The menopause is a natural phase of life that brings with it many physical changes - including for your skin. Hormonal fluctuations, particularly the drop in oestrogen levels, can cause your skin to become drier, lose elasticity and react more sensitively to external influences. However, with the right skincare, you can mitigate these changes and optimally support your skin during this phase.
What are menopause and menopause?
The menopause - also known as the climacteric - describes the entire transitional phase in a woman's life during which hormone production in the ovaries gradually decreases. This phase usually begins between the ages of 40 and 50 and can last for several years.
The menopause itself is only one point in time: it is reached when menstruation has been completely absent for twelve months. On average, this time is around the age of 51. The time before is known as the perimenopause, the time after as the postmenopause.
Signs of the menopause
The menopause is accompanied by a number of physical changes. The best-known signs include hot flushes, sweating and sleep disorders. Mood swings, weight gain, irregular menstrual cycles and a change in skin or hair appearance are also typical. Some women notice the first signs very early on, others only when menstruation becomes irregular or stops.
The influence of hormones during the menopause
The changes during the menopause are closely linked to the drop in certain hormones
:- Oestrogen: Oestrogen levels drop significantly. As oestrogen supports collagen formation, skin density and moisture balance, this decline has a direct effect on the skin: It becomes thinner, drier and loses elasticity.
- Progesterone: The hormone progesterone also decreases. Among other things, it regulates sebum production. If the level drops, the skin can react more sensitively and be more prone to irritation.
- Androgens: Their relative proportion increases during the menopause as oestrogen production decreases. This can lead to increased oil production, which in some cases makes the skin appear more blemished or coarse-pored.
Common skin problems during the menopause
Due to these hormonal changes, certain skin problems are particularly common during the menopause:
- Dryness and an unpleasant feeling of tightness
- Loss of elasticity and the onset of sagging skin, especially on the face and neck
- Wrinkling due to the breakdown of collagen and hyaluronic acid
- Pigmentation disorders such as age spots or an uneven complexion
- Sensitivity and irritation, as the skin barrier is weakened is
- In some cases, blemishes caused by hormonal sebum changes
Although these changes are completely natural, they can be significantly reduced with targeted skin care and a conscious skin routine
.Care products that are particularly suitable during this phase
To support your skin during the menopause, it is worth focusing on both external care and nutrient-rich support from within. We present four products that are particularly suitable during this phase:
1. DERMA EXPERT Collagen Recovery Cream
Collagen Recovery Cream is designed to compensate for hormonal changes in the skin. It supplies the skin with important vital substances, stimulates regeneration and relieves dryness and feelings of tightness.
- Strengthens skin elasticity and reduces wrinkles
- Relieves dryness and soothes feelings of tightness
- Supports the natural regeneration of the skin
With ingredients such as NEOTEC A15™, Collagen-Hyaluronic Acid Complex and red clover extract, the skin structure is specifically strengthened and revitalized.
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2. EPIGEN PROTECT Defense Gel Cream
The light gel cream has a cooling effect, provides intensive moisture and protects the skin cells from stress and environmental pollution at a cellular level. The cooling effect is particularly pleasant during hot flushes, which often occur during the peri-menopause.
- Cooling effect for hot flashes
- Intensive moisture
- Protects skin cells from environmental stress and inflammation
Swiss glacier water and cross-linked hyaluronic acid ensure that your skin appears more resilient and radiant.
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3. PRECISION CARE COLLAgen3D™ Serum
This serum specifically combats loss of elasticity and sagging skin. FEMINAGE™ and micromolecular, 100% skin-identical collagen strengthen the skin from within, reduce wrinkles and support the contours of the face.
- Reduces wrinkles and strengthens the skin structure
- Improves skin elasticity
- Supports the skin from the inside for more firmness
This keeps your skin visibly firm, elastic and revitalized.
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4. Collagen Intravital Plus Nutritional Supplement
Skin care from within is becoming increasingly important, especially during the menopause. The Collagen Intravital Plus Nutritional Supplement provides hydrolyzed collagen and an important vitamin complex that stimulates collagen synthesis, fights free radicals and keeps the skin vital.
- Stimulates the body's own collagen production
- Protects the skin from oxidative stress and free radicals
- Improves skin health and general well-being
The combination of internal support and external care ensures vital, firm and resilient skin.
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Conclusion
The menopause is a natural phase of life that places new demands on your skin. You can actively counteract these changes with targeted external care and valuable support from within. Products such as DERMA EXPERT Collagen Recovery Cream, EPIGEN PROTECT Defense Gel Cream, PRECISION CARE COLLAgen3D™ Serum and the Collagen Intravital Plus Supplement offer you exactly what your skin needs right now: Vitality, firmness and a radiant complexion - for all-round wellbeing.