Menopause is a natural part of life that brings many changes to the body, including the skin. For women going through menopause, hormonal fluctuations can lead to dryness, loss of elasticity, fine lines and sometimes acne breakouts. This period can be really challenging on many levels. When it comes to the skin, there are several ways to give the skin extra care and support – and this is where natural skin care can actually play an important role.
How menopause affects the skin
During menopause, the levels of estrogen, a hormone that affects the skin's moisture and elasticity, decrease. This can result in several common skin problems:
- Dryness: Reduced oils and moisture in the skin make it more prone to drying out, which can leave a tight and scaly feeling.
- Loss of elasticity: The skin's ability to produce collagen and elastin decreases, making the skin lax and less elastic.
- Thinner skin: With reduced collagen, the skin can become thinner and more sensitive to damage and irritation.
- Acne and redness: Hormonal changes can sometimes lead to breakouts of acne, even in those who have never had it before.
These changes are natural, but there are strategies to alleviate them and help skin maintain its glow despite the challenges.
How natural skin care can help
Natural skin care products can provide gentle, but powerful, care for the skin during menopause. They often contain botanical ingredients and organic oils that hydrate, repair and protect the skin in depth, without burdening it with synthetic chemicals. Here are some ways natural skin care can support your skin during this period of life:
Hydration and nutrition
One of the biggest challenges during menopause is the increased dryness of the skin. Natural oils such as jojoba oil and sea buckthorn oil are rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins that moisturize and strengthen the skin. They are similar to the skin's own natural oils and can help maintain moisture levels without clogging pores. You will find these ingredients in our Face Oil, among other things. Another ingredient that is beneficial for the skin in many different ways is shea butter. It contains active plant substances that, among other things, have anti-inflammatory and cell-regenerating properties on the skin. In addition to Aloe Vera and Sea Buckthorn, Moonsun's Body Lotion also contains shea butter. The shea butter both binds moisture to the skin and can prevent the skin from releasing moisture.
Collagen stimulation and elasticity
Many natural ingredients contain antioxidants that stimulate collagen production and protect against free radicals, helping the skin maintain its elasticity and firmness. Vitamin C from natural sources such as rosehip oil or sea buckthorn are known for their collagen-stimulating properties. Therefore, it does the skin so much good to choose serums and creams that contain antioxidant ingredients.
Moonsun C-Vitamin Serum has a unique and exclusive composition of vitamin C, aloe vera, sea buckthorn, linden flower and neroli. It's a real vitamin bomb! The serum protects the skin against free radicals and prevents premature aging such as dryness lines, reduced elasticity and pigmentation. After just a few weeks of use, the skin has a completely new glow.
Relieve sensitivity and redness
The skin can become more sensitive and reactive during menopause. Natural, soothing ingredients like beeswax, aloe vera and jojoba can help reduce inflammation and redness. These ingredients have anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe the skin without irritating.
It is important, for example, to use a gentle cleanser and avoid strong chemicals that can dry out or irritate the skin. Moonsun's Cleansing Cream gently dissolves fat and dirt from the skin. And the healing ingredient beeswax is a given ingredient in our Beeswax Body Oil , repairing and regenerating for the whole body.
Treat hormonal acne
Hormonal changes during menopause can sometimes lead to unexpected breakouts of acne. Here, natural ingredients such as sea buckthorn and aloe vera can help, but also neroli and linden flower - you will find all those ingredients in Moonsun's Vitamin C Serum.
Treatment of acne varies depending on the severity and skin type of the wearer. But there are mainly two things that make a difference and that is cleaning and moisturizing. If you want to read more about acne and how you can treat it with natural skin care from Moonsun, you can do so here .
Our product tips for beautiful skin in menopause
Cleansing Cream for gentle cleaning
Face Cream together with Face Oil for moisturizing and elasticity
C-Vitamin Serum for nutrition, balancing and extra moisture
Body Lotion and/or Beeswax Body Oil for repair, moisture and elasticity
PS. Beeswax Body Oil and Face Oil can also be used for dry mucous membranes in the abdomen.
Summary
Menopause can bring many changes to the skin, but with the right natural skin care you can give your skin the support it needs to feel good and look radiant. Choosing products with natural and organic ingredients not only helps care for the skin in a gentle way, but is also a sustainable and environmentally friendly choice.
By using natural oils, antioxidants and soothing plant extracts, you can counteract dryness, strengthen the skin's elasticity, calm sensitivity and restore the skin's natural glow. Remember that every skin is unique, and it can be helpful to try different routines to find what works best for you. But remember; skin care should be simple. Welcome to Moonsun!
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