Apoterra Skincare: how hormones effect your skin in your 40s

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Tips for skin health:

-nutrition:

• include phytoestrogens (flaxseeds, soy)
• antioxidants
• good fats

Supplements:

• higher focus on omega-3s
• vitamin e

skincare:

• hydration
• peptides
• broad spectrum sunscreen
• retinoids and acids that encourage cellular turnover
• lasers, microneedling

hormonal and cellular factors:

• fluctuating estrogen levels impacting hydration and collagen
• slower wound healing

hormonal shifts and visible aging:

• more pronounced fine lines & wrinkles
• thinning of the skin-loss of elasticity
• hyperpigmentation-and uneven tone from cumulative sun exposure