Menopausal skin care issues can be effectively addressed with a good skin care routine and anti-aging creams so that your skin doesn't transform into a dry, wrinkled, sagging version of its former healthy, youthful appearance.
Taking a proactive approach with your skin care regimen before, during and after menopause is the only way to maintain your skin's health during the years that hormonal changes wreak havoc with your body.
It's bad enough when your body becomes involuntarily possessed by an intermittent raging inferno but when you begin to notice the toll that menopause takes upon your skin then it is past time to. . .
Take action!
Post 40 skin has a variety of needs, particularly as pre-menopausal symptoms begin.
Proactively assess and revise your daily skin care routine to include anti-aging creams that are specifically formulated for aging and the concerns that arise with menopause and aging skin concerns.
Hot Flash. . .
The sooner you start the more you will be able to prevent the acceleration of aging skin symptoms!
There a variety of proven successful strategies that can be utilized to maximize the benefits of an effective facial rejuvenation regime for menopausal skin care needs.
It's bad enough that your body has betrayed you and turned into an unexpected yet perpetual raging volcano complete with a red hot flush that slowly flows up your body to explode out the top of your head.
Of course, the hot flash inferno is accompanied by delightfully rivers of sweat that drips
and runs in a stunningly attractive lava flow throughout the day and night.
Then there's the fact that your memory has gone on strike, (or, at times, just plain gone), or the new crop of thick manly man
whiskers start to sprout on the chin and upper lip, along with an
unexpected game of hide and seek that you have to play with your libido.
In particular, during the onset and throughout menopause skin
tends to become much dryer. Of course, that's not too surprising given
the amount of sweating that occurs during those hot flashes and night
sweats.
As beautiful plump, taut skin gradually begins to lose its moisture content and elasticity the deterioration starts. Fine lines emerge that gradually deepen into wrinkles accentuated by cavernous sagging folds that demonstrate a disconcerting tendency to jiggle when you move.
If all that isn't enough to contend with, be forewarned, acne outbreaks can return with a vengeance!
Throughout menopause a variety of hormonal changes occur; estrogen levels decrease, collagen cell production diminishes, blood circulation slows, moisture retention becomes less efficient and skin thickness actually begins to thin out.
Reference: American Academy of Dermatology: Menopause and Skin Care
Now that your body seems to have completely morphed into an entirely different creature by transforming itself into an unsightly limp, saggy, baggy version of your former self it is time to stage your revolt!
The first strategy is to make sure that you keep yourself well hydrated by drinking more water than you think is possible.
Menopausal skin needs moisture, lots of moisture, to keep it healthy.
Yes,
it means making more frequent trips to the bathroom but it is well
worth it in the long run. The rule of thumb is to drink enough liquid
every day, (water is best), so that the urine is fairly clear.
Seal in moisture
after cleaning by using rich anti-aging creams jammed packed with
nutrients, antioxidants and facial rejuvenation ingredients, repeating
applications throughout the day as needed.
Misting the skin
throughout the day will help keep it hydrated as well.
Next, refrain
from using any facial products that contain chemicals, detergents or astringents in them
because that will contribute to drying out the skin.
Using a nutrient rich toner to keep the skin clean. Washing the face once a day is sufficient for most skin types.
Exfoliating becomes a key element of any facial rejuvenation regime in order to stimulate new skin cell renewal by exfoliating away the old dead cells that collect on the surface of the skin.
Finally, it goes without saying that a critical component to menopausal skin care is sunscreen all year long. Protection against the UVA and UVB rays of the sun is a must to prevent further skin damage as well as to diminish the destruction that free radicals cause to the skin.
Taking a holistic approach to menopausal skin care needs is truly the
means to ensuring a youthful appearance as the years march along.
Maintaining
a healthful diet, exercising regularly, consuming alcohol in
moderation, not smoking, and getting plenty of sleep will not only add
years to your life but will improve your overall health and appearance;
in other words. . .
Adopt an anti-aging lifestyle