What is Dry Skin ?
Is creepiness your new word of the day? Dry skin is an extremely common sign that perimenopause is here. Thanks to decreasing estrogen levels, our skin can become less supple, smooth, and soft. Fine wrinkles, dark spots, and less elasticity are usually not far behind. During menopause, skin loses some of its ability to retain water, which can lead to dryness.
99% OF WOMEN IN PERI-POST MENOPAUSAL AGE HAVE ISSUES WITH THEIR SKIN.
Why it happnes ?
This is due to reduced estrogen levels, which cause the body to produce less collagen and natural oils. Without these substances, water evaporates more easily, causing the skin to become dry and scaly.
What you can do ?
Here are some things you can try to help with dry skin during menopause:
- Wash with a mild cleanser instead of soap.For mature skin, soap can be too drying. And you definitely want to skip the deodorant bars.
- Apply moisturizer after bathing and throughout the day when your skin feels dry.A moisturizer with hyaluronic acid or glycerin can be especially helpful.
- Drink water.
- Reduce or eliminate alcohol and nicotine.
- Exercise can increase collagen, a key substance that keeps skin youthful.
