Can Estriol Prevent Wrinkles?
It’s bad enough that we spend a good part of our adult lives trying hard to eat right, exercising, and take care of our skin -- then menopause hits. Leaving us with wrinkled, thin, dry itchy skin. Studies show that a drop in hormone production causes collagen and elastin production to fall – which contributes to wrinkly, sagging skin. It also makes the skin more susceptible to sun damage, so now it’s even more important to wear a high quality sunscreen for protection. See Sun Safety for choosing the best and safest sunscreens. Low Estrogen? There May Be Hope........... Although this is the weaker of the three main estrogens produced in the body, it is an important anti-aging skin hormone for women experiencing a decline in hormone production. According to the Journal of International Menopausal Society, estrogen decline has a profound effect on skin. They found that postmenopausal women who received estrogen treatment showed an increase in collagen, dermal thickness, and elasticity. Other studies found that women who took estrogen or phytoestrogen replacement had 30% less occurrence of dry wrinkled skin, than those who did not replace hormones. They also took into account life style habits, such as smoking and sun expose, adjusted for these two factors, and still found the benefits of estrogen on skin health were significant. So What Can You Do About Low Estriol Levels? Increase hormone levels naturally through
Phytoestrogen Botanical Plants.
This alternative estrogen support formula contains the best-known combination of well-researched phytoestrogen botanicals. These plants have a long history of helping to relieve menopausal symptoms and supporting the body's hormonal balance -- helping to promote "hormonal harmony" throughout the body. It's been recommended and used by hundreds of women during with great success. Not in just terms of having better skin, but for the relief it provides women during these tough changing times in a woman's life providing relief from hot flashes, mood swings, anxiety, aches and pains, and improve sleep patterns. Additional ReadingNaturaPause - Dr. Holly Lucille, known as the "Hormone-Helper" has a unique, new book out called NaturaPause. This book is easy to read and understand and cover all topics discussed on this page and more. She even includes special sections for men too.Note: Please be sure to speak to your gynecologist before estriol and any topical hormones, especially if you have and hormone related health issues. Progesterone Cream - A study published in The British Journal of Dermatology documented the beneficial effects of using 2% natural progesterone cream on skin texture of women during and after menopause. The impressive results showed a 23% increase in skin firmness, 29% wrinkle reduction around the eye area (crows feet) and almost 10% reduction of the depth of laugh lines. Return from Estriol to Peri Menopause Symptoms Return from Estriol to Wrinkle Free Skin Tips Home
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