Facial sagging and 9 other symptoms of menopause in your skin after 40 years

One day you're young, and the next you're startled when your phone's camera suddenly turns and focuses on your face. Have you experienced this too? It happens to those of us over forty, and especially over fifty. Whether you're in perimenopause (this limbo of random symptoms that sometimes come and sometimes go), or already menopausal—that is, you've had your last period—there are symptoms that many women experience, often without sharing them with anyone . It's frustrating that what you gain in wisdom on one hand, you lose on the other with sagging skin and lack of muscle tone.

Some of the most common symptoms of menopause are:

SAGGING SKIN: This is the most relevant and unbearable symptom. Facial contours begin to blur. As Myriam from the SKINVITY team says, "You don't really realize what firmness is until you see sagging skin around your face and neck." Another classic symptom of sagging skin is loose skin on the knees and elbows, and on the thighs, it's sometimes mistaken for cellulite. The good news is that we can treat it very effectively .

DRYNESS : Our skin goes from spring to a constant heat wave. That's why, at this stage, your favorite word should be hydration. And your second favorite: nourishment. With these two words as your mantra, restoring softness to your skin is possible. Friends, with a good serum , anything is possible.

VOLUME LOSS: Turning up the volume on your favorite playlist won't solve this other common problem at this stage. Radiofrequency, on the other hand, does help, and so does LED lighting.

APPEARANCE OF WRINKLES: Almost all wrinkles appear, but the ones that bother us the most are crow's feet, frown lines, and nasolabial folds, which become more pronounced with the obvious sagging of skin. Fine lines of expression, those that betray how much you've laughed or gestured, also become more prominent.

SKIN SPOTS: This is one of the most typical signs of aging. It's also one of the most distressing, because it links us to this new stage of life, highlighting the loss of youth. In our minds, it was our grandmothers who had spots and sagging skin. Until one day, you have them too. A good sunscreen and specific treatments will be your best defenses.

SENSITIVITY: The significant hormonal changes that come with this period sometimes make us more sensitive, and not just emotionally. Suddenly, our skin decides that anything can affect it. Seeking out products designed for sensitive skin and avoiding sudden temperature changes will help keep things calm, at least for your skin.

THINNER SKIN: As we age, our skin becomes thinner and more vulnerable. Nourishing it from within with a diet rich in antioxidants and fatty acids is essential, and supplementing with a product containing nutrients to support its care is wise.

LARGER PORES: Double cleansing is a well-known essential for any woman over 40. Combining this with a device that soothes irritated skin quickly improves this symptom.

LESS LIGHT: You may be glowing inside, but it might not show on the outside. This lack of light is closely linked to hormonal imbalances and is something many women mention when they contact us.

Lucía T tells us: “Almost overnight, I started noticing a tired face every day, like a sallow complexion. Your LED mask works great for me and in just a few weeks I've already recovered my tone and radiance.”

A FEEL OF TIGHTNESS: This symptom, like sagging skin, is a reminder that our skin needs more pampering. Make yourself a treat, light a candle, and loosen the tightness in your skin and soul.

Menopause is just another stage of life . Neither better nor worse, just different from others. The good thing is that we talk about it now, we address the more unpleasant aspects, like sagging skin, and that makes it easier to focus on the positive .