Pantene Menopause Shampoo, For Dry Hair And Scalp, Anti Hair Loss Care, Densifies Thinning Hair, Vitamin B3 & White Tea, Hair Thickening Products For Women, Hair Biology, 250ml

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Menopause comes at a time in life when we have developed much wisdom and are enjoying our strongest sense of self, yet this transition can often destabilise us overwhelmingly. Whilst symptoms of mood, hot flushes, aches, pains, and low libido are really common during peri-menopause, many women I speak to in my clinic experience changes to their skin and hair as well. Firstly, when it comes to your complexion, you might notice that skin loses its elasticity and youthful volume, and you may be more prone to sagging or jowls. This is because collagen, the protein in the skin that helps to keep skin firm, decreases by around 30% in the first five years after menopause owing to a decrease in oestrogen. Wrinkles that used to appear only with a smile or frown can become visible all the time. You may also notice more fragile skin underneath your eyes, causing pouches. If you are deficient in any vitamin or mineral your hair will usually be the first thing your body neglects. While a balanced diet containing all food groups is key, hair is made of protein, making adequate daily consumption of protein highly important. Aim for a 120g portion of a “complete protein” with breakfast and lunch, when nutrient requirements are greatest. Good examples are eggs, fish, lean meat, tofu, lentils, poultry and low-fat cottage cheese. 5 DIY natural remedies for a dry or irritated scalp As you approach the menopause, your level of oestrogen starts to decline, which does have an affect on your scalp. ‘Oestrogen affects the life cycle of hair and therefore scalp health,’ explains Natalie Carr, trichologist at Philip Kingsley. ‘As the secretion of oestrogen declines, so does the length to which the hair will grow.’ As busy women, it can be challenging to find the time to research the information needed for supplementation that will benefit your body throughout menopause. It is also a chore to remember to take a variety of different supplementations daily, and difficult to know what works best together for your body. Probiotics, glutamine, zinc, schisandra, milk thistle, turmeric and super-berries like Goji and Bilberry can all benefit acne-prone skin, so look for these ingredients in your supplements or add them into your healthy eating routine.

For haircare, avoid long hot showers which can further dry out the scalp. As well as this, you should use mild, natural shampoos and avoid harsh soaps as this can be drying. Follow this up with a nourishing moisturiser, ensuring you are always moisturising after showers. For your scalp, avoid hair products with too many synthetic fragrances, colours, sulphates, and parabens. Collagen is a protein that gives your skin and other tissues elasticity and supplementing with this, and other nutrients such as zinc, vitamin C and antioxidants have been scientifically shown to encourage brightness, hydration and youthfulness during peri-menopause and menopause. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ And this leads to changes in pH balance. ‘As sebum is acidic, the scalp may become less acidic in later life, however, this won’t affect the overall condition of the hair, it just may need a boost from shine sprays or scalp specific conditioners.’ How does nutrition affect scalp health? These clarifying shampoos are formulated to provide a deeper clean than your average shampoo, all while helping to keep oil at bay for longer. So, if you're fed up with washing your hair more frequently, consider trying something new.

An itchy scalp is a common problem that occurs during menopause and sometimes it is accompanied by visible signs, such as scabbed or flaking skin and red patches. If you find your scalp is irritated after a long, hot shower, this could also be the first signs of a dry and itchy scalp during menopause. What can be done to prevent or support peri-menopausal changes?Nutrition can play a key role in scalp health. ‘Hair is a dispensable tissue –psychologically it is hugely important, but physiologically we could easily survive without it,’ says trichologist Anabel Kingsley.‘ In terms of diet this means that our hair is never given priority – it’s the last to receive any nutrients we take in and is the first part of us that gets these withheld.