Menopause 101: The Essential Guide to Thriving Through the Change

Menopause, a topic all women can relate to, doesn't just impact your health but can also change your beauty routine according to board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky. When menopause occurs, it slows down the production of estrogen and progesterone hormones, which in turn majorly affects the body, not only in how you feel, but how you look as well with of course, hot flashes but also dry, itchy skin to thinning hair. However, Dr. Zubritsky says there are easy over-the-counter and affordable products that can help. Let's start with hair. She recommends John Frieda's ULTRAfiller+ Collection designed to help people with fine, thin hair get the look of thicker, fuller hair instantly. There's a thickening shampoo, conditioner and styling spray. Each around $10 at Walmart and Amazon. The doc also loves the new John Frieda ULTRAfiller+ Hair Density Scalp Serum for Fine Hair ($10.97). It's powered by an advanced blend of capixyl™ and baicapil™ clinically proven to promote denser hair strands. It's non greasy (or ultra-lightweight) so you can use it on wet or dry hair. Using these together every day will really help reduce breakage and hair shedding for thicker, fuller hair. Next for your skin, you want to try Puri-CAPILIQUE Redness Soothing Dermo Mist Toner for The Face from the brand Pharmaceris. Pharmaceris is a European 'dermocosmetics' skincare line developed by an expert team of dermatologists, biologists, and chemists. Pharmaceris is well-known in European pharmacies, and it recently launched in the US at Walgreens.com and in nearly 1,600 Walgreens stores nationwide. This refreshing, soothing, and hydrating toner mist instantaneously cools you down and combats redness, excessive dryness, irritation, and hyperpigmentation. All of which are affected by menopause. Use this toner in your daily skincare routine and as a midday refresher, or any time you need a calming spritz. It's suitable for all skin types and it's just $14.99. What else should we be doing? Drinking enough water and eating right is huge. Make sure your meals are high in protein, antioxidants, and Omega-3 fatty acids to really help boost collagen in your skin, which drops once you hit menopause. Underrated things like getting enough sleep are crucial. Eight hours a night can really boost mood and energy. Lastly, don't forget to relax and destress to reduce cortisol levels.