Skin in menopause

Menopause is a physiological, natural and inevitable moment in every woman's life. During this hormonal change, body and skin find a new balance.

We asked the advice of SKINIUS dermatologist experts to understand in more depth how to prepare the skin for menopause and what good habits to observe every day to regenerate the skin.

Skin Disorders During Menopause: It's a Matter of Estrogen

Menopause is characterized by a decrease and slowing of the production of estrogen by the ovaries.
Estrogens are the main female hormones that, in addition to regulating fertility, have metabolic importance, help maintain the health of bones and the cardiovascular system.

What happens to the skin during menopause? Estrogens are among the main hormones that keep the skin in balance. When their levels drop, the skin can lose firmness and elasticity. The production of hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin fades and this can translate into dry skin during menopause or, on the contrary, thickened, mixed and oily. On the eye contour and in some areas of the body such as the inner arms, neck, décolleté, the first signs of sagging and laxity can be noticed.

Even the microcirculation can be more tired during the transition to menopause. This can translate into dull skin, or into small blemishes such as capillaries on the surface (if there is a family history or predisposition) responsible for couperose and rosacea.

Is it true that skin blemishes increase during menopause?

The appearance of dark spots on the skin is not necessarily due to menopause and the activity of estrogen. Skin spots can be a process simply connected to chrono-induced aging (the passing of time) and photo-induced (caused by excessive sun exposure) and not attributable only to hormonal changes. Certainly the best strategy in these cases is prevention and adequately protecting the skin during sun exposure with a high anti-aging photoprotection.

Late acne and oily skin in menopause

Acne in menopause is a disorder that can resurface due to hormonal changes . This phenomenon can affect especially those who have already had to deal with this disorder in adolescence, but it could also affect those who have never suffered from it.

Rosacea, on the other hand, is a chronic skin inflammation that manifests itself with symptoms similar to those of acne such as pustules, pimples and redness, but they are not the same thing.
The main causes of rosacea of ​​the skin in menopause can be associated with a worsening of an already present rosacea or by a particular mite (demodex) naturally present on the skin, which in certain conditions (with the arrival of menopause and hormonal changes) can alter its activities, promoting skin inflammation.

In both cases, the advice is to contact an expert dermatologist . Our experts tell us that they have had good results on the blemishes that appear in this particular phase of a woman's life with the IN&OUT dermocosmetic and supplement treatment. Among the complexes most appreciated by dermatologists is Alusil.

The beauty routine for beautiful skin during menopause

Regenerate, hydrate and integrate! These are the watchwords for the well-being of the skin during menopause.
The key is to choose an integrated beauty routine that combines the topical action of dermocosmetics with the systemic action of food supplements.

Facial cleansing during menopause

The goal is to awaken menopausal skin from the first step of the beauty routine with a hydrating and regenerating pampering. Let's see how we can select the most suitable facial cleanser for menopausal skin.

Menopause face mask

At least 1-2 times a week, a gentle exfoliation is ideal to gently eliminate impurities and dead cells, contributing to the regeneration of skin tissue. It is ideal to use products based on white clay, pure and delicate, ideal for all skin types, even the most sensitive.

Dry Skin During Menopause: The Right Serum

An absolutely essential part of your beauty routine, even for menopausal skin, is the presence of a regenerating antiaging face serum.

FOSPID Active Serum can be applied in the morning and/or evening, before the cream or even individually.
FOSPID Active Serum can also be used as a regenerating face mask when the skin is more stressed or as a night mask.
Dermatologists consider FOSPID Active Serum useful for sagging and laxity in localized areas of the body. The serum is the true ally against the effects of menopause on the skin.

DERMAGENIA HIGH DENSITY Chrono Serum can be applied in the morning and/or evening; it will always provide long-lasting hydration.

How to choose a face cream during menopause

Before choosing a face cream, it is important to evaluate how your skin is changing . If you have dry, dehydrated and rough skin during menopause, it is essential to choose structured and full-bodied textures. On the contrary, if you have some impurities, it is necessary to choose lighter formulas, suitable for oily skin during menopause.

The IN&OUT protocol to address skin disorders during menopause

The role of estrogen is important in the processes of calcium absorption. At the skin level, low levels of elastin and collagen result in loss of tone and elasticity , one of the main skin disorders in menopause.
The advice of dermatologists is to try to prevent and integrate specific food supplements into the beauty routine that can support the well-being of muscles, skin and bones.

For this reason, the SKINIUS research team has developed a real protocol designed for the prevention of skin laxity that appears in menopausal skin.

Menopause Skin, Not Just Facial Skin

During menopause, it is important not to neglect the skin of the body. Every day, it is necessary to apply a firming, elasticizing and anti-aging body cream to be combined with a specific treatment for the neck, décolleté and breasts .
This area is in fact very delicate and it is important to protect it with specific formulations.

Dermatologist's advice for menopausal skin

In this video we asked for the precious advice of Professor Antonino Di Pietro, dermatologist and director of the Istituto Dermoclinico Vita Cutis on how to live menopause to the fullest , welcoming every change in the skin with the right strategies.

Don't forget to make your hair shine

Even hair in menopause needs a restorative and at the same time respectful pampering of the scalp. The SKINIUS research team has developed, after years of research, the FORTIKER hair line that contains in its formulations the exclusive Glixina complex.

The Glixina complex is activated by the synergic action of Glycogen, Fucoxanthin and Pool of amino acids constituting Keratin. The aim of the FORTIKER line is to act globally on all the hair from the roots to the ends with a restructuring, volumizing and fortifying action .

Three dermocosmetic products: shampoo, mask and lotion which, when combined with the FORTIKER.IN hair supplement, complete an IN&OUT booster treatment designed to optimally maintain the well-being of hair and skin during menopause .

Menopause and skin spots: sun protection

With menopause, the skin may become more sensitive to the oxidizing action of the sun . For this reason, it is necessary to choose a high sun protection (preferably anti-aging) to protect the skin from UV rays.

PLUSOL sun line with Plusolina combines the anti-aging expertise of SKINIUS with high photoprotection. A latest-generation sun line that uses more sustainable filters for the skin and the environment and light textures, but rich in emollient, protective and hydrating active ingredients.