Understanding the Complexities of Skin Aging: Extrinsic and Intrinsic Factors
The skin aging process is extremely complex. Aging results from UV radiation, pollution and stress (extrinsic aging), as well as genetics and hormones (intrinsic aging).
The Impact of Menopause on Intrinsic Aging: Understanding the Role of Estrogen Decline
Menopause causes a large increase of intrinsic aging in women. This is because post-menopause, most women suffer a massive drop in the hormone estrogen.
Estrogen's Role in Menopausal Skin Health: Influence on Epidermal and Dermal Cells
Estrogen plays a role in various processes throughout the whole body, and its receptors (ERα + ERβ) are found on various cell types. Within the skin, estrogen can bind and influence cells such as the epidermal keratinocytes, dermal fibroblasts, and melanocytes.
During perimenopause and menopause, most women experience Estrogen Deficient Skin (EDS).
Estrogen's Vital Role in Skin Health: Maintaining Youthful Appearance
After the age of 20, estrogen levels fall every year and with it falls elastin, collagen and moisture levels. Estrogen is a crucial hormone in maintaining healthy and vibrant skin because it activates estrogen receptors in skin cells to produce elastin and collagen.
It also helps to increase cell turnover, which gives the appearance of plump and youthful-looking skin.
The Impact of Menopause on Skin Collagen Levels and Thickness
Within the first 5 years of menopause, skin collagen levels decrease by 30%.
In each subsequent year of menopause, skin collagen levels decrease by 1%.
In each postmenopausal year, skin thickness declines by 1%.
Addressing Rapid Skin Aging During Menopause: Advanced Skincare Formulations
In summary, menopause causes rapid skin aging, but you can target these premature aging effects with the advanced skincare formulations below.
