One of the most depressing symptoms during and after menopause is the effect on skin. Along with hot flushes, insomnia and myriad other problems, it is often the negative effect on the skin that is the most disheartening.
These effects can include sagging, deepening of wrinkles, dryness leading to a dull appearance and deepening of pores or ‘orange peel’ skin. The main reason for this is the depletion of estrogen, a hormone which production of declines sharply during menopause. This depletion leads to a loss of collagen production – collagen is basically the glue that helps with bone and joint flexibility and keeps the skin plump and elastic; about 30% of collagen is lost in the five years during the menopause, and approx. 2% per year afterwards. Luckily, there are some measures and steps we can take to minimise the effects and improve the appearance of menopause – ravaged skin!…
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