Symptoms of estrogen-deficient skin include dryness, thinning, sagging, wrinkles, and more.
Here’s how to counteract estrogen loss.
Thats because estrogen levels really start to decrease during peri-menopause, then drop dramatically once menopause hits.
And estrogen plays a major role in collagen production and skin moisturization.
So when your estrogen levels drop, it’s possible for you to literally see it on your face.
Things that we see are more dryness in the skin.
Miami-based board-certified dermatologist
We also see more skin laxity, so loosening of the skin.
Theres more skin thinningthe top layer of the skin, the epidermis, becomes thinner.
So the skin can look more like crepey where its like, almost like paper thin.
And then of course you see more wrinkles and more sagging.
On average,menopause begins at age 51.
It binds to and activates receptors in the skin that turn on fibroblasts.
Each has MEP technology along with tried-and-true skin-care ingredients.
And the Serum contains protective antioxidants as well as firming peptides and plumping hyaluronic acid.
Dr. Woolery-Lloyd says the two most important ones are retinoids and ceramides.
Miami-based board-certified dermatologist
Retinoids help with increased skin thickness, says Dr. Woolery-Lloyd.
They reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
RoC has been well-studied, so that would probably be my first choice, she says.
The SkinCeuticals one is great because it comes in three strengths0.3, 0.5, and 1.
Start with the lowest and then increase as tolerated, she says.
And though this one is pricey, know that a little goes a long way.
Always use it sparinglya pea size amount for the full face.
And add a moisturizer, she says.
Thats because as the skin loses estrogen and gets thinner, its harder for it to retain moisture.
Ceramides are great because they strengthen the skin barrier and allow it to better hold on to moisture.
Her favorites are theCeraVe Moisturizing Cream($16) andPonds Rejuveness Ponds Anti-Wrinkle Cream($14).
If you want something heavy, reach for Ponds, says Dr. Woolery-Lloyd.
Thats why we think of more mature women using Ponds because it really provides a lot of deep moisture.
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