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Skin Breakouts During Menopause

As you go through menopause, many changes happen to your body, including skin breakouts. While overshadowed by menopause̵7;s more notable effects, breakouts are common occurrences for menopausal women.

  1. Hormones

    • MenopauseRx.com points out that estrogen plays a role in keeping your skin functioning properly and regulates some of your oil glands̵7; activity. Changing estrogen levels can alter the appearance and texture of your skin.

    Acne

    • During the early stages of menopause, you can produce even more estrogen than before. As production in your oil glands ramps up, breakouts can result, according to MenopauseAtoZ.com.

    Skin Care

    • MenopauseInsight.com suggests using a mild cleanser twice daily, following up with skin toner and quality moisturizer, and exfoliating regularly to get rid of dead skin cells.

    Diet

    • Sufficient water consumption keeps your skin hydrated. A well-balanced diet̵2;without excess processed or sugary carbohydrates̵2;is also important. MenopauseAtoZ.com reminds women to get enough calcium, and recommends vitamins B and C to help with breakouts.

    Hormone Therapy

    • Hormone therapy can help regulate your hormones and control some side effects of menopause, including skin breakouts, according to MenopauseRx.com.

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