. Not only does that help to educate and empower women going through this life transition, it helps society as a whole to normalize aging. “It’s just another stage of life,” says Dr. Waldorf, “Women are more vibrant and vital than ever as they get older.”

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How to Care for Your Skin Around Menopause

You might be prepared for some symptoms as you go through menopause — like hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, weight gain, and irritability — but your skin will also undergo changes. That’s because your dermis, or the thickest layer of your skin, is sensitive to the shifts in hormones that accompany menopause.

The average age of menopause — when a woman goes one year without a menstrual cycle — is 51, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. But that’s not when the transition begins. There’s a time period before menopause called perimenopause, which starts in a woman’s late 30s or 40s, says Leslie Meserve, MD, a board-certified internal medicine doctor, North American Menopause Society–certified practitioner, and chief medical officer and co-founder of CurieMD in Newport Beach, California. “It’s a time frame when women’s cycles and ovulation become less regular. A nice way to think about this is that ovaries go in and out of retirement,” she explains.

The cause of this is fluctuating hormones. During some cycles, estrogen will be high; during others, the hormone will be low. Levels of the hormone progesterone fluctuate as well. “There are a lot of ups and downs in the perimenopause years,” says Dr. Meserve. When you’ve gone through menopause, estrogen drops to close to zero. “In some cases, both estrogen and progesterone are undetectable,” she says.

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As it turns out, these shifts also affect your skin. “Estrogen receptors in the skin play a role in sebum production, which keeps skin lubricated and promotes normal collagen production, the main building block that gives skin structure,” says Lauren Fine, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology. The fall in estrogen also leads to a decrease in skin thickness, so you may see more sagging and volume loss. And the hormone is vital to maintaining skin elastin. You may notice skin loses its bounce and begins to sag, she says.

During this time, there’s also a dip in testosterone, decreasing the activity of sebaceous (oil) glands, so you may notice less acne. That’s certainly fortunate, but with the one-two punch of the decline in estrogen and testosterone, the resulting dryness makes wrinkles appear more prominent, says Shilpi Khetarpal, MD, a dermatologist at the Cleveland Clinic. These changes to your complexion happen slowly over time, though there’s evidence that after menopause, skin and facial structure undergo more rapid changes, including thinner lips, deeper wrinkles, and a sagging jawline, according to a study published in August 2019 in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology.

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This process can make it tough to know when — and how — to tweak your skin-care routine. Here are four steps for maintaining your skin health and appearance during this life stage:

Caring for Your Skin During Menopause Means Putting Hydration First

Because dry skin is one of the most common complaints at this time, you’ll want to switch to more moisturizing products. That means using a creamy cleanser (these will appear literally creamy out of the pump; avoid foam and gel or those with active ingredients like alpha hydroxy acids, which can be drying), says Dr. Fine.

Rather than applying a basic moisturizer before bed, look for a night cream. These are more occlusive than lightweight lotions, a term that simply means they effectively lock water into skin. When shopping for a night cream, one ingredient that traps moisture is ceramides, says Dr. Khetarpal; you can find them in CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream ($18.49, Ulta.com). Hyaluronic acid is another hydrator and is naturally found in your skin. This ingredient “pulls water in from the environment to hydrate skin, making it temporarily plump up like a grape,” she says. One option: Clarins Multi-Active Nuit ($58, Sephora.com).

RELATED: 10 Surprising Causes of Dry Skin

Combat Wrinkles With Retinoids — But Still Stay Hydrated

Retinoids are another area that deserves your attention. These vitamin A derivatives, which you can get through a prescription from your dermatologist or over-the-counter (Differin gel, $15.49, CVS.com), promote cellular turnover (to reveal a fresh, brighter layer of skin) and increase skin thickness, says Fine. “We know that during menopause the actual thickness of skin is decreasing. Retinoids are the most targeted medication we have,” she says. The cruel reality is that retinoids are inherently drying, which only exacerbates problems with parchedness. You can combat this by using a single pea-sized amount on skin one or two times per week and increasing frequency as skin begins to build tolerance. (Each step up in frequency may take weeks to months.)

