Anti-Aging
Skincare Solutions for Menopausal and Premenopausal Women
Embrace Your Skin’s Journey: Skincare Solutions for Menopausal and Premenopausal Women
As women transition through different stages of life, their skin undergoes significant changes. Menopause and premenopause can bring about a host of new skincare challenges, from increased dryness and sensitivity to the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. At Pure Skin Makeup & Skincare Studio, we understand these unique concerns and offer specialized treatments to help you maintain a radiant, healthy complexion through every phase.
UNDERSTANDING MENOPAUSAL AND PREMENOPAUSAL SKIN CHANGES
Menopause typically begins in a woman’s late 40s to early 50s, while premenopause can start as early as the mid-30s. During these periods, hormonal fluctuations, particularly the decrease in estrogen, can lead to several skin issues:
Dryness and Dehydration: Reduced estrogen levels can decrease oil production, leading to drier skin.
Increased Sensitivity: Hormonal changes can make the skin more susceptible to irritation and redness.
Loss of Elasticity and Firmness: The decline in collagen production can cause the skin to lose its firmness and develop wrinkles.
Changes in Pigmentation: Age spots and uneven skin tone can become more prominent.
TAILORED SKINCARE SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY NEED
At Pure Skin Makeup & Skincare Studio, we provide a range of treatments specifically designed to address these changes and promote a youthful, glowing complexion.
1. HYDRATING FACIALS
Our hydrating facials are perfect for combating dryness and restoring moisture to the skin. Using rich, nourishing ingredients, these facials help to replenish the skin’s hydration levels, leaving it soft and supple.
2. ANTI-AGING TREATMENTS
To tackle fine lines and loss of elasticity, we offer advanced anti-aging treatments. These include:
Chemical Peels: Despite the name, chemical peels use safe, skin-friendly acids like glycolic and lactic acid to exfoliate and rejuvenate the skin. They help to smooth out fine lines and improve skin texture.
3. SENSITIVE SKIN CARE
For those experiencing increased sensitivity, we offer gentle, soothing treatments designed to calm and protect the skin. Our sensitive skin facials use hypoallergenic products that reduce redness and irritation while strengthening the skin’s natural barrier.
4. CUSTOMIZED PIGMENTATION SOLUTIONS
For pigmentation concerns, we specialize in tailored skincare regimens and chemical peels. Our treatments are designed to specifically address dark spots and uneven skin tone, promoting a more balanced and radiant complexion.
PERSONALIZED SKINCARE ROUTINES
In addition to our in-studio treatments, we also offer personalized skincare routines tailored to your specific needs. During your consultation, our I will assess your skin and recommend products that best suit your skin type and concerns. These may include:
Moisturizers: Rich, hydrating creams to combat dryness.
Serums: Targeted treatments to address specific issues like wrinkles and pigmentation.
Sunscreens: Essential protection against UV damage, which can exacerbate aging and pigmentation.
EMBRACE YOUR SKIN’S JOURNEY WITH CONFIDENCE
Navigating the changes that come with menopause and premenopause can be challenging, but with the right skincare routine and treatments, you can maintain healthy, beautiful skin. At Pure Skin Makeup & Skincare Studio, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your skincare goals and feel confident in your skin at every stage of life.
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Skin Cycling: The Truth Behind the Hype
Skin cycling is a trendy skincare method that recently appeared on social media and has certainly become an active topic of discussion. It’s a very popular beauty trend and has taken over Tik Tok, with over 3.5 billion views on the hashtag. Is it just another online fad, or is there a real method behind the online madness, and does it get results? Some skincare experts actually support and agree with it. But what is it, and how does it work?
I’ve recently received a lot of questions about it that begin, “Someone was talking about skin cycling on Tik Tok, have you heard of it? And what’s your opinion about skin cycling?”I’ll answer that question in this blog.
What is Skin Cycling?
Skin cycling is the name of a process that was originally coined by dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe in 2021, when she first shared her own “skin cycling” routine on social media. Essentially, that program consists of a 4-step, nightly regimen. That method labels those four nights as Exfoliating Night, Retinoid Night, and two successive Recovery Nights. On the fifth night, the cycle repeats.
What does a Skin Cycling regimen look like?
Evening 1, Exfoliation: cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize
Evening 2, Retinoids: cleanse, retinoid/retinol, moisturize
Evening 3 & 4, Recovery: cleanse, moisturize
Cleanser/Moisturizer – KISS approach (keep it super simple). Use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer. Should you need additional hydration, you can layer a hyaluronic acid serum in between cleansing and moisturizing, or opt for an occlusive moisturizer or moisturizing oil.
Exfoliation – I personally prefer chemical exfoliants vs physical exfoliants. I find that when doing their own exfoliation, most people are better off using creams or ointments because they are less likely to overdo it. Chemical exfoliants can vary, the most common being AHA’s and BHA’s.
I am also quite comfortable using our exfoliation pads (my experience is that one pad is all you need). But our serums (Mandelic, Salicylic) are really excellent. It’s really just a matter of preference. I always select what I think will work best, based on the client’s specific needs. That’s my golden rule.
These are our favorites:
Retinoid -To keep it simple, there are mainly 4 categories of retinoids: retinyl esters, retinol, retinaldehyde, and retinoic acid. You can choose one for yourself or better yet, directly receive one from our esthetician. These can take some getting used to, but I consider them to be the gold standard. It’s amazing, and trust me when I say: you will learn to love it.
If you’re wondering what you should do to start your morning, at the very minimum you’ll want to cleanse, moisturize, and protect your skin. If you want to up your game and add something more than just the basics, I would introduce an antioxidant like our Triple Radiance. For an extra boost of hydration, you can try our Ultimate Hydrating Serum
Why is it so popular?
