An increase in dryness, a reduction in skin thickness and elasticity, alterations in surface roughness and microrelief, and an accentuation of the main ageing signs are some of the characteristic consequences of menopause on the skin.
Menopause corresponds to a demanding period in time for mid-life women in terms of skin care, because of an acceleration of the main ageing signs that not only affect their physical appearance, but also their self-esteem. CellynkageTM marine ingredient is an exopolysaccharide (EPS) obtained through biotechnology that has shown potential rejuvenating benefits on menopausal skin. The ingredient does so by improving the overall communication of the skin in both a direct and nondirect way.
A decline in extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins, such as collagen, is key to understand this accelerated ageing process. One of the triggering factors for this skin degenerating process corresponds to the hormonal deficiency, such as the loss in estrogens, experienced during this time frame, which in turn alters the signalling exchange between skin cells.1
Intercellular communication within the skin
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