Woman-to-Woman, a Skin Care GuideWritten by John Russell
Woman-to-Woman, a Skin Care GuideDue to cycles in a woman's lifespan, her skin is different than a man's skin. Specifically, women have thinner skin than men which makes exposure to sun critically more important to a woman. Always use skin care products that have sunscreen at least SPF8 level. The skin on arms, back, and legs should be protected whenever skin is exposed to sun. Typically, critical hours are 10am until 4pm, however, closer to Equator, more critical SPF level and exposure time. It is said that women are said to age more quickly than men and sun exposure issue is a major factor. The sun's penetrating UVA rays on under protected skin allow sun's penetrating UVA rays to more quickly and deeply damage a woman's thinner skin. As a result of western women's dress, melanoma develops on different body areas than men. Because fashion dictates, women often wear skirts, most common site for serious skin issues is lower legs. In men, melanoma is most commonly found on back. To protect yourself from skin cancer, remember to cover all exposed skin at all times. A woman's skin also tends to change color and texture with age; while sun exposure is responsible for many of these changes, others are caused by dynamic hormonal variations that occur around and during menopause. The hormone estrogen is responsible for maintaining bony framework beneath skin and helps keep skin soft and resilient and works to keep a vibrant, healthy facial complexion. The issue of hormone replacement therapy is front and center in news today. The use of all-natural progesterone creams provides many or all of benefits hormone replacement therapy does, however, with natural products and without many of side effects. More information about natural progesterone replacement can be found at www.realprogesterone.com.
| | EFFECTS OF HORMONE LOSSWritten by John Russell
EFFECTS OF HORMONE LOSS As women age estrogen levels fall, which impacts many parts of body including skin, bones, and bladderDry itchy skin is a common complaint. FACT: Without estrogen, body tissues lose elasticity and shrink. A common complaint is you feel like your skin is crawling or it becomes sweaty and hot. There is an increased sensitivity to sun, problem with teeth such as bleeding gums, lose teeth, and eyes may be dry and itchy. FACT: Estrogen is a hormone that is circulated in blood and affect both well being and general state of health. FACT: Menopause is triggered by hormonal changes in endocrin system. FACT: The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates (the father of medicine) was first to describe menopause, which he put at age of 50. FACT: A blood test called follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) can reveal arrival of menopause. The common medical response to menopause and estrogen loss is Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). HRT is a synthetic form that acts as a replacement for natural hormone, estrogen, body produced in higher levels prior to menopause. Hormone Replacement Therapy must be prescribed by a licensed physician. Recent studies indicate HRT has potential for significant side effects. The side effects should be carefully evaluated. More information on risks of HRT can be found from following sources: 1. National Women’s Health Network – 514 10th Street NW, Suite 402, Washington, DC 20004, Phone 202-347-1140. 2. National Institution on Aging Information Center – P.O. Box 8057, Gaitnersburg, MD 20898-8057, Phone 800-222-2225, Publishes resource directory for older people, resources for women’s health and aging.
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