In recent years, also thanks to celeb who have talked about it, the fog (and shame, yes) around menopause has gradually cleared. Until recently, in fact, due to the lack of speeches on the subject, menopause has always been feared by women who, especially between 40 and 50 years old, therefore in the phase that precedes it (so called perimenopausa), have been tormented and agitated in search of a “solution” to the problem. The fact is, there is no solution, why menopause is not a problem but a fact accompanied, of course, by physical changes, but also by mental obstacles to be overcome.
What women want? Easy: maintain luminous skin, glossy and thick hair, strong nails. Because hunting the claws never ends. And then, feel good about yourself, without being devoured by hot flashes, fat and sleepless nights. Last but not least, do not put the sign Closed to the private parts.
TUNING ON THE FREQUENCIES OF THE MENOPAUSE
«I believe that menopause is the beginning of a new and wonderful phase in a woman’s life. The time has come to ‘tune in’ to our bodies and embrace this new chapter. I feel like myself and love my body much more today, at 58, than I ever have before. I was prepared for menopause, hot flashes and stuff like that, but when my body started to change, I realized that I still had many questions to ask, but the more I listened to what my body was telling me, the more relaxed and comfortable I felt“, has explained Kim Cattrall aka the legendary Samatha Jones in 2014, protagonist of the campaign Tune in To Menopause (Tune in to menopause), in which he invited women to open up and ad face this new period of life with style. We follow his winning example and begin to adapt frequencies from the very beginning, starting with the decade of transition, the perimenopausa.
BEAUTY EVOLVES, IT DOESN’T DECREASE
In the US they call it the big change, but today this phase is no longer an earthquake that is witnessed impassively. We love each other more, we are masters of ourselves and aware that, between 40 and 50, the sex hormones (such as estrogen and progesterone) within us fluctuate wildly: in this transition phase a series of c’s occurphysical changes, which also include those of the skin which, as in puberty, can become fatter, prone to blemishes and difficult to manage. We can wake up in the morning with pimples on chin and jaw in mood adolescent, but, at the same time, the first signs of aging. A deadly combo. Other “symptoms” include dryness and dehydration (the skin loses its ability to hold water), decreased production of collagen, the appearance of spots and even hairs on the face. Don’t worry though. Even in this phase it is clear that you can be at the top. If not quite like Monica Bellucci, almost. In any case, we take it as inspo.
ENTER TOP MODE
Here she is to do list: follow an anti-inflammatory diet, apply moisturizers with hyaluronic acid and of course High SPF during the day, avoid hot showers or anything that can further dehydrate the body and skin, use mild detergents and breathable fabrics. Good news then, because more and more are the beauty brand which include ad hoc lines and aesthetic treatments that improve the texture and tone of the skin, as well as increase the production of collagen during this period.
As for the skin, we can also do a lot for hair and nails without giving up, perhaps, beauty signature that have always characterized us. If they seem more fragile to us, it is first of all good to observe a balanced diet rich in nutrients and take a pool of targeted supplements. And the like-catching selfies don’t end at 40. The important thing is to remember that change is transformation. Therefore, always stay one step ahead.
In general, a healthy diet and regular exercise help relieve symptoms of perimenopause, including those related to mood, fatigue and stress while breathing and relaxation techniques help manage hot flashes. Physical activity also means dancing, taking long walks or cycling, aquagym, pilates, martial arts, all fun activities that also lift the mood and earn points for beauty. What about sex? Ok, the arrival of menopause wreaks havoc between the sheets: Hormonal fluctuations and decreased desire go hand in hand. But even this is a taboo to break, talking about it and trying to find alternative solutions to rediscover pleasure even while we are saying bye bye to the cycle.
The secret is therefore feel good about yourself facing this phase of life with intelligence and the right lightness and relaxation to taste. On the other hand, as Kristin Scott Thomas said, “it is the end of the cycle, not of life.”
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