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What happens to Collagen as we age, and reach menopause?

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Did you know that, thanks to sex hormones, women have naturally softer skin than men?

Estrogens are a major contributor to the formation of collagen, a fibrillary protein. During youth, your skin is made up of 80% collagen. As long as this structure, similar to a rope, works optimally, your skin remains smooth and soft. Collagen is able to swell up and this, swelling capacity allows it to store water efficiently.

Your skin is strong from the inside. As our hormone levels decrease, the epidermis becomes thinner and more fragile. The dermis below it loses a third of its collagen over the first five years following menopause. Our skin is less supple, and no longer properly hydrated.

Natural regulation of fat content does not work as well as it did in the younger years. All of this makes the skin drier and more fragile. Imperfections sometimes appear on the face.

Some women even get pimples at the beginning of menopause; hormonal variation is involved. The main cause is production of estrogen is slowed down; that of testosterone (male hormone) remains stable. In cases of excess testosterone, from the age of 50, pimples can suddenly appear the production our mucous membranes are also affected by these changes. About 40% of women notice vaginal dryness. The consequences are irritation and pain during intercourse. The risk of infection increases as we cannot fight off germs and fungi as we used to.

 

While it may not be possible to prevent these changes in our skin, we can slow the process down.  When it comes to irritation and imperfections here are a few tips on what to use, so that our cosmetics don’t aggravate the situation.

 

 

  1. Choose a body wash that is mild and not too drying
  2. Choose a shower that is not too hot, it dries the skin less than a bath.
  3. The application of a cream is essential. Creams or gels containing organic substances such as hyaluronic acid help the skin stay hydrated. This is particularly important for parts of the body such as the shins, which are often extremely dry in women, and which are liable to flake.
  4. For the face, be careful to avoid irritable substances such as alcohol, perfumes or preservatives, as they can be harmful to sensitive skin.
  5. As you reach middle age, the skin of the face needs a lubricating and moisturizing cream, to be applied twice a day.
  6. Experiments with the most diverse skincare products also show that these products do more harm than they treat.
  7. Do consult your dermatologist (strongly recommended).
  8. In case of dryness or vaginal irritation, anything that improves the irrigation of the pelvis is beneficial, such as perineal gymnastics, walking or cycling.

To relieve pain during intercourse, a lubricating gel may be helpful (https://www.morgannasalchemy.com/product/luvoil-venus-with-cbd-200-mg/)

Mango butter is a cocktail of youth for the skin and hair

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The vitamin C found in mango stimulates the production of collagen and thus helps preserve the suppleness and youthfulness of the skin. Anti-aging virtues accentuated thanks to antioxidants and polyphenols which fight premature aging of the skin. In addition to its ability to slow the signs of aging, the essential fatty acids present in mango butter make it an excellent moisturizer for the skin.
Just like phytosterols which have anti-inflammatory properties while helping the skin to fight against wrinkles. Applied daily, the mango butter leaves the skin soft and plump. A wonder for dry skin!
antioxidants: which effectively fight aging of the skin
squalene: which naturally stimulates the production of collagen
essential fatty acids: for hydration
 Antioxidant, rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin C, by itself, it hydrates the skin and hair, slows down their aging but also boosts the production of collagen

Here are two DIY recipes for you to try at home
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Here are two DIY recipes for you to try at home

1. Mango butter pre-poo. For this DIY you need:

2 tablespoons of mango butter

1 tablespoon of shea butter

2 tablespoons of honey

2 tablespoons of organic olive oil.

Melt the butters and oil in a bain-marie while mixing. Add the honey off the heat and let it cool a little. Apply everything on your hair from roots to tips, and leave for an hour under a plastic cap before your shampoo. 2. Whipped cream for the body with mango butter. For this recipe you will need: 30 grams of mango butter, 20 grams of organic coconut oil, 2 grams of vegetable glycerin (for sweetness), 8 drops of vitamin E 8 drops of aromatic mango extract mango. Melt the butter and oil in a double boiler. Remove from the heat, add the rest of the ingredients and mix well before allowing to cool. Once hardened, whisk until you get a creamy but airy texture.

2. Whipped cream for the body with mango butter. For this recipe you will need:

30 grams of mango butter,

20 grams of organic coconut oil,

2 grams of vegetable glycerin (for sweetness),

8 drops of vitamin E

8 drops of aromatic mango extract mango.

 

Melt the butter and oil in a double boiler. Remove from the heat, add the rest of the ingredients and mix well before allowing to cool. Once hardened, whisk until you get a creamy but airy texture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top 4 skin changes that come with menopause.

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  1. Breasts: They begin to have small greasy clusters separated by fibrous bays, come to inhabit almost the entire breast. Paradoxically, the subcutaneous fatty tissue is reduced and the skin of the breasts becomes thinner. This development accentuates sagging

 

  1. Skin aging is accentuated and becomes more visible. It results in a thinning of the skin, a distension and a fragility at the origin of a digging by the wrinkles. Collagen and elastin fibers are fewer and less effective.

 

  1. Skin Dehydration is accentuated by a loss of hyaluronic acid and for certain skins, the disappearance of female hormones leaves the field free for male hormones and acne.
  2. The most common disorders include vasomotor erythema (redness), rosacea and pigment spots