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We all know hormones have a powerful impact on our skin. Any imbalance can trigger an upset – from teen years right through to post-menopause. While it feels like women can’t catch a break from these changes, we can better support our skin with the right knowledge and a few powerhouse ingredients.
Menopause may be a natural phase of life, but the changes it brings to your skin can feel anything but and quite frankly, unexpected. As oestrogen levels fall, the skin’s barrier weakens, collagen production slows, and moisture becomes harder to retain. The result? Complexions that may feel dry, dull, sensitive or breakout-prone.
The advice can often feel complicated, wrapped in ‘anti-ageing’ jargon, but at the end of the day, we’re all looking for a little support to feel good in our own skin – inside and out.
Hydrating, hydration
One of the first things to change in your skin is your moisture levels. Skin may start to feel dry, irritated and lacking that once-familiar glow. Boosting hydration – both internally and externally – is key to restoring balance.
Introducing or increasing your skin’s dose of hyaluronic acid is a great place to start. This simple, yet hard-working ingredient acts as a moisture magnet, drawing and holding water in the skin to combat thirsty skin and that tight feeling.
When shopping for a serum, look for multi-weight hyaluronic acid. These types can target different levels of the skin, for a total hydration overhaul. The Boost Lab 2D Hydro Boost Serum combines two forms of bio-hyaluronic acid with Pro-Vitamin B5 for fast, lasting hydration and more supple skin.
Put a pep in your step
Hydration alone won’t tackle all your skin woes. Yet introducing peptides might help you reach your skincare goals faster. These small but mighty amino acid chains act as messengers, signalling the skin to produce more collagen and elastin – two essential proteins that naturally decline during menopause.
Often formulated with other ingredients such as Retinol, it can help revitalize the skin, improve firmness and target fine lines without impairing your barrier for long-term glow. For best results, try a serum with multi-peptide variants, such as Boost Lab Multi-Peptide Anti-Ageing Serum.
Glow up
Exfoliants often get a bad rap for being too harsh on sensitive or mature skin – but not all are created equal. As cell turnover slows and dead skin can build up, a gentle exfoliant is a must to keep skin in tip-top shape. Gentler acids such as lactic acid or polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) are ideal for menopausal skin. They dissolve dead skin cells while maintaining the skin’s natural barrier without irritation.
Use it once or twice a week in the evening to help brighten and refine your skin’s texture.
TIP: Regular exfoliation can also improve the absorption of other active ingredients in your serums and moisturisers.
The M-factor
As more women seek personalised skincare solutions, formulations that balance the right percentage of active and natural ingredients have never been more important.
Developed and made in Australia, Boost Lab gets Australia’s first ‘M-Tick’ certification – a universal shopping symbol to signpost menopause-friendly products. With a range that delivers on both efficacy and simplicity, they’re helping women feel seen, supported and confident at every stage of life.
The Pharmacy that offers complete health and beauty care, with friendly experts dedicated to keeping you feeling your best. Discover a wide range of great value health and beauty products, in-store or online today.
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