Have you been surprised that you didn’t leave acne behind in your teens? Unfortunately, once you hit perimenopause, not only can issues like acne revisit like the Ghost of Christmas Past, but your skin also begins to lose significant collagen and nutrients, leading to many aging skin woes, including perimenopausal skin sagging, wrinkling, and thinning.
Perimenopause (or the time around menopause..a process that can take a number of years for some) usually starts in the mid-40s when your body slows hormone production, thus making a natural transition to menopause (when your period stops). This phase can last for about a few months in some women to about 8 years in others.
During this phase, it is important to amp-up your skincare routine so that you can delay the signs of aging and feel more confident in your own, beautiful skin.
Signs that your skin is being affected by perimenopause
Aside from changes in your menstrual cycle, and periodic hot flashes, the perimenopausal phase can cause troubled skin due to hormonal shifts.
The skin is the largest organ in your body and is affected by changes in estrogen, progesterone and other hormone levels. Due to this drop in hormone production, the skin becomes thinner, looks dehydrated, and is easily bruised in this phase. Based on your Dosha type, you can expect skin issues like:
- Kapha Dosha – Adult acne and breakouts.
- Pitta Dosha (especially hypersensitive skin and those prone to rosacea) – frequent episodes of rosacea flare-ups and skin redness.
- Vata Dosha – Loss of elasticity and faster dehydration/ dryness with a prominent appearance of fine lines, crow’s feet around the eyes, and wrinkles on your skin, including lines around the mouth.
Nutrient-deficient skin may also lead to hyperpigmentation, or dark spots, especially on the face, neck, arms, and chest.
Caring for perimenopausal skin
The ultimate savior for perimenopausal skin is collagen replenishment. While your organic anti-aging skin care regimen should preferably start in your early 30s, it is never too late to start and it is possible to delay further aging in the current phase of your life.
Important Anti-aging ingredients to look for: Peptides in their proper concentrations and ratios such as Argireline and Matrixyl, Hyaluronic Acid, CoQ10, Natural Vitamins including C, E, and A, Aloe Vera, Gotu Kola, and cold-pressed organic oils, as well as steam extracted botanical Ayurvedic concentrates.
Irrespective of your skin type, the following guidelines are recommended for all women who are facing issues with perimenopausal skin:
BioScience Peptide Complex is a restorative and collagen-replenishing anti-aging “topical Botox” treatment serum that reinvigorates your skin’s natural source of youthfulness. It features peptides (Argireline and Matrixyl), hyaluronic acid, CoQ10, Gotu Kola, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, and other antioxidants that work to reverse loss of skin elasticity, the appearance of deep expression lines and wrinkles, and prevent further skin aging no matter your age.
Collagen Boost Serum is a lightweight collagen-building and skin-firming moisturizer that is recommended to be used after BioScience Peptide Complex. This moisturizer works on deep expression lines and provides a nutrient boost for wrinkled, UV/Sun, and free-radical-damaged skin.
Using sunscreen daily is also proven to slow down skin aging, and it’s important you are choosing a mineral-based, broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. SunProtect SPF30 is made with 22% micronized (not to be confused with nano-particulation which has been banned in most countries, being able to breach the skin/blood barrier)Zinc Oxide (approved by EWG and USDA) that blocks the incoming UVA, UVB, and UVC rays and prevents skin matrix damage. This formula is also infused with Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Hempseed Oil, Grapeseed Oil, and other wild-gathered botanicals for adequate moisture enrichment. Its DevaBright formula further helps to reduce hyperpigmentation.
Anti-aging care for SBR Skin
For those with sensitive skin or rosacea, managing the symptoms of rosacea along with anti-aging treatment can be difficult. Our SBR Serum can help you in this regard. The formula not only addresses your rosacea flares and soothes the skin but also balances the tissues to fight aging. SBR Serum can be used safely with BioScience Peptide Complex.
*Note that all these products should be used 2X times a day (Morning and Evening) for the best results.
Banish acne in Kapha Skin
Kapha skin is probably the least affected in the perimenopause phase. However, some women can experience sudden acne breakouts. Use our Papaya & Honey Exfoliation Mask & Scrub (2-3X times a week) for deep pore cleansing and rejuvenating skin without irritation. Follow the Pore Perfect Regimen to keep skin pH at optimum levels and reduce pore size.
For those with sensitive skin, you can use the SBR Papaya & Honey Facial Mask for1-2X times a week.
