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LEARN HOW TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HORMONES FOR YOUNGER, FIRMER SKIN!

MENOPAUSE PRESCRIPTION
As women enter menopause, the body undergoes significant hormonal changes that can affect the skin's appearance, texture, and overall health. This guide aims to provide practical recommendations to support your skin during this transformative stage of life, focusing on hormone optimization, diet, topical treatments, and essential supplements. 
1. Hormone Testing and Optimization 
 Menopause is characterized by a decline in key hormones that are crucial for maintaining healthy skin. Understanding and optimizing these hormone levels can make a significant difference in how your skin ages. 
  •  Estrogen: This hormone plays a vital role in maintaining skin thickness, hydration, and elasticity. A decline in estrogen can lead to thinner, drier, and more fragile skin. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) with bioidentical estrogen can help replenish these levels, improving skin density and moisture retention. 
  •  Progesterone: Progesterone levels also drop during menopause, contributing to skin thinning and dryness. Topical progesterone creams can be beneficial in restoring skin's youthful appearance by promoting collagen production and enhancing skin hydration. 
  •  DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone): DHEA is a precursor to both estrogen and testosterone. It declines with age, affecting skin elasticity and firmness. Supplementing with DHEA can support hormone levels, potentially improving skin tone and reducing wrinkles. 
  •  Testosterone: While typically associated with men, testosterone also plays a role in women's skin health by maintaining skin thickness and sebum production. Low testosterone levels can contribute to a dull complexion and loss of skin tone. In some cases, low-dose testosterone therapy may be recommended to support overall skin health. 
 Hormone testing can help determine your specific needs and guide appropriate supplementation or HRT to address these changes. 
  
EverlyWell Women's Health Test 
Understanding your hormone levels is key to managing your overall health. The EverlyWell Women’s Health Test measures 11 key biomarkers, including estradiol (the main form of estrogen), offering insights into hormonal imbalances that may affect your mood, metabolism, and reproductive health.
 Why Estrogen Matters 
  • Reproductive Health: Regulates the menstrual cycle, ovulation, and fertility.  
  • Bone & Skin: Supports bone strength and skin elasticity. 
  • Mood & Mind: Influences mood regulation and cognitive function. 
Easy At-Home Testing 
 With simple finger-prick and saliva samples, pre-paid shipping, and expert results, this test helps you track hormone levels like estradiol, progesterone, and more—giving you control over your health.
 

MENOPAUSE PRESCRIPTION

2. Daily Seed Consumption: Seed Cycling
Incorporating certain seeds into your diet can naturally support hormone balance, which in turn benefits your skin. 
  •  Flaxseed: Rich in lignans, flaxseeds have estrogenic properties that can help balance estrogen levels. They are also high in omega-3 fatty acids, which support skin hydration and reduce inflammation. 
  •  Pumpkin Seeds: These seeds are an excellent source of zinc, which is crucial for collagen synthesis and skin repair. They also contain phytoestrogens that can help balance hormone levels. 
  •  Sesame Seeds: High in lignans like flaxseeds, sesame seeds also support estrogen balance. Additionally, they provide essential fatty acids and antioxidants that promote healthy skin. 
Incorporating these seeds into your daily diet, known as seed cycling, can support hormone levels throughout the menstrual cycle and into menopause.    

3. Essential Supplements for Skin Support
To further support your skin from the inside out, consider daily supplementation with the following:    
  • Collagen: As the building block of skin, collagen supplements can help replenish the skin's collagen stores, leading to improved elasticity, hydration, and overall skin structure. Hydrolyzed collagen is particularly effective as it is easily absorbed by the body.
  •  Creatine: Creatine supports cellular energy production, which can improve skin vitality and resilience. It has been shown to help reduce wrinkles and increase skin firmness.
  •  Bone Broth: Rich in collagen, gelatin, and amino acids, bone broth supports skin health by providing the nutrients necessary for collagen production and skin repair. Regular consumption can improve skin elasticity and hydration.
  •  Hyaluronic Acid: This natural substance holds moisture in the skin, keeping it hydrated and plump. Hyaluronic acid supplements can enhance the skin's moisture content, reducing the appearance of fine lines and promoting a more youthful complexion.
  •  MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane): MSM is a sulfur-containing compound that supports collagen production and has anti-inflammatory properties. It helps improve skin flexibility, reduce wrinkles, and strengthen hair and nails.
  •  DIM (Diindolylmethane): a compound derived from cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cabbage, known for its ability to support healthy estrogen metabolism. By promoting a balanced ratio of estrogen metabolites, DIM can help reduce the appearance of hormone-related skin issues, such as breakouts and hyperpigmentation, while also supporting overall hormonal balance.
By integrating these practices into your daily routine, you can effectively support your skin during menopause, helping to maintain its health, vibrancy, and youthful appearance. Always consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new supplement or hormone therapy to ensure it is appropriate for your individual needs. click on product images to purchase      

