Women's hormones help maintain youthfulness in the skin. After menopause, however, the skin begins to change. You're probably wondering what's going on with her after menopause? Research shows the following structural changes:

Reduces regeneration of cells

The top layer of the skin, called epidermis, is relaxed and thinning, the skin cells in this layer (called keratinocytes) do not renew quickly. The epidermal cell layer is dried and retains water less than before the menopause. The result: Your skin is scaly, crusty and dry.

Decreased collagen

The second layer of skin, called derma, loses up to 30% of your dermal collagen during the first five years after menopause. There is a slower loss of about 2% per year over the next 20 years.

Dehydration

Dermatitis significantly reduces moisture-retaining substances called skin glycosaminoglycans (including hyaluronic acid).

Oxidative stress

The oxidative damage to the skin accelerates after menopause and leads to greater damage to skin structures such as cells, collagen and elastin. This damage is much greater than in sun damage and natural aging.