Skin changes through menopause
Have you noticed your skin becoming dry or itchy as you enter the menopause?
What symptoms can women experience?
SKIN that is dry and itchy is another symptom women can experience with fluctuating hormone levels during perimenopause.
Some women may find that their skin can develop blemishes and may feel very dry to touch. This is because the production of collagen which helps to maintain skin’s elasticity is reduced as estrogen levels drop in the body.
Women can report various symptoms affecting the skin as they go through menopause. Dry and itchy skin is the most common complaint and can occur in the back, arms and legs, neck, and chest. Women may also complain of skin rashes, irritation, and changes to the skin pigment.
Are there any other contributing factors?
There may be other contributing factors to skin complaints during this time, but if it has developed during menopause, it is likely that reduced hormone levels could be the cause.
To help keep skin healthy, it is important to have a healthy diet and lifestyle and avoid things that are harmful to the skin, such as smoking, dehydration, stress, skin-irritating soaps and body lotions, and overexposure to the sun.
Are there any essential oils that can help?
Essential Oils that help support healthy skin include:
• Lavender
• Frankincense
• Rose
• Myrrh
• Blue Tansy
• Roman Chamomile
• Detoxification Blend – Zendocrine
• Anti-Aging Blend – Saulbelle
• Yarrow Pom
BLUE TANSY is an annual yellow-flowered Mediterranean plant found in northern Morocco. Chamazulene, a chemical component in BLUE TANSY, provides its characteristic indigo color. When this beautiful flower is distilled, a chemical reaction occurs, leaving a beautiful, rich colour. It’s perfect for massaging into the skin with a carrier oil to provide soothing relief and skin support. BLUE TANSY is already found in our Deep Blue Blend.
Benefits of using Essential Oils
Aromatically, you will enjoy the benefits of self-motivation, energy, and boosting your immune system. When you are battling change and just feeling like you can’t get started with a task, BLUE TANSY will help you step up and be inspired to get moving.
PRACTICAL USES
• Diffuse to uplift mood and create a positive atmosphere.
For daily skin support, add one drop of your chosen essential oil to two ounces of your favourite moisturiser or cleanser and apply topically to help reduce the appearance of blemishes or soothe skin irritations.
Enjoy 
