One of the greatest factors that influence our skin is our hormones. Women, due to their genetic makeup, are more prone to hormone-inducing effects on their skin throughout their lives. Just think puberty, monthly cycle, pregnancy and menopause…Today we are going to focus on the latter and see why skincare during (or after) menopause doesn’t have to be complicated.
How does menopause affect skin?
Not all women are affected in the same way, making how these hormonal changes will affect you in the future somewhat difficult to predict. One thing most experts can agree on is following a good skincare routine before hitting menopause can help lessen its effect on skin. Some of the most common skin concerns during this period include adult acne, dry skin, texture, rosacea, redness or broken capillaries. There are also cases where skin changes are not that evident… Count yourself lucky if you fall into this category!
That being said, two sure-fire changes that skin experiences over time (and that no one escapes, regardless of gender) include the loss of hyaluronic acid and a weakening of our epidermal barrier.
How to “menopause-proof” your skincare routine
We’ve put together a few nourishing and reparative skincare switches to help you navigate the different ways menopause can affect your skin:
For dry/dull skin
Switch to a creamy cleanser that reinforces your skin’s barrier function. Our Purifying Cleansing Beauty Cream, which provides a gentle yet effective cleanse, is a great place to start.
Another must is adding a serum rich in antioxidants to help skin regain its glow. Try Ideal Brightening Corrective Serum, proven to illuminate and correct hyper-pigmentation issues.
* If you are concerned about the loss of firmness or wrinkles, you can change or alternate the serum with our collagen-supporting powerhouse, Plant Perfection Gel Serum.
Last but not least, nourish your skin with Nutritive Repair Emulsion. Rich, yet easily absorbed, this coveted formula will repair and restore your complexion while you sleep. It is one of our go-to products for mature skin.
For acne/breakouts/oily skin
If menopause is causing your skin to become congested, reach for Charcoal Peace Calming Cleanser. Its triple-phase formula works to detox your complexion without over-drying, leaving you with a feeling of deeply cleansed yet nourished skin.
Breakouts and excess oil are best kept in check with Ideal Rebalancing Level Serum. Rich in Epilobium extract, this water-based serum not only helps regulate sebum production and fight acne-causing bacteria, but it also improves barrier function, making skin less vulnerable to hormonal changes.
Incorporating a face oil into your routine can be a game-changer for blemish-prone, mature skin. We recommend Intelligent Frontier Facial Oil which has been specifically formulated to improve sebum quality and strengthen the outermost layers of the skin.
For irritated/sensitive skin
Sensitive skin is often aggravated by products containing fragrances and essential oils. It is one of the reasons why we created Dara’s Water, our oh-so-gentle non-micellar cleansing water able to thoroughly remove impurities, makeup and SPF.
Another sensitive skin hero product is Ideal Moisture Level Serum. Containing a super soothing dose of Mallow Flower extract content, this light fluid absorbs rapidly into the skin and locks in moisture to create an invisible barrier.
For complexion’s suffering from redness, try applying Rapid Eye Treatment to the affected areas. Its potent cocktail of antioxidants and plant peptides helps strengthen fragile capillaries and boost skin vitality.
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