Menopause is sometimes referred to as “The Change.” And while there are many expected changes that accompany this new stage in a woman's life, it can often be filled with many more than you might anticipate. It’s not just hot flashes, mood swings, and waking up at night drenched in sweat. Menopause can impact your skin too.
Knowing what may happen to your skin during perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause can help you prepare, so you can tackle potential skincare concerns like dehydration, lines, wrinkles, or sagging skin.
- During perimenopause skin may feel drier and may not hold moisture the way it used to. Collagen production also may start to slow.
- In menopause, estrogen levels decrease, and skin can continue to feel dry. Other menopause-related skin changes include decrease of collagen and elastin, which is why you might notice wrinkles and lines.
- Postmenopause may include thinning of the skin, a decrease in elasticity, and lower moisture levels.
That's where a nighttime skincare routine comes in. At night, your skin focuses on repair, allowing it to soak up the benefits of ingredients you applied, so you can put your best face forward day after day even during menopause.
