In this article I intend to keep on a specific topic
regarding menopause: Your skin. More
specifically, your facial skin. With the
overwhelming amount of information available on the topic of the effects of
menopause on your entire body (Which I have researched extensively and could
probably write a whole series of books on just the information I've found on
the internet! Ha!) I want to
address how menopause effects only your
skin and provide you with natural skin care remedies, ideas and alternatives to
help you address your skin care concerns during this time in your life.
OH! WHAT MENOPAUSE
CAN DO TO YOUR FACE . YIKES !
Most of the changes your skin goes through during menopause
is due to a decrease in the amount of Estrogen. During menopause the skin also
produces less collagen and elastic fibers, and thus starts the visible wrinkles and sagging skin. Melanin production begins to slow down as
well, which results in a lightening of the skin tone, giving you less radiant
skin. The reduction of estrogen and
changing ratios of hormones in the body just doesn't slow down your body's oil
production, but also reduces the body's ability to retain moisture (which
results in the constant battling of dry skin).
Menopause can make a woman's skin more susceptible to skin
disorders like psoriasis, eczema and rosacea.
Skin can also become pigmented with dark or light brown
spots. To combat this, look for natural ingredient such as licorice extract,
Kojic Acid, mulberry extract, latic acids, lemon juice and Vitamin C.
Beside dry skin, loss of collagen and elastin, and melanin
productions (previous mentioned), menopause is also partially responsible for
Fine lines and wrinkles
decrease in skin strength
unwanted facial hair
decrease in dermal thickness
thinning of the skin
acne breakouts (those big "undergrounders" as
commonly referred to)
In addition to all this, there are 3 additional factors that
affect everyone skin over the course of their lifetime:
Environmental aging - skin comes into contact with pollutants,
sprays, extreme temperatures, wind, smoke.
Intrinsic aging - As
skin ages it becomes more difficult to carry out it's normal functions. Skin
thins and the production of collagen and elastins decease.
PhotoAging - Exposure of the skin to UV rays over the years.
SO WHAT CAN WE DO TO SAVE OUR FACE?
There are several options as to the course of action that
you can take. I am emphasizing the natural remedies and ingredients that are
readily available for you to use. Why?
Because these natural ingredients and remedies are safe with no side effects
and do show positive results.
Just as a sample, I will share a few tips and ingredients to
help you get started battling the effects of menopause on your skin.
Learn of the natural ingredients that encourage collagen
production, and natural ingredients that contain Vitamin A. Just as an example, Avocado stimulates
collagen production ( I have several great recipes using avocado at
http://natural-skin-care-center.blogspot.com , and they are easy to make).
Protect yourself from the sun at all times by using at least
a SPF15 sun block , even in overcast conditions.
Providing your skin with natural, topical antioxidants helps
menopausal skin. For example, green tea
is a great antioxidant to use. You can take green tea extract, or drink green tea, and even use green tea on your face as a topical remedy ( I have
green tea skin care recipes at http://natural-skin-care-4-u.blogspot.com) . I
personally use the green tea skin care recipes and find it most beneficial.
Exfoliate your skin on a regular basis using alpha and beta
hydroxy natural remedies. Use natural ingredients that contain alpha and beta
hydroxy, such as milk, and fruits. (You
can get a selection of skin care recipes with alpha and beta hydroxy , also at
http://natural-skin-care-4-u.blogspot.com).
Using coconut oil recipes on the skin, (and you can also drink coconut oil as well!)
will help your skin with sun aging, and is a great smoothing and
hydrating ingredient for the skin (you can get natural recipes using coconut
oil at http://natural-skin-care-center.blogspot.com).
Some woman experience unwanted facial hair. Many woman are
not aware that spearmint tea is an
effective ingredient when it comes to battling facial hair. If you
looking for a solution to this problem try a natural skin care recipe using
spearmint tea before you invest in a more expensive remedy.
I have BRIEFLY addressed just a few ingredients, and
addressed some of the skin care concerns
associated with menopause. I have even referenced other places to get more
detailed information and recipes if you like.
Now I'd like to introduce you to NATURALLY SKINSATIONAL. What I like to call
"my one-stop resource center
for all my skin care concerns" . If you are new to natural skin care, this
is where I recommend you need to start.
If you are an advocate of natural skin care (like me), than you certainly must
add this to your arsenal of weapons to combat all the elements that affect our
skin as we age. It's loaded with natural skin care recipes, tips and tricks for
better skin, instructions that guide you through the natural skin care process,
introduces you to important element and ingredients in skin care and so much
more. Your complete satisfaction is guaranteed
, so you have nothing to lose- except that sagging skin, those wrinkles around
your eyes and mouth, that chronic dry skin, dull fading skin tone, acne.....
and a host of other problem skin conditions.
Now your armed and ready to fight what menopause threw at your face !
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