How to Take Care of Your Postmenopausal Skin
By Elle Blake
How to Take Care of Your Postmenopausal Skinthumbnail Looking after your skin correctly will enhance your complexion and keep your skin looking youthful.
While hot flushes and night sweats may be the most well-known menopause symptoms, they are certainly not the only ones. Caused by lower estrogen levels, menopause may affect a woman’s skin. Web MD also lists itchiness, dryness and flushing as common symptoms, alongside increased wrinkling of the skin and a paler complexion. The correct care is essential to keep your skin looking good during and after menopause.
To Take Care of Your Postmenopausal Skin You’ll Need:
- Oily foods
- Vitamin C rich foods
- Sunscreen
- Natural soaps
To Take Care of Your Postmenopausal Skin Instructions:
- Drink at least 10 8-ounce glasses of water every day.
- Eat as many oily foods as possible. Traditional sources include fish, nuts, coconut and avocado.
- Purchase a vitamin C supplement, or increase the amount of vitamin C in your diet. The University of Maryland Medical Center advises that a vitamin C deficiency can lead to “rough, dry and scaly skin” and notes that vitamin C limits the damage done by free radicals that age the skin.
- Purchase a specially formulated moisturizer. Always New You recommends choosing a moisturizer including high-quality oil, such as emu oil, and which has ingredients including Argireline, which protects against wrinkles, and Matrixyl, which stimulates the skin’s deep layer.
- Apply the moisturizer according to manufacturer instructions. Usually, this will be once or twice per day.
- Use a strong sunscreen every day. A high quality screen will contain between 3 and 5 percent zinc oxide, the ingredient responsible for blocking harmful rays and preventing age spots and wrinkles.
- Stop smoking. Smoking damages the skins fibers, and reduces oxygen and nutrients. This will accelerate the aging process.
- Shower in warm water, and use mild natural soaps. Blot your skin with a soft towel to dry yourself, allowing some moisture to remain.
- Learn stress-management techniques. These can often be taught by yoga, Pilates or gym instructors. Set aside some time to complete relaxing breathing activities each day.
To Get a Cake Loose From the Pan Tips:
- Running a humidifier can help to prevent your skin from drying out.
- Exercising for 20 minutes per day increases blood flow to the face, making it more youthful and radiant.
To Get a Cake Loose From the Pan Warnings:
- Consult your doctor if you experience any itchiness or unusual skin conditions. The hormonal changes involved in menopause can cause some skin conditions to flare up, requiring treatment.