Before menopause, my skin was something I barely thought about. It had its moments—sometimes dry, sometimes oily—but it was generally pretty predictable.

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During menopause, the changes in my skin were even more pronounced. As my estrogen levels dropped, it was like my skin was slowly losing its ability to hold moisture. I became more sensitive to things like harsh soaps and even the weather. My once smooth, plump skin started to sag a little, especially around my jawline, and I noticed more age spots appearing out of nowhere. Even though I tried using more hydrating creams, I still felt like something was missing. The skin on my face seemed thinner, and I became hyper-aware of every new line or dark spot. It felt like I was watching my skin age in fast forward.

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After menopause, the changes continued. My skin felt even more delicate, and I had to be more careful about what I applied. That's when I heard about creams with estriol a form of estrogen, and honestly, they’ve been a game changer for me. Estrogen creams have helped restore some of the moisture my skin had lost, and they seem to plump things up a little, making my skin feel smoother and more hydrated. It’s like the elasticity I had in my younger years has returned in small ways, especially in areas where I used to feel dry or saggy. I still use my usual moisturizer, but I’ve found that adding estrogen-based products has made a noticeable difference in reducing the dullness and increasing my skin's resilience. It’s not a miracle cure, but it’s definitely helped me feel like my skin is being taken care of during this time of transition.

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