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Skin Care during the Menopause Years

Menopause is known as the last menstrual flow of a woman’s life. Meno (menstruation) and pause (stops) is a period of four or five years, usually two years before the last menstrual period and two years after it.

For most women, menopause occurs between the ages of 40 to 50, but some women experience it earlier and others go through it at a later age.

During menopause, the lack of estrogen in the skin leads to a decrease in suppleness and thickness of the skin. And with the fluctuation of hormones arrives many physiological changes that affect the overall skin condition, including the following:

Dehydration

Dehydration is the lack of moisture in the skin, which leads to dryness, lines and wrinkles, and irritation. To avoid dehydration, it’s best to nourish and repair the skin and help prevent moisture loss with natural alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs). Studies have shown that AHA speeds up cell renewal, leaving you with smoother, younger-looking skin.

Make sure you use an AHA cream that’s formulated for sensitive skin to prevent irritation. Natural AHAs from fruits are known to be gentler on the skin than synthetic AHAs. Apply Godiva Fruit Acid Revitalizing Complex on evenings to accelerate the production of fresher, creamier skin. After applying AHA cream, follow with an effective moisturizer to nourish dehydrated skin.

Uneven skin pigmentation

Pigmentation is the variation of skin color due to abnormal distribution of melanin. One form of pigmentation is age spots, also called liver spots. They are flat, light or reddish-brown areas of skin that appear on the face, throat, back of hands and wrists, chest, and upper back and shoulders.

To lighten age spots, apply a safe and effective skin lightener such as Godiva Licorice Whitening Cream. It helps erase skin pigmentations by suppressing the formation of melanin which cause skin pigmentation. Licorice Extract is considered one of the best natural whitening actives because it is fast-acting and can be used long term without adverse side effects. Apply the whitening cream mornings and evenings.

Sun spots

Sun spots appear due to extensive sun exposure accumulated through the years. Therefore, as early as now, make it a daily habit to apply a sunblock that protects against the whole UV spectrum. To be sure, check that your sunblock contains zinc oxide such as Godiva Green Tea Sunblock Cream. It contains zinc oxide, nature’s original sunblock and the ONLY sunscreen that works throughout the UV spectrum for complete sun protection.

Apply the sunblock daily over the face, neck and arms with gentle circular motion until the cream vanishes into a matte finish. Let dry for 30 minutes before sun exposure. A single application is sufficient for all-day protection. However, you must reapply if the sunblock is wiped off.

Alipoid

Alipoid is the lack of oil produced in the sebaceous glands. Alipic skin often looks normal to fine in texture, but is actually dull. Skin is also delicate, easily irritated and rough and is prone to reddening.

Alipic skin will benefit from squalane, which is known to nourish, moisturize and repair skin. Apply Godiva Squalane Anti-Stress Lotion all over the body mornings and evenings to improve overall moisture in the skin.

Aside from the tips mentioned, it’s also best for menopausal women to live a healthy lifestyle with proper exercise, diet and stress reduction. This way, not only your skin, but even your overall health and well-being will benefit from it.

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