Menopause and Skin

Are you noticing hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, weight gain, and irritability? If yes, these are the common symptoms of menopause.

How it affects our skin?

During menopause, our skin starts to age more rapidly than any other stage of life. It's because of reduced levels of estrogen that lead to dramatic collagen loss, which accelerates intrinsic skin aging.

What is collagen loss during menopause?

Estrogen has an essential role in maintaining healthy and youthful-looking skin. It activates the key skin cells called fibroblasts and keratinocytes. In turn, these skin cells produce collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid, all of which help maintain the skin's youthful appearance.

During and after menopause, women's estrogen levels start getting decline, which in turn causes a dramatic loss of collagen. In fact, low estrogen levels cause more significant collagen loss than chronological aging.

Using right skincare

Sometimes most women find that after the start of menopause, the products they have been using for years are no longer suitable for their changing skin. So it is vital to treat the collagen loss caused by declining estrogen levels during menopause with good skin care products that are natural and great for all skin types. Caithy Organics has a complete antioxidant-rich skincare routine for healthy & young-looking radiant skin.

Tips can help in minimise skin aging

• Use SPF every day. Sun protection is essential to maintain skin health and to prevent premature skin aging.
• Stay hydrated.  Remember to drink water throughout the day to keep your skin plump and hydrated. 

• Eat well. The food we eat plays a significant role in the health of our skin. Try to add omega to your diet, eat fresh and seasonal.
• Exercise. Staying active can go a long way in making you look and feel youthful. 

• Sleep. Research says having seven to nine hours of sleep had more moisturised skin than those who slept five hours or fewer.