Menopause is a transformational journey for a woman as she transitions to a new phase of her life; her physiology, hormonal health, and skin health are all affected. However, Ayurveda is the perfect answer to all phases of life and all concerns. Focusing on restoring skin vitality and health is the primary purpose of Ayurveda; for this reason, it is essential to incorporate a dedicated skincare routine during menopause. It should be different for daytime and nighttime.
Why change your skincare routine for menopause?
Menopause brings a big hormonal change that also affects skin quality. It becomes dry, age spots appear, skin loses elasticity, skin sensitivity issues arise and even skin thinning. These can be managed well through proper skincare that is specially formulated to support skin health and is pro-menopause.
Daytime Skincare
Hydrating face cleanser
Your regular face cleanser would not work now due to your hormonal changes. Your skin now feels extra dry. For this reason, you should begin using a hydrating cleanser that is gentle on your skin, purifies the pores without stripping your skin of hydration. Remember, your skin should not feel itchy or dry after cleansing. If it does, then you need to change your skin cleanser.
Gentle scrub
Often, using just any scrub may further cause harm to skin health. It is due to the fact that highly granulated scrub should not be used. A refined face scrub that has hydrating properties that would revitalise the skin. For instance, using one teaspoon of refined brown sugar with a few drops of honey makes it one of the best hydrating face scrubs.
DIY hydrating face mask
For this, you need a few pieces of ripe cut cucumber, a teaspoon of rose water, two spoons of aloe vera gel and a few drops of lemon juice. Blend these well and apply to your face. Leave it on for 15 minutes, rinse off your face with cool water. Doing this twice a week will give fabulous results for your skin, brightening it, hydrating it, tightening it and making it glow.
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A hydrating formulation that would support skin health, the best that you can do is choose a herbal moisturiser with natural ingredients. For instance, aloe vera-based, Vitamin E, Edelweiss Flower, plant Oils, plant proteins, glycerine and botanical blends.
Sun protection
Always put on SPF to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. You need it the most during menopause. Choose the one with moisturising properties that should be sweat-proof as well.
Nighttime Skincare
Your nighttime skincare routine requires a procedure that repairs skin cells, reduces your skin issues and restores your skin health. Double cleanse your skin first with oil-based makeup remover and then face cleanser.
Skin treatment products
Whether it is hyperpigmentation, dark spots, sun spots or other age-related issues like fine lines and wrinkles, you require the right products that will help restore skin elasticity. Using plant stem-cells products for restoring skin elasticity, skin serum for skin brightening and hydration.
Under eye care
The most delicate skin is under the eyes, which shows early signs of ageing, fine lines and dark circles too. Therefore, proper skincare is required, where you should be using eye patches and eye creams, but these should be Ayurveda-based to avoid any skin sensitivity issues. For instance, using pure almond oil daily under the eyes helps deal with dark circles and fine lines.
Your skincare choices determine your skin health, especially during menopause. How you treat your skin daily, the habits, your skincare products — everything matters. For this reason, you should choose natural products based on Ayurveda principles that rejuvenate the skin without further damage.
