Premenopause and dryness: natural solutions to better cope with this transition

Wondering why your skin is getting drier and you're experiencing intimate discomfort as you approach your fifties? Let's talk about premenopause and natural solutions to help you get through this period better.

What is premenopause?

Perimenopause is the transitional period before menopause. During this phase, your body begins producing fewer hormones like estrogen and progesterone. These hormonal changes can cause a variety of symptoms, including hot flashes, dry skin, and vaginal dryness.

Natural solutions for skin and vaginal dryness

Two plants stand out in particular for their benefits during premenopause: evening primrose and borage.

Evening primrose oil

Evening primrose oil is rich in essential fatty acids, including gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Here are its main benefits:

• Skin Hydration : Helps maintain optimal hydration, reducing itching and tightness.
• Soft and supple skin : Helps soften and smooth the skin.

Borage oil

Borage oil, also rich in GLA, has anti-inflammatory properties. It offers several benefits:

• Improved skin elasticity : Effective in reducing signs of dryness and improving skin suppleness.
• Mucous membrane hydration : Helps maintain mucous membrane hydration, which is beneficial in combating vaginal dryness.

How to use these oils?

You can enjoy the benefits of evening primrose oil and borage oil in two ways:

• Internal use : Take them as a dietary supplement to rebalance your hormone levels and hydrate your body from the inside out.
• External use : Apply them directly to your skin for deep hydration and surface nourishment.