Have you ever wondered how hormones affect your skin? Has your skin’s appearance changed since cancer treatment and since menopause? Feel like a prune? Oh gosh, I dislike this phrase but I know what they mean!

We have an amazing expert on the show today, Dr. Mandy Leonhardt is a menopause specialist and author of two books. She has done all the research for you and read hundreds of papers and studies to understand how our skin works and how it interacts with our hormones.

On today’s show, I want to bust some myths with Mandy. Which products work? And which is a waste of our money? We also go through some practical tips and advice ranging from medical treatments, skincare ingredients, easy lifestyle changes, nutrition and supplements.

We talk about: 

Cleansers

Moisturiser

Retinol 

Collagen 

Sunscreen

Magnesium Glycinate

Episode Highlights: 

00:00 Intro.

04:03 Hormonal changes impact skin, hair, and well-being.

12:07 Addressing internal conflict about physical appearance options.

16:20 Genes, lifestyle, and bone density's effect summarised.

19:29 Limit cleansing, use water in the morning.

21:53 Choose right moisturiser for skin, not cost.

24:20 Active ingredients in cosmetics and their impact.

31:38 Retinol in skin cream can have drawbacks.

36:39 Topical oestrogen.

38:30 Mineral sunscreens derived from mineral oxides.

46:07 Collagen supplements.

Connect with us:

For more information and resources visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org 

Or follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancer 

Join our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub

The walking challenge I mention is here for you: https://move-with-menopause-and-cancer.raiselysite.com/

Dr. Leonhardt’s books are here for you:

What Every Woman Needs to Know About Her Skin and Hair: How the hormones on your inside affect you on the outside 

The Complete Guide to POI and Early Menopause: Practical Advice and Support for Living with Early Menopause and POI