Find out how menopausal changes interfere with makeup choices

Menopause is characterized by a drop in estrogen and progesterone levels in a woman’s body, which means she has stopped ovulating and consequently menstruating. These hormonal changes affect the entire body, including the skin, which may be more dry, sagging, wrinkles, blemishes, sensitivity and sweating.

According to the Brazilian Society of Dermatology, these effects are related to a rearrangement in the woman’s hormonal and metabolic profile. The skin will actually reflect changes in the reproductive, endocrine and cardiovascular systems.

“In menopause, hot flashes, hyperhidrosis and skin changes related to skin vessels may occur. These pictures can be very uncomfortable because intense sweating occurs mainly at the root of the scalp and on the edge of the face, giving an excessive shine and a feeling that the skin is not clean.”, said Giselle Sanchez (dermatologist) in an interview with Marie Claire magazine.

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These symptoms can be an impediment for the woman to continue using makeup, since sweat can make it difficult to fix the makeup and spoil the production. However, changes in the choice of products can be the solution to avoid frustrations with makeup.

The most suitable cosmetics for skin after menopause will be those classified as long-lasting. They are usually resistant to sweat and do not transfer. In addition, the typical creaminess of these products provides greater shine and coverage for dry skin.

“Long lasting cosmetics are the most indicated, because they do not disperse in water. So they won’t melt or run like a product that doesn’t have that delivery.”said cosmetology teacher Vania Rozan to Marie Claire.

treating hyperhidrosis

Excessive sweating can be a symptom of hyperhidrosis, a condition that causes excessive sweating, even at rest. In women, this excessive sweating can mainly affect the scalp and the edge of the face, disturbing the fixation of makeup.

In addition to choosing more suitable makeup products, it is essential to investigate hormonal changes with multidisciplinary care. While dermatologists can apply localized treatments to reduce sweating, such as the application of botulinum toxin, gynecologists, endocrinologists and integrative doctors can suggest treatments that will act directly to stabilize hormones, which will have repercussions on hyperhidrosis associated with menopause.

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