Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Acne During Menopause, Some Simple Solutions to Clear Up Your Skin

Menopause Acne is connected to a number of other cosmetic related problems women commonly find very upsetting.

During menopause, a deficiency in estrogen leads to a reduction of collagen and elastin. These are the fibers that are responsible for keeping your skin elastic and firm. When you combine acne breakouts with the loss of skin firmness, the result is a texture complexion that most women aren’t proud of.

Since it’s an issue of estrogen deficiency, you might consider bioidentical hormone replacement therapy treatment to help solve these cosmetic problems.

Consult your doctor or health care professional about therapy involving anti-androgen progestin, in addition to natural estrogen, to counteract menopausal acne and other skin problems.

The following are some possible natural solutions to clearing up menopause acne…

Make sure your diet is high in calcium and fiber.

Cut back on carbs and keep your diet low in fat. This is important because carbohydrates are converted to insulin which then produce androgens that increase the production of skin oil.

Drink plenty of water. Drink at least eight glasses of water every day (ten would probably be better).

Maybe consider taking supplements to help stop the acne.

Herbs, minerals, and vitamins are a possible option to help fight off excess oil. Most studies suggest that you should add Vitamin B and Vitamin C to your diet.

Wash and cleanse your skin at least twice a day. Use a good exfoliate and facial cleanser, you can prevent the buildup of bacteria, oil, and dead skin cells that are notorious for creating acne. Follow that by a good toner to help close off the pores and a moisturizer for smooth skin, and you will look amazing, even throughout menopause.

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