More Info Loss of skin firmness starts appearing during the years leading up to menopause. The changes are imperceptible at first, but over time will result in loss of firmness and radiance. Skin begins to sag and become rough. Learn how to treat and prevent loss of firmness.
     Menopause marks the natural end of a woman's reproductive period as estrogen hormone production ceases. Menopause is said to be complete once a woman has not had a menstrual cycle for a full year. For most, this typically occurs sometime between the ages of 45 and 55. Hormonal Aging Terminology The terms 'going through menopause' or 'menopausal' are commonly used to describe the changes or symptoms a woman may experience before she stops menstruating altogether. More accurately, what she is actually going through is perimenopause. Perimenopause—also known as menopause transition or what euphemistically used to be referred to as 'the change'—is the phase up to ten years prior to menopause when the ovaries gradually produce less estrogen. This usually starts in a woman's 40s, though in some can begin as early as the 30s. The last year or two of perimenopause, as the reduction of estrogen accelerates, are usually the most difficult. Response to Hormonal Aging Symptoms A woman's response, both physically and emotionally, to perimenopause and menopause is highly individual. Some sail right through with few symptoms, while others experience total upheaval not unlike adolescence in reverse. Fluctuating hormones can lead to irregular cycles and mood swings. Nor is skin, the largest organ in the body, immune to systemic changes that menopause brings. The body's progressive depletion of estrogen can have a noticeably negative impact on skin texture, tone, elasticity and clarity. Strategic Approach to Hormonal Aging There is good news however, and that is, forewarned is forearmed. Though menopause is inevitable, it can be managed and managed successfully if you take the right approach. Loss of Firmness Skincare Solutions Close  Diminishing estrogen production results in increased:
Close  Loss of firmness typically begins during the years leading up to menopause. This can be anywhere from the late 20s to the mid-40s. During this time, a woman's body produces decreasing quantities of skin-enhancing estrogen. Besides its role in reproductive health, estrogen plays a critical role in keeping skin soft, supple and firm by encouraging collagen production. Without it, skin starts to sag and become fragile, thin and wrinkled. Changes in skin texture and loss of firmness occur slowly at first. However, during and after menopause, skin undergoes dramatic changes. Studies show that skin loses up to 30% of its collagen in the first five years after menopause. Since the face has a high concentration of estrogen receptors, loss of firmness may be most visible there—in the form of deep creases, dull tone, and crepe-like texture and even adult acne. While loss of firmness is unavoidable, it is treatable, with the right skincare products and regimen. Loss of Firmness Skincare Solutions Close  What exactly does the hormone estrogen do for the skin? Estrogen keeps skin soft, firm and supple by encouraging collagen production and reducing the potential for acne breakouts. Collagen and the elastic fibers that make up skin's structural support, are responsible for skin thickness and resiliency. Reduced collagen leads to skin fragility, thinness, wrinkling and sagging. Once my menopause is complete, will my skin be any different than it was during the Through perimenopause the body still produces skin-enhancing estrogen, though in declining quantities. Once estrogen production stops entirely at menopause, thinning skin, increased facial hair, and possible acne breakouts result. And without intervention, post-menopausal skin will continue to degenerate. Some estimates show that skin loses up to 30% of its collagen in the first five years after menopause. Plus, as post-menopausal skin loses thickness by about a percentage point a year, its cell turnover rate drops and leaves increasing numbers of dulling dead skin cells on the surface. What's the difference between environmentally damaged skin, aging skin and Excellent question. Most women going through menopause do experience all three at the same time. As it ages, skin naturally becomes thinner, dryer and wrinkled. Environmental damage results in wrinkles, leathery texture, age spots, broken capillaries, and inflammation. Menopause, because of a lack of estrogen, leads to thinning skin, increased facial hair and occasional acne breakouts. Since symptoms overlap or you may experience all three, you may have to experiment to find the regimen that works best for you. If you're unsure how to proceed, use a regimen that treats environmental damage during the day, and switch to products that address your other concerns by night. Close |
