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Menopause and collagen loss: why does my skin sag? 

Menopause and collagen loss: why does my skin sag?

You don’t look like you’re 20 anymore, and there’s nothing wrong about that because you've evolved a lot since being 20: you're more confident, you’ve achieved more, you know yourself way better. But yes, your skin starts sagging a bit with menopause as well. Before considering surgical intervention, there are plenty of softer solutions that can help you refresh your skin.

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Understanding Menopause and Itchy Skin Due to Dryness and Its Impact On Women

The perimenopausal and menopausal phases are a big transition in a woman’s life that occur over several years. This gradual physiological change is caused by a reduction in oestrogen and progesterone as a woman nears her final period and her hormone levels adapt. While some symptoms may be very subtle and not affect your life at all, others can be more disruptive and uncomfortable.

What should you look out for? From irregular or very heavy periods to hot flushes, mood swings and weight fluctuations, symptoms can vary in severity from woman to woman. The NHS also notes that you may experience changes to your skin such as dryness and itchiness which can feel very uncomfortable.

Ahead, we explore menopause and itchy skin, delving into the causes of this discomfort and the tips and tricks to help alleviate many common symptoms including itchy, dry skin.

30 Aug 2024
Why is my skin so dry during menopause

Why is my skin so dry during menopause?

The top three skin concerns on your menopausal changes list are itchiness, sagging, and dryness. We know dryness can be particularly uncomfortable, and understandably lots of us are looking for effective ways to keep our skin hydrated. But before we can address the problem at hand, we need to understand why our skin is struggling to retain moisture in the first place.

A guide to menopausal skin changes and hair fall and thinning

A guide to menopausal skin changes and increased hair loss

Caring For Your Menopausal Hair and Skin Changes that occur in your body before, during and after the menopause also impact your skin and hair. Don’t let your skin and hair suffer more than it has to! Sit back and discover how you can lessen the effects of the menopause...

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