Menopause is a transformative phase in a woman’s life, marked by hormonal changes that can significantly impact skin health.
As oestrogen levels decline, menopausal skin becomes more prone to dryness, dullness and a loss of elasticity. In the quest for effective skincare solutions, spicules have emerged as a promising ingredient with a range of benefits tailored to the specific needs of menopausal skin.
Let’s explore how the spicules in SQT can help address the challenges faced by menopausal skin, and promote a radiant and rejuvenated complexion.
Stimulates Collagen Production
One of the key benefits of spicules for menopausal skin is their ability to stimulate collagen production. As oestrogen levels decrease during menopause, collagen synthesis slows down. This leads to a loss of firmness and elasticity in the skin.
Spicules promote collagen production, helping restore skin’s suppleness and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. By boosting collagen levels, spicules can help menopausal skin regain its youthful vitality and resilience.
Enhances Skin Renewal and Product Absorption Rates
Menopausal skin often experiences a slowdown in the natural process of cell turnover taking almost 60 days. This leads to a buildup of dead skin cells and a dull, lacklustre complexion. Yes, all of those amazing ingredients you are using at home generally just sit on the surface layer and don’t penetrate the skin enough.
Spicules act as microscopic channels, allowing skincare products to penetrate deeper into the skin’s layers. This enhanced penetration ensures that key ingredients, such as antioxidants, vitamins and hydrating agents, can exert their effects more efficiently. This results in better overall skin health and increasing product absorption by as much as 3000%.
SQT Spicules offer a gentle exfoliating effect, helping to remove dead skin cells and promote the renewal of fresh, healthy skin. By encouraging cell turnover, spicules can reveal smoother, more radiant skin underneath. Plus, signs of ageing are diminished and a youthful glow is restored to menopausal skin.
Improves Skin Texture and Tone
Uneven skin texture and tone are common concerns for menopausal women. Hormonal changes can lead to hyperpigmentation, age spots and rough patches. Spicules can help address these issues by exfoliating the skin and promoting the removal of dead, pigmented cells.
Additionally, spicules’ collagen-stimulating properties can help improve skin texture, resulting in a smoother, more refined complexion. With regular use, menopausal skin can appear brighter, more even-toned and visibly rejuvenated.
Boosts Hydration and Barrier Function
Dryness and dehydration are prevalent issues for menopausal skin, as decreased oestrogen levels can impair the skin’s ability to retain moisture. Spicules help enhance hydration by facilitating the absorption of moisture and reinforcing the skin’s natural barrier function.
By strengthening the skin’s protective barrier, spicules help prevent moisture loss and improve overall skin health. Menopausal skin feels softer, smoother and more resilient, with reduced sensitivity and irritation.
Addresses Hormonal Acne and Breakouts
While menopause typically brings a decrease in oil production, some women may still experience hormonal acne and occasional breakouts due to fluctuating hormone levels. Spicules can help alleviate these concerns by unclogging pores, reducing inflammation and promoting skin renewal.
Their gentle exfoliating action helps prevent the buildup of pore-clogging debris, while their anti-inflammatory properties soothe and calm irritated skin. With continued use, spicules can help menopausal women achieve clearer, healthier-looking skin.
Spicules offer a multitude of benefits for menopausal skin, from stimulating collagen production to improving skin texture and hydration. By incorporating treatments such as SQT spicule-based treatments into their skincare routine, menopausal women can address common concerns such as fine lines, dullness, dryness and hormonal acne.
With their rejuvenating properties and ability to promote skin renewal, spicules hold great promise as a skincare ingredient tailored to the unique needs of menopausal skin.
Embrace the power of spicules and rediscover a youthful, radiant complexion during this transformative phase of life. Book yours now at our Birmingham clinic. We were the first clinic in the city to offer the revolutionary SQT Bio Microneedling treatment!
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