Dry Skin Care
Aging skin is natural
Aging is the natural process of becoming older as time passes.
Aging skin is fragile and is more susceptible to damage and disease.
Dry Aging Skin
Dry Aging Skin
Dry skin is a common skin condition in older adults, but it is not a normal part of aging.
Dry aging skin is lacking water, fats and humectants.
As you age, several changes in your skin occurs, making you more susceptible to dry skin.
1. Your skin barrier is more permeable
2. Reduction in skin hydration
3. Reduction in skin lipids and fats
4. Increase in skin surface pH
As you age, your skin barrier becomes weaker, there is a reduction in skin moisture and lipids, and an increase in skin surface pH levels.
Dry Aging Skin
What is aging skin?
As you age, your skin barrier becomes weaker, there is a reduction in skin moisture, a reduction in skin lipids, and an increase in skin surface pH levels.
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What is Menopause?
Menopause is the ending of menstruation.
Menopause occurs when the ovaries completely stop producing reproductive hormones, including estrogen, and there are no monthly periods for a consecutive twelve months.
Ovaries stop producing reproductive hormones gradually, when women are in their 40's - 50's. Symptoms like hot flashes, mood changes, stress, fatigue, vaginal drying and itching are common.
Dry Aging Skin
Does menopause cause dry skin?
Your skin changes during menopause.
You may notice that your skin feels dry and itchy, or you may begin to see more fine lines and wrinkles.
Menopause can cause dry skin and worsen dry skin symptoms.
During menopause, your ovaries stop producing the hormone estrogen.
Estrogen-deficient skin becomes thin and has a decrease in barrier function.
Estrogen-deficient skin has a loss of moisture and moisture-holding substances, called humectants. Estrogen-deficient skin also has a loss of sebum and a decline in fatty acids that are found naturally in the skin barrier.
Menopause has a clear impact on the skin and common skin conditions.
Dry Skin Care
Is dry skin due to a lack of fats?
The surface of your skin is covered by a layer of protective lipids and fats, including epidermal lipids and sebum. These natural fats lubricate and coat your skin cells and nourish your skin.
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Dry Skin is Common
Dry skin is a seemingly simple condition that has a wide spectrum of symptoms - from mild dryness and flaking to severe itching, redness and pain.
