Menopause Hormonal Aging

Alternative methods to Hormone Replacement Therapy are also
being used to relieve menopausal symptoms. Botanical and herbal
products that mirror the effects of estrogen may provide some relief
in alleviating menopausal symptoms. However, again, it is important
to discuss these options with your physician.

With an increase of patients coming to me with hormonally aging
concerns, I’ve researched ingredients and formulas that are
specifically designed to address menopausal skin conditions.
I’ve outlined key ingredients to look for:

Topically-

	Apricot Oil, Evening Primrose Oil and Borage Seed Oil protect the skin’s natural barrier, increasing moisture retention.
	Papaya enzymes gently exfoliate to reveal brighter, softer skin.
	Soy and Wild Yam Extracts are natural plant based estrogens.
	Clover Flower and Iris Extracts tone and firm skin.
	Glycosaminoglycans inhibit collagen breakdown.
	Shiitake Mushroom Extract conditions and firms skin.
	Shea Butter super-hydrates to restore skin’s vibrancy.
	Chaparral Extract inhibits facial hair growth, clinically proven to reduce it by 22% in 12 weeks.
Symptoms of menopause such as insomnia, irritability and joint pain may be addressed internally with natural solutions such as:
	Melatonin to induce calm and encourage restful sleep.
	Glucosamine to boost collagen production and ease joint pain.
	Biotin to strengthen hair, skin and nails.
	Essential Fatty Acids to hydrate from the inside out.
	B-complex Vitamins for overall health benefits.

Alternative methods to Hormone Replacement Therapy are also
being used to relieve menopausal symptoms. Botanical and
herbal products that mirror the effects of estrogen may provide
some relief in alleviating menopausal symptoms. However, again,
it is important to discuss these options with your physician.

As you know, skin is the largest organ of our body. It not only
signals touch and temperature, it detects nuances in our environment
and communicates that to the brain. Harvard University researchers
have dubbed this connection the nuero-immuno-cutaneous-endocrine
network, or N.I.C.E. Translated, everything that affects the skin,
affects the body and vice versa. The skin is connected to our brain,
our nervous system, our hormones and our immune system. In
broader terms, it’s a mind-skin link that reflects health as well
as disease.

Today, health and beauty really come together in the spa.
Encouraging wellness through aromatherapy, massage and
involvement with others will help women as they make the
transition through menopause. The services we offer every
day at our spa really do make a difference in our clients’ health.

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