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Dry Skin Treatment After Menopause

Menopause is a natural process in women that occurs when the ovaries experience a reduction in function. This process also controls estrogen production, which decreases hormonal and collagen production levels.

  1. Symptoms

    • Hormonal levels become unbalanced, which causes skin to begin to disperse and lose its natural ability to produce oil.

    Cause

    • A drop in skin-plumping hormone estrogen causes dry skin and wrinkles to become obvious.

    Significance

    • Skin moisture is naturally produced from within the body, rather externally applied from sources such as creams and salves. Changing the skin treatment will be necessary for positive results.

    Vitamins and Minerals

    • Flax seed oil, zinc and vitamin E can help restore skin's healthy appearance. These vitamins and minerals are found in food such as dairy, poultry, red meat and whole grains.

    Creams

    • Although petrolatum-based creams feel greasy on the skin, these products help vitalize the skin. Creams also contain a high percentage of water, which is the number one source for healthier skin.

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