{"title":"Benefits of Estrogen in Aging","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSkin Benefits of Estrogen in Aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven if we are perfectly healthy and are still as energetic and spry as we were as teenagers, our complexion can still betray the reality of our age. The skin is susceptible to aging more than any other organ in the body. It is the largest organ in the body and acts as it is the layer that protects the body from chemicals, bacteria, pollutants, and the harsh sun. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn women, the reproductive hormone called estrogen plays a vital role in our skin's health and how young and vibrant it appears. This is why, after menopause, many women see a sharp decline in the quality of their complexion, as the body produces significantly less estrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstrogen's primary function is to ensure the female reproductive cycle works appropriately. It is made in the ovaries and at higher levels when a woman is pregnant, as it plays a role in the baby's health and life. However, it also plays a role in over 400 functions. Even men produce estrogen at low levels, just as women have a small degree of testosterone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStudies of Estrogen and Aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecent studies have found that estrogen seriously affects the skin, including dictating when the \u003cstrong\u003eaging process\u003c\/strong\u003e begins and sometimes even reversing it with a \u003ca title=\"No injections needed, just apply to the face.\" href=\"\/products\/expression-line-deep-wrinkle-serum\"\u003etopical application\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstrogen loss can take a toll on how your skin looks after age 30. Both peri-menopausal and menopausal women can experience accelerated aging due to the lack of estrogen our bodies once produce.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0069\/7719\/1993\/files\/fresh-rose-aging-complexions.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh Rose Seven Signs of Aging\" class=\"img-responsive\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeven Signs of Aging:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAccelerated Formation of Fine Lines and Wrinkles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLoss of Elasticity and Firmness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThin or Translucent Skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDry, Dehydrated Skin that looks Dull or Sallow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUneven Pigmentation, including Spots or Redness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFacial Hair Growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHypersensitivity (more sensitive to the sun, chemicals, irritation, allergies, and bruising)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudies conducted by the University of California found that estrogen often controls how much moisture the skin will hold and how quickly it produces collagen. These two factors are often behind many signs of \u003ca title=\"Seven Signs of Aging\" href=\"\/collections\/why-do-we-age\"\u003eaging.\u003c\/a\u003e Improper moisture, a breakdown of collagen stores, and less collagen production can seriously affect the skin. The study found that women whose skin was treated topically with estrogen had better moisture retention and much better collagen production. Both of these factors prevented wrinkling in the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was also discovered that women with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/anti-aging-serums\" title=\"Blotchiness, Uneven Skin-Tone\"\u003eage spots\u003c\/a\u003e treated topically with estrogen often found that these brown patches began to fade over time. Accelerated aging from the sun causes many of these brown patches—the sign of photoaging that occurred much earlier in life and for which there seemed no remedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA topical application of estrogen helped lessen the appearance of these spots. It also improved the skin's overall texture and appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe study also found that estrogen can reduce acne, which many women, even into their \u003cem\u003emature years\u003c\/em\u003e, still struggle with, even after leaving puberty behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstrogen can help to lessen the amount of androgen production, which, in turn, contributes to regulating oil production in the skin, leading to fewer clogged pores and fewer pimples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca title=\"WSU Human Development Skincare Specialist\" href=\"\/pages\/about\"\u003eKari Thomas\u003c\/a\u003e wrote this article.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0069\/7719\/1993\/collections\/0c740eac739b2aa0fd15672a18956c4a.jpg?v=1670277616","url":"https:\/\/nituralorganicskincare.com\/collections\/benefits-of-estrogen-in-aging.oembed","provider":"Skin Perfection Natural and Organic Skin Care","version":"1.0","type":"link"}