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Skin drier, less toned, brown spots, dull complexion, wrinkles accentuated ... 83% of us, from age 50, see on their face the consequences of menopause. Do not panic: cosmetic assets exist to overcome our hormonal deficiencies

In France, menopause occurs, on average, at the age of 51 years.

And this great hormonal upheaval also has its share of multiple consequences on the skin.
A statement that in recent years push cosmetic laboratories to work on the subject to find remedies.

Failed hormones and uneven skin

Menopause signifies the cessation of estrogen secretion by our ovaries. But all our skin cells have hormone-sensitive receptors on their membranes. And our skin, the first deficiency, is the most severely affected.

Renewal at the level of the basal layer (dermal-epidermal junction) is less good and our skin is renewed less quickly.

The synthesis of our elastic fibers decreases and we lose about 30% of our collagen during the first five years of our menopause. In addition, our secretion of sebum weakens and the barrier effect of our stratum corneum is reduced. Consequence: the skin is dehydrated .

Our melanocytes work worse, or anarchic (hello stains ). Finally, the vascularization of the skin is worse, which leads to poor oxygenation and malnutrition.

The powers of phyto-hormones to overcome hormonal deficiencies

Do not dream: they are not as effective as the medical treatment (HRT or hormone replacement therapy) that can give us our doctor. But they are safe and their effects are quite convincing.

The plants containing these phyto-hormones (isoflavones) are numerous: soybeans, kudzu, ginseng, helvetia algae, hops, alfalfa, flax. Most pro-menopausal cosmetics contain extracts. It's up to us to consult the formula to identify them.

Targeted corrections to prevent or hinder the signs of aging

Against wrinkles: we boost our fibroblasts

"Retinol-like" active ingredients, such as vitamin A palmitate, are the best supports for our dormant fibroblasts.

They improve the elasticity of the skin by inhibiting deleterious enzymes that degrade collagen. On the surface the micro cutaneous relief is restored, the skin looks younger.

Against tired features and contours in loss of tone: we accelerate our turnover

In lack of hormones, our cells are renewed less quickly. Our skin is dull, sluggish.

The best cocktail to give him energy? Ginseng and vitamin C .

The latter is the star of good looks and anti-aging since it stimulates our metabolism and stops the oxidation phenomena caused by free radicals. In addition, it controls the anarchic production of melanin, hence an anti-stain action. Finally, it improves our vascular circulation to further assimilate the assets we bring to it.

Against the weakening of the epidermis: it hydrates and nourishes

Menopause slows the production of sebum.

The hydrolipidic film that forms a protective shield on our face by ensuring good cohesion to our stratum corneum is failing. Result: our skin becomes dry , rough, irritable sometimes even hyper-reactive in the face of the least climatic aggression or pollution.

To restore a performance NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor), we adopt emollients (rich in ceramides) or a humectant: glycerin, vegetable oils , shea butter, aloe vera , squalane, which will quickly penetrate our skin to restore lipids and moisture. hydrolipidic film.

Side hydration urea is an excellent humectant, not to mention the new star, hyaluronic acid . To choose with its three molecular weights. High weight, it smooths and protects the surface of the skin, medium and low weight, it sneaks in its different layers, hydrates while stimulating the fibroblasts. Double benefit.

And, of course, we can layer our care to benefit from these various assets. A single imperative: apply the most fluid first, spray for example, then a lotion, gel, serum or cream. Koreans and their layering technique do this very well.