Perimenopause and menopause can mess up your skin. From breakouts to dryness and signs of ageing, it’s the hormones – oestrogen and progesterone, wreaking havoc. Medi-Gyn Dubai offers a comprehensive approach to managing hormone-related skin conditions in women by addressing the root causes of hormonal imbalances through personalised therapies and diagnostics.
While we offer an integrative functional medicine approach to help manage ageing-related issues, our experts thoroughly assess what works best for you. One such product we recommend is oestrogen face cream!
Today’s beauty and cosmetic industry offers a wide range of products to help you look young. A new product that promises to deliver younger, radiant-looking skin is launched every day. However, a large majority of these products do not deliver on their promises.
But oestrogen face creams, the latest entrants into the market, are game-changers in the anti-ageing skincare range.
Let’s explore whether oestrogen creams really live up to the hype!
What are Oestrogen Face Creams?
Oestrogen face creams are topical formulations designed to deliver small amounts of the hormone directly to the skin. These creams leverage oestrogen’s properties to rejuvenate skin by promoting hydration, enhancing elasticity, and smoothing it. They are particularly effective in females who are undergoing hormonal changes, especially post-menopausal women.
Oestrogen face creams are available as:
- Over-the-counter options: These products contain phytoestrogens (plant-derived compounds that mimic oestrogen)
- Prescription creams: These creams, currently available in the market, contain bioidentical or synthetic oestrogen. At Medi-Gyn, we would only provide you with a natural, bioidentical versions of any hormone-related products
How do Oestrogen Face Creams work?
Oestrogen creams reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and help restore your skin’s youthful glow in the following ways:
- Boost collagen production: Oestrogen stimulates fibroblasts (cells responsible for producing collagen and elastin), helping the skin appear plump and firm.
- Improve hydration and barrier function: Oestrogen increases hyaluronic acid and sebum production, helping combat dry, flaky skin.
- Improve skin elasticity and thickness: Topical oestrogen application can help restore skin density and reduce fine lines and other early signs of ageing.
- Support wound healing: In addition to boosting collagen production, oestrogen supports cell turnover. These activities help heal wounds and sensitive skin quickly.
What happens to skin when oestrogen declines?
As we age, our skin undergoes changes that often reflect deeper shifts within the body, particularly hormonal ones. One of the most prominent players is Oestrogen!
Oestrogen is widely known as the female reproductive hormone. But its role goes way beyond that. It has a significant role in skin health, where it influences elasticity, hydration and thickness. As it declines with age, its effects are observed in various aspects of health, including your skin.
Oestrogen levels begin to drop during perimenopause and continue to decline post-menopause. This hormonal shift affects the skin in multiple ways:
- Reduced collagen production, leading to sagging and wrinkles
- Thinner skin that’s more prone to dryness and irritation
- Decreased sebum production, resulting in a dull, flaky texture
Due to these effects, women often notice a loss of glow, increased crepiness, and slower wound healing. That’s where the concept of topical oestrogen therapy comes in.
It’s no surprise that oestrogen-infused face creams are gaining popularity as a targeted solution for age-related skin concerns. But what exactly are they, and do they work?
Who should use oestrogen creams?
Oestrogen face creams have immense potential and can help you achieve the youthful-looking skin you desire. However, they are not recommended for everyone.
Ideal candidates for oestrogen face creams include:
- Women in perimenopause or menopause seeking skin rejuvenation
- Those with dry, thinning skin who are not responding to traditional moisturisers
Oestrogen face creams are not recommended for:
- Women with a history of breast, ovarian, or uterine cancer
- Anyone already on systemic hormone therapy
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women
If you wish to know more about oestrogen face creams or if you are suitable for them, consult our functional medicine experts at Medi-Gyn. During your consultation with our team, our experts will help determine if topical oestrogen suits your skin and health profile.
Benefits of Oestrogen Face Creams
If you have looked up the results of oestrogen face creams, you are sure to have encountered people whose skin appears smoother and radiant. Many women reported significant improvements after consistently using topical oestrogen creams.
Here are a few benefits of oestrogen face creams:
- Keep your skin hydrated and dewy
- Reduce signs of ageing, such as wrinkles and fine lines
- Improve skin thickness
- Reduce acne breakouts
- Improve skin texture to give you a smoother feel
At Medi-Gyn, our experts will guide you in choosing the best possible oestrogen face cream for your requirements.
Oestrogen Face Creams at Medi-Gyn
At Medi-Gyn, we use carefully curated oestrogen face creams with constituents (in addition to oestrogen) that help enhance the anti-ageing skin effects. These include:
- Progesterone: This hormone improves skin hydration, elasticity and firmness, helping reduce wrinkles.
- Vitamin F (Linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids): These fatty acids protect the skin barrier, retain moisture and keep the skin hydrated while working to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
- Vitamin C: This is a natural antioxidant that prevents the skin from sun damage and boosts collagen levels to increase skin firmness. This vitamin helps reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and photodamage.
- Biotin: This nutrient keeps the skin hydrated and improves overall skin texture.
- Coenzyme Q10: Topical application of Coenzyme Q10 has been shown to effectively protect the skin against damage at the cellular level and improve signs of ageing. In addition to collagen production, this constituent also improves skin elasticity, reduces the appearance of wrinkles, and keeps the skin hydrated, giving it a youthful radiance.
- Vitamin A: It stimulates the production of elastin and collagen, the internal scaffolding of the skin, giving it a plumper and firmer appearance.
Conclusion: Should you try it?
Oestrogen face creams appear to be a promising innovation in hormone-based skincare. They offer a more targeted approach to menopausal and ageing skin. While early research and scientific evidence are encouraging, they aren’t a magic fix and are not for everyone.
If you’re curious, start with a consultation at Medi-Gyn, where our experts will evaluate and assess your medical history and skin goals. Whether you go hormonal or not, the key is informed, intentional skincare that works with your changing body.
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