Main symptoms you can feel during menopause and what you can do
During menopause we can observe:
· Changes of the skin pH level,
· Epidermal lipids deficiency,
· Hyaluronic acid degradation.
As it happens you may notice more frequent irritations, rashes, dryness and worsening of existing skin conditions like rosacea or eczema.
Skin lipids are also essential for maintaining proper skin’s barrier function, which loses its resistance as we age.
There are cosmetic products containing these precious particles that applied topically can improve epidermal lipids deficiency. < yup, this is the “good news” part you were waiting for for the past few lines!
Your skin needs to be restored, moisturized and calmed.
As the skin during menopause becomes more dry and less elastic it is also more sensitive to certain cosmetic products, such as soaps and detergents, which can irritate the skin, cause inflammation and itch. Women can also experience so called paresthesia: tingling, prickling, or numbness sensation of the skin.
Know that sleeping disorders connected with itch and hot flashes can also alter cutaneous hydration and skin barrier function that leads to hypersensitivity.
So taking care of your skin will help you take care of your sleep, which is important for your skin. See the circle?
The sensitivity of your skin is directly connected to:
· Its pH level,
· The epidermal lipids
· And the hyaluronic acid.
Even the slightest change in your body will affect these three so it makes sense that a big one is going to create some discomfort.