Also consider a retinol, a weaker form of retinoids, that’s available over-the-counter. Products like Sente Intensive Bio Complete Cream ($125, LovelySkin.com) have been specifically formulated with sensitive skin in mind. If you find that retinoids and retinols are not compatible with your skin, look for products that contain peptides, which are proteins that promote collagen production, suggests Fine.

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Recommit to Protecting Your Skin With a Sun-Safe Routine

Another surprising function of estrogen is that it protects skin from the damage caused by UV exposure. Without this built-in guard, you may notice more discoloration at this time, says Fine. Dermatologists might preach the importance of sunscreen for people of every age, but it’s even more critical now. In the morning, apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30 to exposed areas of skin before leaving your house.

Applying antioxidants topically are also important for combatting existing brown spots and preventing new ones from forming. Vitamin C is a tried-and-true antioxidant that dermatologists like Fine recommend applying before SPF in the morning. One of her recommendations is Avène A-Oxitive Antioxidant Water Cream ($42, Dermstore.com). She also likes SkinBetter Science Alto Defense Serum ($150, SkinBetter.com and through dermatologists), a combination of vitamins C and E, plus 17 additional antioxidants.

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Talk to Your Ob-Gyn About Hormonal Therapy for Overall Symptom Relief (With Better Skin Being a Potential Extra Perk)

Estrogen is your skin’s best friend. A review published in June 2018 in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology suggests that higher levels of estrogen are associated with a more youthful appearance. That’s where hormone therapy (HT) may come in. HT refers to prescription drugs that treat certain symptoms in menopause, according to the North American Menopause Society.

Indeed, HT can help improve skin thickness, ramp up collagen production, and improve skin healing, says Meserve: “It’s an underreported but extremely valuable benefit of treatment.” HT is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes and night sweats) and vaginal dryness, she says. General skin health is not on that list, so it’s unlikely you’ll be using HT for skin benefits alone. That said, “most women going through menopause will have some degree of hot flashes and night sweats for a period of time. If they choose to use estrogen therapy, they’ll get the added benefit of improved skin health,” explains Meserve.

Several types of HT are appropriate if you’re seeking complexion benefits, and your ob-gyn can help determine whether this treatment is right for you. While there are estrogen suppositories for the vagina, these only target and improve vaginal health, so they’re not appropriate if you’re seeking skin perks, too. You’ll need systemic HT.  “Systemic estrogen can be delivered through a pill, patch, gel, spray, and vaginal ring,” says Meserve. While these medications are safe, there are some concerns for certain groups of women (like those at risk for blood clots), so have an open conversation with your doctor to discuss what option is best for you.

90,000 Facial skin care during menopause: do you need special cosmetics?

First, a short course on anatomy. Girls are born with a certain number of eggs stored in the ovaries. Ovulation occurs once a month, a process during which two hormones, estrogen and progesterone, instruct the egg (and sometimes more than one) to leave the ovaries. If the egg is not fertilized by the sperm, the menstrual cycle begins.

The climacteric period, or menopause, occurs when the level of estrogen decreases, ovulation stops, and with it – menstruation.After that, a woman can no longer become a biological mother. This usually occurs after age 45 and depends on genetics, ethnicity, lifestyle, and other factors.

By the way, menopause happens not only to women, but also to men, at about the same age.

This period is called andropause and is characterized by a decrease in the hormone testosterone. As a result, in men, sexual desire decreases, but not the ability to conceive.

Menopause before the age of 45 is called premature. The reason can be chemotherapy or radiation therapy, autoimmune diseases, thyroid diseases, sometimes IVF (in vitro fertilization) procedure.

There is also the so-called surgical menopause after surgery to remove the ovaries. If such an artificial menopause occurs immediately, then the natural one occurs in several stages:

1. Premenopause is a long-term stage that begins simultaneously with the first menstruation and ends with perimenopause.At this time, the first unpleasant symptoms of menopause appear.

