Another commonmenopause skin symptom is skin rash. This is usually due to skin irritation.

As women grow older, the pH level of their skin changes—particularly in the vaginal area.

Tip #1: Use a moisturizer that is fragrance free. This can bring relief to the affected area and make the condition more tolerable until the irritated skin heals.

Tip #2: Another thing you can do is to care for the affected area. You can use colloidal oatmeal or lukewarm water baths.

Apply a cold compress to the rash several times during the day.

Tip #3: Studies show that reduced estrogen levels during menopause affects vaginal pH making it go higher up to 5.3 pH. To help relieve this symptom, it is recommended that women take phytoestrogen supplements.

Acne is another common menopause skin symptom in women. This is again due to hormonal balances that these women experience.

Tip #1: Use a gentle cleanser for the acne prone skin. You can use salicylic acid to help unclog the pores.

Tip #2: Stop using acne treatment products that dry your skin. Note that a woman’s skin gets thinner during menopause, which means the acne treatment you used when you were a teenager won’t help.

Tip #3: Again, a possible cause for acne and other similar conditions occur is hormonal imbalance. Talk to your doctor and see if your estrogen levels have reduced significantly and ask if phytoestrogen supplements can help.

Another menopause skincondition is the increase in the number of wrinkles and fine lines. This is due to the fact that as the skin ages, it loses collagen content.

Studies suggest that women can lose up to 30% of collagen in the first 5 years of menopause.

Tip #1: Get enough sun protection. Reduce your sun exposure and use sunblock that has a broad spectrum protection (i.e. SPF 30 or higher).

Tip #2:  Another thing you can do is to take phytoestrogen supplements especially those that contain pueraria mirifica. They are known to reduce pore size and the depth of wrinkles.

This Thai herb has also been found to significantly reduce skin aging.

Tip #3: Women age 50 and over should also choose a moisturizer that matches their skin type. Apply it to your face, jaw line, and neck according to package instructions.

Because women’s skin get thinner as they age, they may experience skin problems when they get more sun exposure. One of the more common menopause skin symptoms is sunburn.

Tip #1: Are you used to sunbathing? You might want to reduce your sunbathing time.

Tip #2: Again, it will be very helpful to use a broad spectrum protection sunscreen that is SPF 30 or higher.

Tip #3: Look for products that contain peptides or retinol. They stimulate the production of collagen in the skin, which helps to improve skin health thus keeping you safe from sunburn.

Another menopause skin symptom that is experienced by women is hair loss. A lot of women who are age 50 and above confirm that they experience a thinning of their hair. Some women notice that their hairlines start to recede.

Experts confirm that this thinning of the hair on the head in women is due to hormonal changes. The body produces lesser progesterone and estrogen—hormones that help the skin hold on to and grow hair.

Tip #1: Talk to your doctor about phytoestrogen supplements that will help you correct any hormonal imbalances.

Tip #2: It is important that you reduce stress. Increased stress levels contribute to any hormonal imbalances that you may be experiencing.

Tip #3: Exercise also helps reduce a lot of menopause symptoms—including getting better skin and preventing hair loss. Make sure to choose an exercise routine that you love to do so you keep on doing it no matter what.

Another related skin symptom during menopause is the increase in the amount of facial hair in women. You can think of it as somewhat ironic that you lose hair on your head but gain hair on your chin and/or upper lip.

Tip #1: Get a laser hair removal. This is a rather costly procedure but you are sure to get rid of facial hair permanently.

However, you should expect to see a few bits of hair to regrow after a few weeks. When that happens, make sure to schedule some post treatment hair removal.

Tip #2: Another option is to use prescription hair removal creams. This is a cheaper alternative but you need to ask for a prescription from your doctor.

Tip #3: Electrolysis hair removal is the best option for removing facial hair. It is also a more permanent method since it permanently destroys hair follicles and does not require any follow up treatment compared to laser hair removal.

The big downside is that it is the most expensive option of the three on our list. Talk to your doctor about the pros and cons of this procedure as well as possible side effects or complications that you may experience.

During menopause, the skin becomes less efficient at holding its water content. This causes a noticeable degree of dryness in the skin.

You may not notice it at first. However, when the air is particularly dry, then you will see this dryness.

Tip #1: Apply moisturizer to your skin after bathing. We recommend moisturizers that contain either glycerin or hyaluronic acid.

Tip #2: Ditchthe soap, use a mild cleanser. Regular bath soaps tend to cause dry skin for mature skin.

Tip #3: We also recommend that you use phytoestrogen supplements that contain pueraria mirifica. This dryness is due to the hormonal imbalance and can be remedied by restoring that balance, which is where supplements come in.