With advancing age and the onset of menopause, the skin becomes less elastic, thinner, and with a more aged appearance due to the decrease in the amount of progesterone and estrogen hormones in the body, which affects the production of collagen and weakens all layers of the skin.
Thus, from the age of 40 or 50 it is common to notice a marked growth of wrinkles, their depth and development of dark patches on the skin that take time to disappear. To combat this problem, there are some moisturizing creams that contain progesterone and which can be applied daily to combat these changes.
Although this may be a great solution to restore elasticity to the skin, they are not able to maintain proper skin hydration and therefore the woman should maintain the hormone replacement recommended by the gynecologist as this is the best way to maintain the skin properly hydrated.
Where to buy
This type of face creams can only be bought at manipulation pharmacies since the formula should be created for each woman but is usually made with about 2% progesterone.
Thus, there are no creams ready to buy in supermarkets or pharmacies, and the only ones exist are the vaginal creams, used to treat dryness in the intimate region, also common in menopause. If you also suffer from this problem, see how you can treat vaginal dryness naturally.
When and how to use
Progesterone creams are indicated for women over the age of 40 and can be used since the onset of menopause symptoms to delay the aging process.
To get all the effects of the cream, one should apply a thin layer of cream on the face before sleeping. In the morning, moisturizer with sunscreen should be applied to maintain the effect of evening cream and prevent the appearance of sun spots on the skin.
In addition, it is necessary to maintain the hormone replacement therapy indicated by the gynecologist to combat other symptoms of this phase of life and help maintain the hydration of the skin.
Who should not use
This type of creams is well tolerated and therefore no known side effects of its use. However, as it has hormones in its composition should only be used with indication of a doctor, not being indicated for women with liver disease, vaginal bleeding or suspecting pregnancy.
