If you’re a woman of a certain age it’s important to understand what happens to your skin during menopause. You may start to notice changes in your body and in your skin.
Your skin may become more sensitive; you may experience breakouts due to blocked pores or increased dryness because older, thinner skin is less capable of retaining moisture. Skin issues often begin as we enter perimenopause then move into the menopause and out the other side, with both oestrogen and collagen levels rapidly declining, leaving a big impact on our skin, most noticeably around the face and neck.
Hyperpigmentation and menopause
Middle-aged women may also experience hyperpigmentation in menopause due to hormonal fluctuations. This is most visible on the hands and face characterised by age spots or dark patches.
Declining oestrogen, the hormone that keeps our skin plum and hydrated, is the main culprit. When it dips, our skin, especially on our face, begins to look dried out and stressed with an increased appearance of fine lines and deepening wrinkles.
Collagen also starts to disappear in menopause resulting in the loss of elasticity in the skin as it is the structure that holds our facial form together. This loss of collagen in midlife can lead to sagginess around the jaw and cheeks, but fear not, this can all be addressed with the right facial treatments.
Happily, there’s no need to feel downhearted, professional guidance is on hand at The Salon at Maxy Farm, with medically trained professionals available to guide you through effective treatments that support menopausal skin. Let us return your inner glow at a time when you need it most, boosting your confidence and helping you to feel good and look fabulous.
Skin booster treatments for menopause
As menopausal skin is dryer and thinner than younger skin due to hormonal changes, it is less able to hold moisture and requires intense hydration and a new approach to your skin care regime. Here at The Salon at Maxy Farm, we offer an array of advanced skin booster treatments which use hyaluronic acid to address skin laxity and revolutionise our clients’ skin rejuvenation.
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring substance found throughout your body, especially in your skin, joints, and eyes. Think of it as a moisture magnet, attracting and holding onto water molecules, so it plays a crucial role in keeping your skin plump, hydrated, and supple in these popular treatments for menopause skin.
Treatments using hyaluronic acid (HA) are so beneficial for menopausal skin because they offer deep hydration, plumping skin and reducing dryness because HA holds up to 1000 times its weight in water. HA also stimulates the skin’s natural repair processes and wound healing helping to minimise the impact of sun damage and signs of ageing associated with menopause.
Profhilo treatment
Our revolutionary Profhilo treatment is formulated with a unique high concentration of hyaluronic acid in its purest form. This skin booster treatment powerfully retains moisture gifting your menopausal skin with the exceptional hydration it needs to revitalise collagen and elastin. Profhilo makes the skin malleable allowing our two medical aesthetic practitioners to smooth and tighten your skin, so it looks and feels naturally rejuvenated.
Redensity 1 treatment
We also offer Redensity 1, a skin booster treatment with a unique mix of hyaluronic acid, amino acids, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins, designed to improve tissue quality with intense hydration. This treatment works on enhancing radiance and improving skin elasticity and suppleness to disguise fine lines and wrinkles.
Both these popular treatments work in a similar way to promote hydration, stimulate collagen and elastin and naturally restructure the skin from within without altering facial expressions or features.
How do hyaluronic acid treatments work?
In both cases, the deep hydration that menopausal skin craves occurs when hyaluronic acid (HA) is released into the skin’s deeper dermal layers, improving radiance, and helping older skin regain its glow. Think plumper, smoother, and firmer skin with minimal discomfort and very little downtime.
At the same time HA also prompts fibroblasts in the skin to get active. This resulting cellular activity stimulates new collagen and elastin fibres which boost skin firmness and elasticity.
Many clients in menopause enjoy how their results unfold gradually and totally naturally. Most notice that they look their best around four to six weeks after their treatment. They appreciate the reassurance of non-invasive procedures and the fact that results can last for several months.
For some women who experience the extreme skin dryness and itching associated with menopause a skin peel for face can be a highly effective treatment. Removing the outer layer of dead and dry skin improves cell turnover, creating a smoother texture and can even reduce pigmentation. The right skin peel can minimise the signs of ageing in mature skin but must never be undertaken without medical guidance. Our skilled aesthetic practitioners are here to advise you on the most suitable treatments.
Book your mature skin treatment today
To find out exactly what happens to your skin in menopause, get in touch with The Salon Maxy Farm today to book your treatment. We offer a free initial consultation and pride ourselves in delivering an award-winning experience at our aesthetic beauty clinic with considerable experience of caring for the skin in menopause.