The skin, in particular, goes through many changes during, before and long after menopause. Along with those all-too-common hot flashes, declining levels of collagen and elastin, make the skin barrier a shadow of its former self. This weakened barrier opens the skin up to all kinds of problems, with dryness, itching, thinning, tingling and acne…
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Irregular periods, hot flashes, mood swings and fatigue… the list of common menopausal symptoms goes on. As if you didn’t have enough to contend with when nearing the menopause, your skin also suffers the consequences of this unavoidable transition. Menopausal acne affects 26% of women in their 40s and 15% of over 50s. As well…
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You may have left your teenage years behind, yet your body is set to undergo several more changes throughout your lifetime, each of which can trigger the hormonal imbalances that cause various skincare challenges. The menopause is one such event that causes hormonal changes. With a recent survey by Nuffield Health revealing menopausal symptoms can…
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With Freedom Day – the date when all Covid-19 restrictions were due to be lifted – delayed for a month due to rising infections, face mask wear is set to go on a little longer. Rumour even has it that face masks will be compulsory forever! Whilst reduced transmission rates and better safety are said…
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Your skin is an incredible sensory organ, which is why when you enter and go through those defining life stages, your skin feels it too! The menopause is a particularly tough transition for the female body. While hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, and irregular periods are commonly reported symptoms amongst women going through the…
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According to a recent study, around 85% of us will have acne at some point during our lives. The underlying causes of those flare-ups, whether long or short term, can vary drastically, but stress and hormonal imbalances are by far the most common causes of adult acne. Women in their 40s and 50s are particularly…
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