What makes Skin Cycling so popular? It might be because it’s a catchy name that sounds authoritative, or it may be that people are starting to understand that where skin treatments are involved, we can overdo it. Our skin needs rest. “Particularly during the pandemic, people were adding layer after layer after layer onto their skin-care routines and experimenting with ingredient cocktails that were irritating and damaging their skin,” Dr. Bowe says.
But instead of just stacking more and more skin products atop one another, by spreading them out through the practice of “skin cycling,” we can let our skin recover between treatments, allowing any applied skin products the necessary time to work with one another in a more complementary manner.
How Long Should You Keep Doing It?
According to Dr. Bowe, you can essentially keep right on skin cycling continuously, though modifying your skin-cycle regime over time as needed. It all depends on how your skin responds to whatever “active” ingredients you are using, and the overall results.
In general, though, it’s always a good idea to remember that where skin care is concerned, consistency is always more important than frequency. Products tend to be more effective with regular use, even if you’re not using them on a daily basis.
What is My Opinion?
When I was first asked about skin cycling, I took the time to do some research and see for myself what it was all about. When I finally learned about it, I was honestly a bit underwhelmed by it. Maybe because I had assumed it must be something revolutionary and exciting that I had somehow missed out on.
But the truth is this: as licensed estheticians, most of us already practice some version of “skin cycling” with our clients. I suppose what differentiates us from online influencers and trendsetters is that we never bothered to give the practice a separate name. I just consider “skin cycling” to be the progressive introduction of ingredients to a client’s skin, with appropriate intervals allowing the treatment to take full effect. This process and the selection of treatments and products should ALWAYS be determined primarily by the client’s needs and skin care goals, their skin type, and any local effects caused by changes in climate and humidity, etc.
What You Need to Know
Skin cycling is really just a new name for a rather simple (and well-known) method of rotating one’s nighttime skincare products over a period of days to ensure optimal results while avoiding any undue irritation or unnecessary skin damage.
Skin cycling will work for every type of skin or complexion because it involves adjusting what products are used and how often they occur as part of a pre-planned skin care regimen.
My Advice
I have always been an advocate of treating clients progressively not aggressively. With so many different skin types and complexions out there, there’s really no such thing as a one-size-fits-all skin care solution, so in general, the idea of skin cycling makes sense as a starting point for skin care planning, or as a means of resetting and regulating one’s use of skin care products. If someone has been using a very extreme exfoliating regimen, it can be beneficial to back off such heavy usage by adopting a four-day regimen to prevent sensitive skin from becoming irritated or inflamed by overuse.
Is it for everyone? No, but it can provide a solid starting point. I would eventually customize this so that my clients receive all of the therapeutic benefits of the actives I select for them, which I can then increase/decrease, or switch, depending on what works best. Those decisions are always dependent on the client’s individual needs and goals, though.
But Skin Cycling, as described by Dr. Bowe, can definitely be a useful tool when crafting safe and beneficial long-term skin care regimens.
Menopause and the Skin Changes that Come with It
Ahh…menopause. What DOESN’T change for a woman while going through menopause? This may be how you feel, and changes in the condition of your skin may be just one symptom you’re experiencing. If you're experiencing skincare changes due to menopause, we can help!
Age Spots & Sun Damage
Now may be the time you start seeing the aftereffects of those hours spent in the sun, or in a tanning bed, during your teens and early 20s. Age spots and larger areas of darkened skin may appear on your face, hands, neck, arms, or chest.
Keep in mind, however, these could also be signs of skin cancer and pre-cancerous skin growths.
Be sure you are applying sunscreen daily before heading outside. It’s best to use at least a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. Doing so can help to fade age spots and prevent new ones, too. More importantly, it reduces your risk of getting skin cancer.
You should also be scheduling annual exams with a dermatologist for skin cancer screenings. At your appointment, seek advice from your specialist on how often you should conduct self-exams and what to look for when doing so.
Dry Skin During and After Menopause
When you’re in the throes of menopause, your skin loses some of its ability to hold water, causing increasingly dry skin. To counter this, wash with a mild cleanser and ditch the soap, which can also be drying. Apply moisturizer after a bath or shower and throughout the day as your skin starts to feel dry. Products containing hyaluronic acid and glycerin are particularly good for women in perimenopause menopause stages.
If you need additional help, you may want to consider exfoliation or microdermabrasion, but consult with a skincare professional first. I customize corrective skincare treatments for my clients because I know each person is unique!
The Effects of Menopause on Facial Hair
When your hormone levels begin to drop, you may see an increase in unwanted facial hair, especially under your chin and along your jawline or above your lip. For this, facial waxing is one option. Another remedy for unwanted facial hair caused by menopause is laser hair removal by a trained professional.
Wrinkles and Sagging Skin
During menopause, your skin is losing collagen. As it diminishes, skin loses its firmness and begins to sag. Jowls can appear and wrinkles that once only showed when smiling and frowning are now ever-present. You may also start to see pouches under your eyes and larger pores due to a lack of firmness.
What can you do? Again, protect your skin from the sun, which can cause an increase in wrinkles. Skincare products containing retinol and peptides are also helpful. The ingredients work to increase collagen in your skin. Shop the Skin Solissful collection of moisturizers to find effective, professionally chosen products that can help reduce the appearance of aging skin.
Breakouts – Why Pimples at This Age?
You may, in one way, feel like you’re revisiting your teen years as menopause can bring on acne. Consult a professional on how to treat your skin. He or she may recommend washing with a cleanser containing salicylic acid to help unclog pores.
You may also experience rashes or easily irritated skin. As you near the age of 50, the skin’s pH begins to change. This can cause it to become more sensitive and worsen conditions like eczema and rosacea. If you are experiencing similar changes in your skin, be sure to use a fragrance-free moisturizer to reduce irritation.
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