Progesterone Creams For Youthful Skin

Many women are not aware of benefits of progesterone for menopause, but not many know that it's also great for younger looking skin. In fact, this cream has been used for over 35 years as an anti-aging skin moisturizer – all without any side effects.

Women who used topical progesterone found that their skin got softer, more elastic and had less lines and wrinkles over time. Some women saw good results applying it around the eyes and neck. However..........

it was later discovered that just applying the cream anywhere on the body increased progesterone levels which helped to improve the condition of the skin all over – not just where the cream is applied.

Why? because progesterone helps to increase skin hydration from within. Some women have also noticed a reduction of brown spots on the arms and hands.

Why Progesterone Cream

Often it’s not until women reach their late 40’s, early 50’s and begin to experience depression, weight gain, dry itchy and wrinkled skin -- at this point they are usually considered pre-menopausal -- and that is usually when their doctors put them on hormone replacement therapy………

But unfortunately, they only prescribe estrogen (ERT). However, this often times only makes things worse. Their skin gets drier, extremely itchy and they experience a reduction in sex drive and excess fat accumulation around the hips and abdomen.

To off-set these side effects, Dr. Lee recommends Emerita Pro-Gest Cream which is Paraben Free to stimulate normal progesterone production.

How Do You Choose A Good Cream?

It’s important that you know how much your cream contains before purchasing it. To be effective, it should provide at least 20 mg of USP progesterone per ¼ teaspoon serving in order to be effective.

Another study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology also suggested that a stronger cream (up to 30 milligrams) for optimum effects. They stated that many over the counter products only contain up to 5 milligrams of progesterone per ounce.

USP stands for “United States Pharmacopoeia” and is a government recognized standard of purity and strength. It also means that the progesterone is of the highest quality.

What Is Natural Progesterone Cream?

This cream is derived from plant fats and oils -- a substance called diosgenin -- which is extracted from wild yams or soybeans and are sold over-the-counter without a prescription.

My favorite and - in my opinion - by far the most effective cream is Emerita Pro-Gest Cream.

This brand has been around since 1978 and is now Paraben Free. A study published in 2004 indicated that parabens might have negative effects on breast tissue health. The study suggested that parabens might be absorbed through the skin and may be to breast cancer.

Although the results of this 2004 study were not conclusive, it’s a good idea to make sure the cream you purchase is paraben free.

The Studies

There are several studies on the benefits of progesterone, however, the most impressive study was the one published in the British Journal of Dermatology which tested the effects of this cream on aging skin and the problems normally associated with it.

This study evaluates the effects of progesterone on skin texture, elasticity, hydration, and oil production. This impressive double-blind randomized study involved 40 pre menopausal and postmenopausal women who applied 2% progesterone cream for 16 weeks.

Clinical data shows a 29% reduction in wrinkle counts and depth in the eye area (crows feet). A 9% decrease in nasolabial wrinkle depth and 23% skin firmness. Researchers conclude that progesterone is an effective anti-aging cream and can help increase elasticity and firmness in the skin of pre-menopausal and postmenopausal women.