2. Perimenopause begins with a decrease in estrogen levels and is divided into two stages: early and late. Early starts at age 40 or earlier and lasts until menstruation is three months in a row. After that, the late stage of perimenopause starts.

3. Menopause occurs at 45–55 years. The main criterion is not age, but the number of cycles without menstruation: 12 months in a row should pass.The entire subsequent period is called postmenopause. But most often in different sources there is precisely the name “menopause” or “menopause” for the entire period during and after the cessation of menstruation.

4. Postmenopause continues from the moment of complete cessation of menstruation and the rest of life. The body gets used to the decrease in estrogen levels and most of the symptoms disappear.

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90,000 Effective cosmetics for menopause skin care | All about menopause

Changes during menopause affect not only internal organs, but also the structure of the skin.This is reflected in the external attractiveness of a woman and causes moral suffering. You should not mask the flaws and problems with decorative cosmetics – this will not save the skin of the face during menopause, but will cause even more complications. It is better to think about protecting the epidermis, to switch attention to the quality of care.

Cosmetics

It is necessary to choose caring and medicinal cosmetics taking into account the composition. The use of face creams for menopause should be aimed at eliminating hormonal imbalances.Active ingredients should provide antioxidant protection, stimulate the production of elastin and collagen, and strengthen the lipid barrier. Ingredients found in a good anti-aging cream:

  • Retinoids . Vitamin A derivatives or related chemical compounds. Action: smoothing wrinkles, improving skin color, smoothing.
  • Antioxidants . These are ascorbic acid, epophene, tocopherol and beta-carotene. Effectiveness: slows down the release of radicals in the epidermis, protects against free radicals, protects against UV rays.
  • Moisturizing Ingredients . These include hyaluronic and lactic acids, amino acids, and the innovative hydrovance complex.
  • Phytoestrogens . Plant substances, in composition and structure, are similar to follicular and sex hormones. Contained in licorice, hops, soybeans and other types. They do not have a negative effect on the body. Action: elimination of facial edema during menopause, slowing down of aging.
  • UV protection . These components are necessary because under the sun’s rays the skin deteriorates, loses moisture, and its surface layers are destroyed.
  • Peptides . These are nourishing structures consisting of amino acid residues that can penetrate into the deep layers of the skin. Especially useful for those who have a red face with menopause.
  • Vegetable extracts and oils . In a high-quality cream, their number should be greater compared to other compounds. It is defined as follows: substances, the proportion of which is higher, are in the first places in the list of components.
  • Elastin and collagen are proteins found in connective tissue fibers.Provides elasticity and firmness to the skin. With age, their natural content decreases, and replenishment from the outside is necessary. Result: the face burns less often during menopause, deep wrinkles are reduced, skin elasticity is increased, and dryness is prevented.

When buying a cosmetic product for the face, you need to pay attention to the age assignment. In addition, it is important that there is no alcohol in the composition. The ideal texture is uniform, one that absorbs and moisturizes well without clogging pores.

Since no one will let you try the cream from the whole tube before buying, you will have to try several products. Another option is to purchase where the probes are offered. Having chosen a complex of caring products once, you can buy them constantly until they cease to be suitable due to age-related changes in the skin. Before using a new product, it is worth testing it on the elbow or other inconspicuous area of ​​the skin, since allergic reactions are possible.

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TOP 15 drugs for menopause (menopause)

Menopause is a difficult period in the life of every woman, which is accompanied by depression and unpleasant symptoms. Menopause is characterized by hormonal changes in the body. The reproductive system gradually decreases its activity.To maintain the body during menopause, doctors recommend taking hormonal or non-hormonal drugs. Their effectiveness is aimed at strengthening women’s health and normalizing the general condition.

We offer a rating of drugs for menopause, based on the opinion of doctors and customer reviews. It is recommended that you consult with a specialist before purchasing medicines. Only a doctor can choose the appropriate medication based on the results of the diagnostics performed.

