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By Pause Well-Aging | March 1, 2021
While menopause is typically linked to hot flashes and mood swings, slowing collagen production can also lead to noticeable changes within your skin. Here’s how collagen plays a role in the aging process, and the best strategies for minimizing its impact.
Collagen and aging go hand in hand, which means that lower levels of estrogen will lead to a slower production of collagen as well. In fact, studies find that women can lose up to 30 percent of collagen in the first five years of menopause.
Collagen acts as a structural support net, giving our skin its elasticity and firmness while helping it retain moisture. Therefore, a drop in collagen can lead to excessive dryness. You may notice more visible wrinkles near the forehead and eyes, as well as accentuated sagging around the jawline. Other effects of collagen decline include thinning hair, achy joints, and loss of bone mineral density over time.
During menopause, your ovaries gradually start producing lower levels of estrogen. Coupled with other hormonal shifts, this drop in estrogen can spark some not-so-preferred effects.
You may experience a lower sex drive, memory issues, or a range of mood-related shifts including heightened anxiety and depression. Since there is less estrogen to block testosterone, some women notice increased amounts of facial hair during menopause as well.
The drop in estrogen also slows the production of collagen, which is ultimately responsible for several skin-related changes.
While collagen loss is an inevitable part of aging, there are ways to protect your skin from its impact.
Certain products can help the body stimulate collagen production to help during menopause. Research finds that collagen may help diminish the appearance of aging signs, including dry skin and the formation of the wrinkles.
With the right products worked into your skincare routine, you can minimize age-related impacts while preserving your skin’s overall health.
Collagen offers a variety of benefits for aging. Here are a few ways to boost collagen production during menopause.
Since collagen loss can make your skin drier, moisturizing becomes increasingly important. Aim to apply moisturizer on your face, jawline, and neck once a day. For an extra boost of hydration, put it on right out of the shower while your skin is still damp.
Wrinkles might be more noticeable than normal, but the right serum can go a long way. Choose a product that’s specifically designed to tackle fine lines and wrinkles, such as our Complete Face Serum. Working to stimulate collagen production, this silky serum helps minimize fine lines for a more radiant complexion.
Lower collagen levels can also spark several changes around the eyes including dark circles, crow’s feet, and puffiness. Adding our Dark Circle Eye Treatment to your regimen can help add brightness and renew your skin’s tone.
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