Skin:Secrets — Menopause

Perimenopause and menopause are times of change, which should also signal to you that your workout and exercise habits also need a little reset and revamp. For many women, with the demands of midlife in addition to work, we are often caught between teens who still need us and older parents also requiring support. We become very time poor and motivation can also wane with the drop in oestrogen that occurs during perimenopause This time in our life comes with a lot of questions, some uncertainties and sometimes a feeling of being overwhelmed. The good news is that training smart,...

Do you feel confused as to what you should be eating when going through the menopause? Kat, our resident nuturitionist is on hand to guide us as to what foods our bodies and skin will benefit from. Perimenopause is a time of huge transition in our bodies. First, we experience the decline of progesterone which can bring with it anxiety, breast pain, heart palpitations, night sweats, migraines and heavy periods. This can be combined with times of wild and fluctuating oestrogen. Eventually we move into a lower oestrogen state bringing insomnia, memory loss, brain fog and potentially vaginal dryness. The...

Ways to help your skin during the menopause As we get older our levels of progesterone and oestrogen naturally decline. Oestrogen is responsible for the production of lipids, which keep our skin barrier intact; hyaluronic acid, which keeps our skin flexible; sebum, which helps to protein and hydrate our skin; and collagen which is used to make connective tissue. This declining oestrogen has a catabolic effect (breaking down) in our body leading to a loss of skin integrity and elasticity and so an increase in skin dryness and flaking. However there are many things we can do to support our...