Classification of drugs for menopause

Types of drugs used:

  • Hormonal.Aimed at increasing estrogen levels – eliminating the cause itself. Allows you to maintain fertility longer. The hormone normalizes the condition, eliminating unpleasant symptoms. At the same time, the hormonal background of the body remains unchanged.
  • Non-hormonal. Wears symptomatic treatment, significantly reducing unpleasant symptoms. The result does not appear immediately, but after a while. The state of health improves gradually. Non-hormonal drugs have a cumulative effect. Available from pharmacies without a doctor’s prescription.

Hormonal agents have a lot of contraindications and side effects. It is unacceptable to take them without first taking tests. It is for this reason that we have selected a list of the most gentle remedies that do not harm the body, effectively eliminating the problem.

Criteria for comparing drugs for menopause are based on the composition of the tablets and customer reviews. The cost of medicines is also important. Based on this information, we have presented a rating of non-hormonal drugs for menopause.

Peculiarities of the climacteric period

There are three main stages of menopause:

  • Premenopause. It starts from 40-45 years old and lasts for 10 years. It is characterized by the appearance of hot flashes, decreased sex drive, frequent headaches and depression.
  • Menopause. Comes at the age of 50-55 years. It is accompanied by the termination of the ovaries and the end of menstruation. During this period, the skin ages noticeably, bone structures become fragile
  • Postmenopause.It begins at the age of 55 years. The unpleasant symptoms disappear and no longer appear.

Among the main symptoms of menopause should be highlighted hot flashes (sensation of heat), excessive sweating and changes in appearance (the skin loses its elasticity and becomes dry). Emotional instability, change in perception of the world around and insomnia are also characteristic.

Rating of drugs for menopause

No. 1 – “Menoril Plus” (capsules)

Developed on the basis of bioflavonoids – substances of plant origin or their synthetic analogues.Has an effect similar to the effectiveness of estrogen in the female body:

  • Vitamin D3. Normalizes the condition of bone structures, intestines and parathyroid gland. Takes part in the absorption of calcium.
  • Vitamin K1. Takes part in the restoration of bones, preventing the development of osteoporosis.
  • Resveratrol Phytoalexin is a powerful antioxidant that surpasses vitamin E in activity.

Menoril Plus is the best drug for the symptomatic treatment of menopause.Reduces the frequency of hot flashes, normalizes blood pressure, reduces weakness and relieves headaches.

No. 2 – “Doppelherz Active Menopause” (tablets)

Biologically active food supplement, which is a source of calcium, folic acid, biotin, soy isoflavones and vitamins D3, B1, 2, 6 and 12. It has a general tonic effect that is necessary for women in the pre- and postmenopausal period.

Eliminates the consequences of menopause, preventing the development of psychoemotional disorders and vegetative-vascular disorders.Improves the quality of life while preserving beauty and health.

No. 3 – “Menopace Plus” (capsules and tablets)

Formulated on the basis of isoflavonoids, flavolignans, vitamins and minerals. Normalizes hormonal levels, replenishing the deficiency of essential substances for normal life.

Pharmacological action “Menopace Plus”:

  • hormonal regulation;
  • support of the nervous system;
  • collagen formation;
  • strengthening of blood vessels and heart;
  • support for bone health.

It is the best remedy for hot flashes in menopause. It is prescribed to prevent and relieve the symptoms of menopause. Supports the body and prevents the development of osteochondrosis.

No. 4 – “Lady`s Formula Menopause Day-Night” (tablets)

Anti-climacteric, adaptogenic agent that regulates hormonal balance. The biocomplex is aimed at improving the quality of life of women in the peri- and postmenopausal period. Helps relieve symptoms of a psychoemotional nature (mood lability, tearfulness, obsessions, etc.)). Keeps you energized during the day and helps fight insomnia.

Recommended for use in the presence of hereditary burden of osteoporosis and functional disorders of the central nervous system. It is also prescribed for immunodeficiency states and women who have bad habits. There are contraindications in the form of individual intolerance to the components, arterial hypertension and severe atherosclerosis.

No. 5 – “Lady`s Formula Menopause Enhanced Formula” (tablets)

The natural biocomplex is developed on the basis of a patented herbal formula.It is aimed at eliminating the symptoms of menopause and preventing the development of complications.

