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During menopause, a woman's skin undergoes dramatic changes. Collagen and Elastin fibers are the structural support which helps your skin to remain youthful. Collagen production is stimulated by the hormone estrogen which is necessary for the skin to remain firm and wrinkle free.
During menopause the production of estrogen begins to wane and this causes a breakdown in the production of collagen. Skin becomes slack and more susceptible to wrinkles as a result of the decreased collagen.
As we age, the skin becoming increasingly fragile. The top layers of the skin, the epidermis and the dermis are more easily separated and this leads to the skin to damage more easily.
The skin becomes less durable and more susceptible to cuts that would not have affected the skin earlier. Now when we get a cut or an injury, they take a lot longer to heal. The same applies to bruises which often will appear more severe and will generally take longer to disappear.
During menopause, and afterwards, we need to treat our skin with more care than when we were younger. We may need to use cleansers and creams which are marketed for the mature or even sensitive skin, especially those we use on our face.
As our skin ages and becomes more fragile, pulling the skin should be avoided when applying skin care products. Instead of rubbing in creams and toners, which can pull the skin and cause it to stretch, we should pat on our face creams, and then use a gentle upward stroke. This is also true when applying make-up.
Buying quality moisturizers, then applying day and night as part of your daily skin regimen, will help maintain your skin in the best possible condition. And that will be money well spent.
Michele Winslow © 2008
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