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When you consider the fact 43 million women are currently at some stage of menopause in the United States alone according to census data, you can’t help but wonder why we aren’t talking about it more. Even more surprising is that many women don’t realize menopause can also cause changes to skin. These changes from shifting hormones call for a shift in skin care as well, which is the inspiration behind Vichy’s latest product launch: Neovadiol Meno 5 Bi-Serum. Before we dive into all the details, let’s answer some important questions, such as:

• What is menopause?

• How does menopause affect skin?

• What is Vichy’s new serum for menopausal skin?

What is menopause?

Let’s set the record straight: Menopause is officially diagnosed once you haven’t had your period for twelve consecutive months. However, your menstrual cycle may become irregular, and it’s likely you’ll experience other body (and skin) changes before you reach this point.

The average age of menopause in the United States is 51, yet peri-menopause symptoms generally begin two to six (or even up to ten) years beforehand. During this time, hormonal variations may occur, which can lead to irregular periods as well as a sensation of heat and visible flushing of the face and chest, mood swings and fatigue.

How does menopause affect skin?

Remember that perimenopause symptoms are a natural part of the process. Once your ovaries stop producing estrogen and progesterone (and your period has been absent for twelve months), perimenopausal symptoms may subside as you enter into postmenopause. However, across the stages, roughly 72 percent of women report that menopause had an impact on their skin.

Based on dermatologist observation, at menopause the skin loses:

• 57% of its lipids

• 30% of its collagen in the first five years

• 1.5% of its elasticity per year

• 1.13% of its thickness per year over the first fifteen to eighteen years of menopause

Meet Vichy’s new serum for menopausal skin

Vichy created the Neovadiol Meno 5 Bi-Serum to meet your skin’s needs and concerns during perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause. Its lightweight, oil-in-water formula provides nourishing hydration while improving the look of wrinkles, dark spots and the feel of skin firmness. This multitasking serum covers all the menopause skin care bases to help enhance and restore the skin’s smooth, radiant appearance.

Among the key ingredients are:

• Proxylane™: This sugar-derived ingredient helps enhance the feel of skin firmness and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

• Cassia extract: This helps plump and firm the appearance of the skin.

• Vitamins B3, C and E: These antioxidants help shield the skin from free-radical damage.

• Omega-6 and -9 fatty acids: They replenish moisture to relieve dry skin and create a protective lipid barrier.

• Vichy Volcanic Water: It strengthens the skin moisture barrier and protects it from external aggressors, such as pollution.

With twenty years of pioneering skin expertise, Vichy is proud to add this face serum for perimenopause and postmenopause to its collection to help provide effective skin care at every life stage.

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