Can taking Estrogen keep it tight.

Mary, take the wheel. Menopause is about to take us on a bumpy ride… of your uneven skin. And there’s only one B to blame. Estrogen.

Here’s the bitter tea: estrogen has had enough quitting her job as ShEO of your skin. We’re talking about your face aging, sis, and it’s like a symphony of tissues – skin, fat, muscle, and bone – all playing their part in this drama. It’s a real show, with one layer pulling a stunt affecting the others.

Now, as the estrogen curtain falls, fibroblast activity hits the brakes big time. Collagen, that plumpy powerhouse, takes a nosedive too. And oh honey, it doesn’t stop there. Collagen gets wrecked by these enzymes. So, production goes down, while degradation skyrockets. It’s like the party’s over, and your skin’s the one left cleaning up the mess.

Collagen loss leads to thinning skin that’s totally lost its bounce and moisture mojo. Those fancy molecules like glycosaminoglycans and hyaluronic acid, which are all about locking in moisture, start to dip in production. Elastin fibers, once sleek and flexible, get all clumpy and stiff. The result? Lines, wrinkles, and skin that’s just hanging out, quite literally.

And get this, glycosaminoglycans and hyaluronic acid are basically water magnets. They’re like “Hey there, water, you can sit with us” But as time marches on, water starts ghosting your skin, leading to some serious dehydration. And guess what? Estrogen’s also a no-show when it comes to sebum production, leaving your skin barrier on the fritz. Dry skin? Yeah, it’s basically stealing the spotlight.

Oh, and let’s not forget the dermal vascular system, that’s estrogen’s territory too. With estrogen making its exit, blood flow drops. Less oxygen to the party means your skin’s inner layers are feeling the struggle. It’s like the lights dimmed on your skin’s stage, and the whole turnover process gets slow and sluggish.

Hold up, because estrogen’s no longer the boss of cellular growth factors and repair enzymes either. Say hello to fragile skin that bruises like a delicate flower and wounds that take their sweet time healing. It’s like your skin went from superhero to sidekick real quick.

Last but not least, melanocytes – those pigment producers – are under estrogen’s spell too. Back in the day, estrogen was the maestro, controlling melanin production when the sun came out. But as menopause takes center stage, those reins slip away, and melanin’s like, “I’m free!” Cue the blotches and uneven skin tone, because melanin’s just having a field day.

So there you have it, Mar. Estrogen’s exit has your skin singing a whole new tune, and let’s just say it’s not exactly a chart-topper.

Next blog upcoming. How to fix this!