NEW YORK—According to The Effects of Menopause on the Skin, a survey sponsored by Vichy Laboratoires, a division of L'Oreal Active Cosmetics, the vast majority of women older than 50 reported experiencing notable changes in the condition of their skin during menopause. In fact, 53 percent of the 686 females surveyed reported the most common issue they faced after entering menopause was dry skin, followed closely by an increase in wrinkles and a sagging neck.
The results of this consumer survey are further supported by additional research conducted by Vichy Laboratoires. According to a survey of 625 dermatologists at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting 2010, the number one skin concern reported by menopausal patients is dry skin, followed in second by wrinkles.
Hormones play a major role in the effects of menopause on the skin conditions of women. "By the time women hit their late 40s and 50s, as estrogen levels drop off, they often experience a rapid increase in collagen breakdown," said Boston dermatologist Ranella Hirsch, M.D. “In particular, this can manifest as sagging skin of the neck and jaw line and is highly bothersome to my patients."
Vichy Laboratoires developed the Vichy NEOVADIOL GF collection, which specifically addresses the needs of women experiencing the effects of hormonal slowdown due to menopause. Vichy Laboratoires selected Pro-Xylane™, a densifying molecule that helps skin visibly regain density and hydration; and Proteic Gf, a moth bean protein extract to stimulate the synthesis of growth factors at the dermis and epidermis levels, as key ingredients in NEOVADIOL Gf. According to the company, the U.S.-patented combination has been shown to address sagging skin and the loss of density and moisture. It reconstructs skin tissues to a denser quality in one month, revealing a redefined jaw line, firmer neck and smoother lines.