I was chanel hopping on the TV recently and came across a programme on SUPERFOODS and 5 women were given blueberries to eat every day and then tested to see the improvements on their skin with great results so I decided to look into it a bit more and was amazed to learn about the benefits to the skin, they are simply bursting with anti oxidants.
Your Skin and Menopause
The symptoms may differ from one woman to another, a few are- hot flushes, night sweats, poor sleep, insomnia, exhaustion, mood swings, palpitations, breathlessness, depression, anxiety, hair loss/thinning, dry eyes/mouth, memory loss, brain “fog”, , headaches.
Lets look at how the menopause can affect your skin and what you can do to help!
Hormones especially Oestrogen is very important for the development of collagen, which is a protein that provides strength and structure to the skin. As hormones/oestrogen levels reduce, your cell connective tissue becomes thinner creating fine lines & wrinkles. Low oestrogen levels can lead to less blood flowing to the epidermis (upper layer of your skin). You may notice that your skin becomes more tired looking and often becomes less elastic and dull looking. Many women also experience acne and skin pigment changes.