Menopause Skin Outbreaks
- Emma The Menopause Mentor
- Apr 14
- 2 min read
MENOPAUSE SKIN BREAKOUTS
WHAT THE HELL IS THIS GROWING ON MY FACE?
This morning, I woke up to a visit from an old friend…and not one I am particularly fond of either!
Not since my teens have I suffered with hormone related facial spots, but lo and behold, I woke up this morning to find that I was literally growing a second head on my chin!
So let’s talk reasons why you may suddenly be suffering with skin breakouts like you did through puberty!
Spots and acne are a very common yet often shocking symptom of perimenopause and menopause.
Many of my clients say to me “aren’t I too old to be getting spots?” Or “I rarely had spots as a teen so why am I erupting now?”
This may sound familiar to many of you out there and, yep, it’s hit me too!
Spots are never fun at any age and throw in to the mix that you may already be feeling low or your confidence may have been affected as you navigate the peri or menopausal phase of your life, this is just another rubbish symptom to cope with!
Hormonal skin changes and acne can appear at any time in life but is most common through puberty, pregnancy and perimenopause when hormonal shifts occur.
Declining oestrogen, changes in progesterone and rise in testosterone can stimulant the skins production of sebum
These hormonal breakouts usually appear on the lower part of the face, but can also appear on the chest, back and shoulders.
So if you’re noticing breakouts repeatedly reappearing in the same area, it’s likely to be hormonal.
Disturbed sleep patterns, sugar cravings, mood changes and stress all add to this and can further aggravate skin changes and outbreaks!
So what can you do?
Eat a balanced diet and stay hydrated
As we all know, eating a healthy, balanced diet, high in lean protein, fruits and vegetables and good fats will help support your skin and your balance your hormones. Regular exercise will also help by increasing circulation and lots of water to flush out toxins!
Supplements
Supplements can help support your body and your skin.
I recommend vitamin C, vitamin B6, collagen, and omega-3 fatty acids which help with the body’s collagen production, hormonal balance, and maintaining skin moisture
Reduce inflammation
Apply topical treatments such as green tea and aloe vera to the spot to reduce the inflamed area
Strengthen your skin barrier with good products
Use products that include ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and vitamin E.
Choose the right cleanser and toners
Use gentle products created for older skin, with hydrating ingredients like ceramides and fatty acids
Minimise sebum production
Retinoids are well documented as helping support skin through the menopause as they work on a cellular level.
Balance your hormones
The best way to treat any menopause symptom is to balance your hormones and support your body in every way you can.
This can be done through changes in diet and lifestyle or with HRT
If your breakouts worsen, I suggest you seek medical advice from your GP
Commentaires