Throughout different stages of life, hormonal changes can impact the appearance of your client's skin. It's natural for our hormones to fluctuate. For example, Oestrogen will naturally rise and fall during the menstrual cycle. These Oestrogen levels will decrease by approximately 50% by the time we reach the age of 50. Hormonal fluctuations can have varying effects on the body and mind throughout different stages of life. These changes can lead to symptoms such as low moods, brain fog, and fatigue. These changes can also cause noticeable changes to the skin.

The skin experts at Advanced Nutrition Programme have outlined some of the effects of hormonal changes on the skin during the different stages of life, including the 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s. 

As our bodies and skin go through normal changes, it's crucial to remind our clients to appreciate and nurture their beautiful skin, no matter what stage of life they are in. Keep reading to discover effective ways to assist your clients in managing these natural changes in the skin. 

Your clients in their twenties and thirties

From around the age of 26, women may notice changes in the areas around their chin and jawline. This change is often associated with hormonal fluctuations that occur just before their menstrual cycle, which can stimulate sebaceous glands and result in breakouts.

As a result of damage to the skin from the teenage years caused by too much blue light and UV exposure, lines and wrinkles may also start to appear. Furthermore, as the collagen production and cell turnover rate begin to slow, your client's skin may lose some of its luminosity and appear dull.

To address these skin concerns for your clients, incorporating products with ingredients like vitamin A can aid in revitalizing the skin, and vitamin C, which supports collagen formation**, resulting in a more youthful and radiant complexion.

Your clients in their forties

As your clients approach menopause, they may experience perimenopause, which is a sometimes challenging stage before menopause. Perimenopause can last around 3-4 years. During this period, hormone production can fluctuate, including Oestrogen levels, which can lead to thinning of the skin and loss of collagen and elastin. Additionally, various environmental factors, such as UV and blue light exposure, plus lifestyle and diet choices, can all contribute to the quality and health of your client's skin.

As we age, the hormones that help to regulate the sebaceous glands, such as Oestrogen, start to decline, which can result in stubborn breakouts. This can also be further aggravated by a slowing of the skin cell renewal process in mature skin, leading to an accumulation of excess skin cells. Consequently, blocked pores filled with sebum become more inflamed, causing redness and inflammaging.

Decreasing levels of Oestrogen can have an effect on the skin and can cause dryness and sometimes itchy skin. 

The skin solution? Try introducing omega fatty acids into your client's diet to help combat changes in the skin's oil production. A daily skin box such as Skin Ultimate can provide essential support for the skin. 

Your clients in their fifties 

For most women, menopause occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 and signifies the end of their menstrual period and fertility ends.

Many women are familiar with the symptoms that come with menopause, such as hot flushes, trouble sleeping, and changes in skin appearance. One of the most noticeable changes can include an increase in fine lines and wrinkles, which become more prominent as skin loses elasticity and begins to sag. Additionally, menopausal women may experience dry skin due to a decrease in natural oils produced by the body. As melanin levels decrease and skin becomes lighter, it becomes more susceptible to sun damage. Some women may also notice changes in their skin based on the season and may notice oily skin due to a decline in Oestrogen levels.

During this period, it's essential that your clients take care of their skin by incorporating active ingredients like vitamin A, vitamin C, and antioxidants** to protect against free radicals. Vitamin C helps to support collagen production*, and vitamin A helps generate healthy-looking* skin cells, including omega 3 and 6 fatty acids to help compensate for the decline in oils and nutrients.

Want to support your client's skin throughout all phases of life with a 100% skincare approach? Help your clients achieve healthy, happy skin from within, contact us here to learn more. 

*Vitamin A contributes to the normal maintenance of skin

**Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of collagen and protects the skin from oxidative stress