Features of the enhanced formula is to reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes. These are the best pills for menopause, with the help of which it is possible to reduce irritability and the frequency of mood changes. Indispensable during early menopause, including when removing the ovaries.

No. 6 – “Menopace” (capsules)

Contains minerals and vitamins that regulate hormonal balance. Multivitamins have a combined effect:

  • Pantothenic acid.Regulates the level of production of estrogen by the adrenal glands.
  • B vitamins and ascorbic acid. They take part in the synthesis of gamma-linolenic acid, which relieves symptoms of menopause and regulates hormonal balance.
  • Vitamin E. Promotes the normalization of the process of heat regulation, reduces the breakdown of progesterone and eliminates nervousness.

Virtually no contraindications. It is not recommended to use in case of individual intolerance to the components.

No. 7 – “Tsi-Klim” (tablets)

Anti-climacteric herbal remedy. The active ingredient is cimicifuga extract. The best drug for menopause, which is used for non-hormonal therapy.

Eliminates estrogen deficiency, helps to cope with hot flashes, night sweats, and palpitations. Prevents early aging, dryness of the skin and mucous membranes.

No. 8 – “Klimadinon” (coated tablets)

Developed on the basis of dry extract of cimicifuga rhizomes.Phytopreparation is prescribed to alleviate climacteric syndrome:

  • for vegetative-vascular disorders;
  • to combat increased sweating;
  • in order to reduce increased excitability.

Side effects are associated with an allergic reaction and weight gain. In more rare cases, there is pain in the epigastric region, menstrual bleeding, and tension in the mammary glands.

No. 9 – “Klimalanin” (tablets)

The active ingredient is beta-alanine. The amino acid prevents the sudden release of histamine, but has no antihistamine activity. Expands peripheral skin vessels, which is the basis of autonomic reactions during menopause. These vasomotor reactions are caused by excessive activity of thermoregulatory centers in the hypothalamus, which occurs when the balance of cerebral neurotransmitters is disturbed. This occurs against the background of the cessation of the secretion of hormones by the ovaries.Thanks to beta-alanine, it is possible to saturate the peripheral receptors of neurotransmitters.

“Klimalanin” – the best drug for sweating with menopause. Should be taken with caution in renal and hepatic impairment.

No. 10 – “Klimaktoplan N” (tablets for resorption)

A homeopathic remedy, the complex action of which is due to the inclusion of several active ingredients in the composition at once. It is prescribed for climacteric syndrome, which is accompanied by an increased heartbeat, increased sweating, itching, dizziness and nervous tension.

The course of therapy is 3 to 4 months. Recommended to be taken in combination therapy. Side effects from the gastrointestinal tract are possible. Allergic reactions are not excluded. Contraindications include lactose intolerance and lactase deficiency.

No. 11 – “Climaxan” (lozenges)

Homeopathic remedy softens psychoemotional stress in climacteric syndrome. It is aimed at reducing the severity of autonomic reactions, such as hot flashes, sweating, headache and palpitations.

Has no approved therapeutic indication. Traditionally used as a symptomatic agent in therapy. The duration of treatment is 6 months. On the recommendation of a doctor, repeated courses are possible. In case of an overdose, dyspeptic symptoms (digestive disorders) may occur.

No. 12 – “Time Factor” (capsules)

The dietary supplement is a source of folic acid, vitamin E and C. It contains rutin, aucubin and gingerols. It is prescribed to normalize the menstrual cycle, regulate the activity of the reproductive system and maintain hormonal balance.

The best non-hormonal agent that has no contraindications, except for individual intolerance to the components. If the manufacturer’s recommendations are followed, there are no adverse reactions.

№13 – “Time Expert Coenzyme Q10 with vitamin E” (tablets)

BAA, the action of which is aimed at long-term preservation of beauty and youth. It is not a drug. Slows down the aging process. The vitamin complex is designed specifically for elderly women.Helps to prolong reproductive functions, normalizing the general condition of the body.

