Menopausal Skin Care

Sounds like your skin's experiencing the things of menopause. During this time, you body's estrogen levels lesser. Since estrogen is linked to the production of elastin and collagen, less estrogen means less damp, which equals dry skin. Luckily, there are many obliging internal and external treatments. Internally, virtex (also known as "chaste tree") can help hormonal change-related acne apparent within a few weeks--and potentially enlarge your libido. Woo Hoo! Many women knowledge increasingly sensitive skin, or "prickliness;" get assist by taking 10-25 drops of dandelion root color 1-3 times per day. Taking flax seed oil, evening primrose oil and nettles may also help. The Herbal Menopause Book by Amanda McQuade Crawford particulars a 6-month regime for menopausal skin and hair care--check it out! And don't overlook to drink lots of water, eat organic fruit double a day and one avocado a week to aid altering skin.

Externally, offer your skin with pure, natural ingredients that won't clog pores. It's a great way to treat you! Look for non-synthetic soap-free cleansers that are milk, glycerin or aloe-based and easy water-based toners and moisturizers wealthy in vegetable oils. The Dr. Hauschka skin care line specializes in "teaching" skin to deal with hormone level changes and uses numerous of the above ingredients. Or, verify out the book Earthly Bodies, Heavenly Hair by Dina Falconi for easy-to-make recipes for menopausal skin.

Of course it's hard to experience a drastic change in your skin. But remember, ancient women regarded menopause as the time of acquiring their full female control. Grab a copy of Suisun Weed's incredible book, The Menopausal Years, interpret up and get ready.