During menopause, the skin experiences numerous changes, but all of them have their own cures. Expert Tuire Grundström shares her best tips for menopause skin care.
During menopause, hormonal changes accelerate the signs of aging. This is due, among other things, to the fact that the amount of estrogen decreases, while the amount of cortisol, the stress hormone, increases. During menopause, the skin also loses about 57 percent of its lipids and about 30 percent of its collagen during the first five years, at least this is what numerous studies say.
Because of this, the skin’s elasticity decreases, the skin becomes thinner, dries and becomes brittle. The skin may feel more sensitive than before. Wrinkles and pigmentation changes can also appear. Quite a long list of skin changes.
Education and Communication Manager for L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty Tuire Grundström however, says there is no need to worry. There are plenty of different remedies for menopausal skin and they are available to everyone.
– You can do a lot for your own skin, as long as you remember to look and listen to its messages.
The expert advises not to despair: you can do a lot for your own skin. Mostphotos
Grundström reminds us that if the skin, for example, itches or turns red, it is worth changing skin care products, even if they had previously served perfectly.
– Hormones can change the skin during menopause so much that it can knock anyone out, says Grundström.
However, you can survive these surprises if you take care of a few important factors. You should add moisturizing elements to your skin care routine, such as hyaluronic acid. Since the skin loses a large part of its lipids during menopause, it is worth considering various fatty acids and care products that contain oils.
Pigment changes become more common during menopause, but you can fight against them with sunscreen and vitamin B3. It is also good to have active ingredients in skin care products that improve the skin’s own collagen production.
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Hyaluronic acid
Vitamin B3
Effective sun protection (protection factor 50+)
Fatty acids
Active substances that improve collagen production
– Alcohol is a very good and safe preservative and it is used a lot in cosmetics for exactly this purpose. It’s not a big stain, but if alcohol is used as the base of the product, then such products should be avoided. If alcohol is found at the beginning of the INCI list, i.e. the ingredients list of the cosmetic product, then leave the product on the shelf, Grundström points out.
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Sun without sunscreen.
Harsh treatment of the skin, such as unnecessary rubbing of the face.
Alcohol-based products.
Skin care routine for menopausal skin
Morning routine
1. Cleanse the face with micellar water. Micellar water removes dirt particles and makeup. In addition to cleaning, it moisturizes the skin.
2. Apply serum to the skin.
3. When the serum has been absorbed, apply a day cream to your face.
4. Sunscreen should be used all year round. Grundström recommends using at least a protection factor of 50.
Evening routine
1. Clean eye makeup with eye makeup remover.
2. Clean the face carefully with a gentle cleansing product. Gently pat your face dry with a soft towel. Rubbing should be avoided.
3. Finish cleansing with face wash. Facial toner moisturizes and balances the pH value of the skin. If you want, you can also use a treatment liquid, which is like a cross between a serum and a face wash.
4. Add the serum and let it absorb in peace.
5. Dab the eye cream on the skin around the eyes.
6. Apply the night cream on the face.
7. Apply the neck cream up to the décolleté.
Note! Once a week, you should pamper your skin with a moisturizing mask.
Facial massage is menopausal skin’s best friend
The secret weapon in Grundström’s skin care routine is a face massage, which she does daily during her morning skin care routine for clean skin.
– Everything that invigorates blood circulation and removes lymph fluids is worthwhile, he sums up.
You should make a regular routine of facial or gua sha massage. Mostphotos
Facial massage helps to calm the skin and reduce swelling. It can also be used to create a lifting effect. In addition to manual facial massage, you can also utilize the power of various aids, such as a face roller or gua sha.
Try these:
The gentle micellar water of the Spanish brand Skin Generics Chamomile Micellar Water Cleanser is also suitable for aged skin. Rich and moisturizing micellar water, which you can use to clean the skin of make-up and air pollution residues. 12.95 e, SkinGenerics.
The rich day cream created for menopausal women by the pharmacy brand Vichy feels light, nourishing and pleasant on the skin. Vichy Neovadiol Peri-Menopause Redensifying Firming Day Cream promises to compensate for the visible effects of menopause on the skin, and it feels like it does. With use, the skin looks firmer and lovely. The product is especially suitable for normal and combination skin, but is also suitable for sensitive skin. 45.90 e, University’s pharmacy.
Beauty Essentials Pro Lift serum by Finnish company By Rail is an effective moisturizing and skin-firming serum. After use, the skin is left with a wonderful glow. The product should be applied to the face, neck and décolleté. This domestic power serum contains, among other things, skin-firming amino acids and peptides. 68 Berner Shop.
The brightening Bright Booster serum from the Swedish pharmacy brand Aco helps brighten dark spots caused by hyperpigmentation, such as liver spots. The serum also promises to deeply moisturize the skin and strengthen its own protective layer. With longer use, the product also seems to do this. 22.90 e, Pharmacy plus.
Suitable for all skin types, the Mix & Match serum from the I+M brand contains plenty of plant-based active ingredients that moisturize, firm and strengthen the skin. This 2-phase oil-based beauty serum promises to accelerate the renewal of skin cells and prevent the formation of lines. The price-quality ratio of this product is just right! 23.90 e, Beauty Shaman.
This domestic and vegan eye cream promises to smooth lines and make the skin around the eyes firmer and brighter. In addition to this, it also seems to reduce puffiness and dark circles under the eyes with use. The composition of the Purodoré Gold Firming Eye Cream is wonderfully light and easy to spread. Contains caring ingredients such as real gold, rosehip seed oil and argan oil. 69 Purodoré.
The Phyto Corrective Recovery Mask gel mask from the SkinCeuticals brand soothes and cools the skin wonderfully gently. This can help with hot flashes, for example. The product contains plenty of moisturizing ingredients, such as cucumber extract and hyaluronic acids. The face mask can also be used as a day cream to soothe sensitized skin or at night to intensively moisturize the skin. 72.50 e, Lyco.
Vichy UV Age SPF 50+ sunscreen feels exceptionally light on the skin. The product promises to prevent skin photoaging, lines and wrinkles, pigmentation and oxidative stress from external factors, such as UVA and UVB rays and pollution. 26.70 e, Living Pharmacy.
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