Menopause generally begins between the ages of 40 and 55, but the timing and symptoms experienced vary from person to person.
Recently, it has become common for menopausal symptoms to appear in women under the age of 40, and it is known that various factors such as stress and weight gain increase the risk of early menopause.
During menopause, hormone changes can cause a variety of skin problems.
Menopausal skin problems
Dry skin
A decrease in estrogen (female hormone) reduces the skin's ability to retain moisture, making the skin more prone to dryness , and can lead to rough, flaky skin.
Age spots and pigmentation
As the skin's metabolism slows down , melanin production may become more active , leading to an increase in spots and pigmentation.
Dullness
When blood circulation in the skin deteriorates , dullness of the skin becomes more noticeable .
Wrinkles and sagging skin
A decrease in estrogen can lead to a decrease in skin elasticity , leading to increased wrinkling and sagging.
Wrinkles are especially likely to appear in areas where the skin is thin, such as around the eyes and mouth.
Sensitive Skin
When the skin's resistance to external stimuli decreases and it becomes more sensitive , it becomes more prone to itching, redness, and inflammation.
How can you support estrogen balance?
Eat foods that contain soy isoflavones
Soy isoflavones have an effect similar to estrogen , so it is said that supplementing your diet with this nutrition can help relieve menopausal symptoms .
<Food examples>
·soy
·Tofu
・Natto
・Soy milk
motion
Exercise helps regulate hormone balance . Aerobic exercise and strength training in particular are known to promote estrogen production .
If you are not good at exercise, you may want to start with some simple stretching . Improving your body's blood circulation and metabolism can have a positive effect on female hormones .
Stress Management
Stress can affect hormone balance, so deep breathing and meditation can be effective in reducing stress.
In addition, make it a habit to reduce stress in a way that suits you, such as taking walks in nature, to support your physical and mental health without forcing yourself .
Menopausal skin care
During menopause, the skin becomes prone to dryness, so adequate moisturizing care is important.
Use moisturizing lotions and creams to replenish moisture in your skin. It is especially effective to apply moisturizing care after bathing or washing your face while your skin is wet .
Also, since this is a time when you tend to be more sensitive to irritation, choose a facial cleanser with a balanced pH level .
Since this skin is prone to developing blemishes and freckles, be sure to take precautions against UV rays when going out, regardless of the weather.