SUPPLEMENTS RECOMMENDATIONS

RED LIGHT THERAPY
KANJO
The Kanjo Red Light Panel is an advanced tool designed to deliver powerful red light therapy directly to your skin. With its high-quality LEDs, the panel penetrates deeply to stimulate collagen production, reduce inflammation, and enhance overall skin tone and texture. Ideal for mature skin, particularly during menopause, the Kanjo Red Light Panel helps rejuvenate the skin by promoting cell regeneration and improving circulation, leading to a firmer, more radiant complexion.

TOPICAL RECOMMENDATION

4. Topical Estrogenic Ingredients and Peptides
Certain topical treatments can mimic the effects of estrogen on the skin, helping to maintain its youthful qualities.
  • Soybean Oil: Rich in phytoestrogens, soybean oil can help restore moisture and elasticity to the skin. Its antioxidant properties also protect the skin from environmental damage.
  •  Topical Progesterone and Estrogen Creams: These creams can directly deliver hormones to the skin, promoting collagen production, improving skin thickness, and reducing the appearance of wrinkles. These treatments should be used under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
  •  Peptides: Peptides are small chains of amino acids that can penetrate the skin and stimulate collagen production. They help improve skin firmness, elasticity, and texture, making them an excellent addition to any anti-aging skincare routine.

SUPPLEMENTS RECOMMENDATIONS

MATURE SKIN BUNDLE
KANJO
This collection combines science-backed formulas with nourishing botanicals to address the unique needs of mature skin. By using these carefully curated products, you can help restore radiance, improve elasticity, and achieve a more even complexion. The bundle includes a a basic range of products, from a gentle oil cleanser to a potent Vitamin C serum, an overnight retinoid treatment, and a hormone-balancing cream —all designed to nourish and protect your skin during this transformative stage of life. You can add more products from the routine in upcoming pages.

HOW TO APPLY YOUR PRODUCTS

I devised the TBD Method of Application which focuses on the right order of product application as well as the use of serums for maximum potency and absorption. Whether you opt for the products recommended in this guide, or others, this method will maximize your results;
 1️⃣ CLEANSE: [AM] Use a Cream Cleanser to refresh your skin without stripping it’s natural moisture. [PM] Double Cleanse: Use an oil cleanser first to remove makeup, dirt, and impurities, followed by a cream cleanser to remove oil residue and cleanse the skin. 
2️⃣ MIST: Balance your skin’s PH, providing essential minerals & water to activate your humectants (from serums). 
3️⃣ ACTIVATE: Water-Based Serum that contains a humectant & other actives to plump and deeply hydrate your skin. 
4️⃣ TREAT: Oil-Based Serum with vitamin c to brighten, lock in moisture and strengthen the lipid barrier. 
5️⃣ PROTECT: [AM] Finish with a Tinted Mineral Zinc Sunscreen or Occlusive Cream [PM]. This helps protect your skin from environmental stressors during the day, and seal in all the goodness at night with a barrier-strengthening occlusive cream. 
 6️⃣ RENEW: once or twice a week, use an AHA-based mask or overnight serum to exfoliate the skin revealing a smoother and more even complexion.
HOW TO APPLY YOUR PRODUCTS
Here is a comprehensive routine, designed to target perimenopausal skin and menopausal skin using clean, non-sensitizing ingredients It includes the products the mature skin bundle. I added cleansers, mist options, as well as moisturizer options for a complete routine, applied according to the TBD Method of application: 
 4️⃣ TREAT: [AM + PM] Kari Gran Vitamin C Serum. Follow with Estro Skin Support. On the neck & chest, apply Balance (Progesterone) Cream. 
 5️⃣ PROTECT: [AM] Kari Gran Tinted SPF. [PM] Finish with Skin Savior Solid Oil Concentrate if very dry. Otherwise, Estro Skin Support works for all skin types. 
 6️⃣ RENEW: Agent Nateur Holi Bright Exfoliating Mask (1-2 times a week).
Be well. Be safe. Be beautiful! 
 Nadia
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