No. 14 – “Indinol” (capsules)

Selective estrogen receptor modulator suppresses the induction of estrogen-dependent genes. As a result, the cell stops receiving overstimulation.
The universal corrector prevents the development of hyperplastic processes in the tissues and organs of the female reproductive system. destroys transformed cellular structures with abnormally high proliferative activity.

No. 15 – Mensa (capsules)

Biologically active food supplement, which is developed on the basis of a complex of vitamins and minerals necessary in the climacteric period. Prevents the onset of menopause and relieves its symptoms. The concentration of active ingredients does not exceed the permissible daily values, therefore, overdose is excluded.

Mensa capsules complete the rating of drugs for menopause. They act as a natural antidepressant. They do not cause adverse reactions, excluding disturbances from the functions of internal organs.


Conclusions

Using the rating, everyone can choose the best non-hormonal agent that will help cope with hot flashes. Before buying, it is recommended to consult a doctor who will advise on how to take the pills.

Non-hormonal drugs of a new generation are irreplaceable at any stage of menopause. The TOP contains funds developed mainly on the basis of plant components.They replace HRT, differing in the absence of adverse reactions and contraindications. The only drawback is that the action comes gradually and is less pronounced.

References:
https://www.rlsnet.ru/mkb_index_id_6316.htm
https://www.vidal.by/patsientam/entsiklopediya/gynecology/menopauza.html
https://www.vidal.ru/ encyclopedia / gynecology / menopauza
https://medum.ru/mkb-n95.1

Hair loss with menopause? There is a solution!


Is it possible to avoid hair loss during menopause? What habits will help maintain the beauty and health of your hair? The answers are in this article.

Age-related hormonal changes are a natural process that every woman faces. During menopause, which begins at an average of 45-50 years and takes a third of a woman’s life, problems often arise or worsen on the part of the endocrine, nervous, cardiovascular systems. Attention to these serious issues often leaves the strength and desire to deal with appearance, including the problem of hair loss. But very often menopause and hair loss go hand in hand. And if you start the problem at the beginning, then it will be much more difficult to cope with it later.

Why does hair loss increase with menopause?


The reasons for menopause loss can be different, but the main one is hormonal changes. During menopause, the level of beauty hormones estrogen and progesterone decreases, and the production of male androgenic hormones testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, which are provocateurs of loss, increases.

In addition, today it is becoming more and more common “early menopause”, the first symptoms of which appear from the age of 35.If at this age you notice increased hair loss, one of the reasons may be premature hormonal changes. Therefore, it is important to regularly be tested for hormones and not to miss the first symptoms of menopause, such as sleep disturbances, hot flashes and chills, migraines, excessive sweating, pressure surges, etc. After 40, it is recommended to constantly monitor the level of hormones and visit a doctor who, if necessary, will pick up hormonal drugs or other medications. Hormone replacement therapy, as a rule, helps to cope with the problem of hair loss, as its main cause, hormonal imbalance, is stopped.

5 correct habits for hair loss with menopause


Regardless of whether you are taking hormonal drugs or not, menopause is a reason to reconsider your lifestyle and acquire the right habits:

1. Follow a diet. With menopause, it is recommended to eat foods rich in potassium, phosphorus, sodium, boron, magnesium, zinc. Pay special attention to the replenishment of calcium, the deficiency of which is a constant companion of menopause.But calcium is a building material for the whole organism, including hair;
2. Vitamins for hair loss in menopause are also important. Pay special attention to the replenishment of vitamins A, D, C and E;
3. Give up strong alcohol, smoking, drink less coffee;
4. Make sure you have regular meals. Long breaks in nutrition lead to overeating and sudden surges in sugar, which negatively affects the hair – makes it dry, brittle, and leads to hair loss;
5.Consume no more than 2,000 calories a day. Due to the decrease in estrogen levels during menopause, many women begin to rapidly gain weight. An increase in body weight leads to metabolic disorders, which also negatively affects the condition of the hair;
6. Observe the daily routine, move more and spend time outdoors.

These simple steps will improve your hormonal balance. However, it should be understood that after 40, to maintain the volume and beauty of hair, just a healthy lifestyle and the usual care is no longer enough.