At Inspirations Spa, we are cognisant of the fact that menopause is mostly inevitable for women, but the skin changes it causes don’t have to be. Hence, let us journey with you as we recognize that it is important to first understand what peri-menopausal skin is, to better cope and manage this challenging phase. In order to break these cycles, research has it that the need to know facts about menopausal skin includes knowledge on the fact that it comes with;
- Reduced Collagen, fat and elasticity.
- Increased dryness, age spots and pigmentation.
- Acne development
- Increased sensitivity likely to lead to rashes and irritations
- Increased bruising
Further studies show that women’s skin loses approximately 30% of its collagen during the first years of menopause and at approximately age 50, the skin’s PH levels change as well which can lead to increased sensitivity.
Hence, as we partner in this journey to promote your quality of life regardless of these inevitable changes, we highly recommend the following tips to take care of menopausal skin inside out.
- Seek advise from a medical doctor about hormone treatment where need be.
- Perform guasha (apply pressure to scrap the skin to relieve pain and tension) on the body and face.
- Feed the body and skin with natural sources that support this stage of life.
- Practice meditation and breathing techniques.
- Do regular massage to reduce muscle tension, to improve your sleep patterns, reduce anxiety, fatigue, manage mood swings and balance your hormone balance.
- Drink lots of water.
- A good number of our unique essential oils are carefully selected to help you deal with and better manage these challenges when you indulge in regular massage to overcome fatigue, anxiety, moodiness, sleep disturbances and irritability.
- Indulge in our unique candle wax massage to deal with dry skin among among benefits.
- Indulge in our unique formular of hair treatments to address hair dryness causing brittle hair prune to breaking or loss of scalp hair and hair thining.
- Eat adquate amounts of whole grains, fruits and vegetables in every meal.
- Use mono-saturated oils, such as oilive oil and sesame oil, into your diet.
- Drink green tea and take Vitamin B6 and folic acid supplements to restore hair growth.
Accorrding to Tessa Hilton, a health writer, glossy hair and strong nails are a great indicator of general health but as oestrogen levels start to dwindle in the the years leading up to the menopause and after, hair can become dry and lack lustre, and start to thin. It may also grow slowly and even drop out. Meanwhile our nails may become brittle and start to split and chip. Fortunately, there are natural ways to help solve the problem, Hilton asserts. At Inspirations we have carefully sourced our products to better manage this delicate phase and challenging stage in life.
