SKINCARE FOR WOMAN EXPERIENCING MENOPAUSE

SKINCARE FOR WOMAN EXPERIENCING MENOPAUSE

The menopause happens to every woman as oestrogen levels start to decline. This often occurs through ageing, but can also be triggered by other factors such as: cancer treatment, genetics, the removal of ovaries (oophorectomy) and removal of the uterus (hysterectomy). For many women the onset of the menopause (the peri-menopause stage) begins sometime in their 40’s and can cause a range of challenges which often impacts the quality of their day-to-day life. This stage can last for up to 10 years, presenting the woman with a variety of symptoms, including: confusion and memory loss (often known as ‘brain fog’), aches and pains, headaches, difficulty sleeping, hot flushes, vaginal dryness, night sweats, mood swings and depression to name a few, with the concerns each woman experiences differing from person to person. This stage leads to a halt in the menstrual cycle, and the woman no longer has periods. When periods stop a woman is in the menopause stage, which often lasts for 12 months, and is when doctors will then say she has entered the post-menopause stage and will no longer be able to reproduce. The symptoms experienced during the perimenopause stage may continue during menopause and for a few years post-menopause, when they will start to ease and eventually stop.

In 2009 The International Menopause Society and the World Health Organisation (WHO) came together to start raising awareness for the menopause, and have been dedicating October to promote this cause ever since. These two organisations work tirelessly to help women of a certain age realise the options that are available to them at this unique time in their life, with the aim of improving their overall health and well-being. This year in particular (2022), they are focusing on cognition and mood, paying attention to helping women manage the effects of ‘brain fog’.

Something else women tend to find during all stages of the menopause are changes to the quality and condition of their skin. As oestrogen levels fall, collagen fibres break down and the skin can become dry, dull, lax and thin. The complexion may also be more prone to the development of dark spots (also known as age spots), redness, irritation, bumps and breakouts of pimples.

Natalie Wade, skincare specialist and founder of MYSKIN Shop and RR Skin, Body & Laser Clinic has years of expert skincare knowledge and helps many women of all ages to care properly for their skin, so it remains clear and bright – especially during the menopause. MYSKIN Shop has a wide range of skincare products to purchase following a consultation and in-depth skin analysis if you wish, whereby she can recommended specific skincare products for the individual skin. Whenever the needs of the skin change, like they often during the menopause, it’s advisable to change your skincare regime and switch to products and supplements that enhance the look and feel of the complexion.

MYSKN Shop addresses skin concerns for people of all ages, and can recommend suitable products for a mature complexion, including:

• Environ Colostrum Gel – supporting the skin’s immunity
• Environ Avance Elixir – reducing oxidative stress and an uneven tone
• iS Clinical Pro Heal Serum – calming facial redness and irritation
• iS Clinical Reparative Moisture Complex – for increased hydration
• FILLMED Hydra Serum – to plump and hydrate the skin
• FILLMED HA Youth Masks – ideal post-treatment for enhanced anti-ageing results
• iS Clinical Youth Serum – rebuilding collagen for less wrinkles and a smoother texture
• iS Clinical Hydra Intensive Cooling Masque – for fresh, hydrated, radiant skin
• iS Clinical Active Serum – addressing a multitude of age-related concerns
• iS Clinical Youth Intensive Creme – boosting hydration for younger looking skin

Using the right products on your skin can work alongside your diet and lifestyle to enhance its quality and condition. Nutritious foods and plenty of water everyday will feed the skin and maintain healthy functioning, which can also help in holding onto your youthful looks.

This month MYSKIN Shop has introduced Totally Derma Nutraceutical Drink Supplement to their wide range of products. This evidence-based collagen supplement is designed to work from within to increase collagen production. Its results-driven formula provides a long-term approach to skin and body rejuvenation for firmer, fuller, brighter skin.

As well as a complexion that is smoother and has softer wrinkles, increasing collagen levels in the body can also do wonders for your hair, nails and joints – which are often impacted as a result of hormonal changes. Therefore, as a special introduction, MYSKIN Shop is giving away free sachets (worth of this amazing skin and body health drink to anyone who makes a purchase over £100. Your complimentary sachet will be added to your order on dispatch.

MYSKIN Shop recognises the needs of the skin for people of all ages and stocks a variety of skincare products and quality skin brands that focus on the complexion as it ages. If you visit our website www.myskinshop.co.uk you can search our products specifically by age, feeling confident that (with the expert help of Natalie Wade) your appearance will continue to be radiant.

If you want to boost and compliment your daily skincare routine with targeted advanced facials you can find more information about the full range of pigmentation treatments that can benefit you on our professional clinic –  RR Skin, Body & Laser Clinic in Kent.