Menopause Changes Your Skin. Can Red Light Therapy Help?
Menopause changes more than your hormones. It can change the way your skin looks, feels and responds to the products you've used for years.
Fine lines may become more noticeable. Skin can feel drier, less firm or more sensitive. And that healthy-looking glow can suddenly seem harder to maintain.
So what's happening beneath the surface, and where does red light therapy fit in?
Why does menopause affect your skin?
Oestrogen plays an important role in maintaining skin collagen, hydration and elasticity.
As oestrogen levels decline during perimenopause and menopause, the skin's structure and moisture balance can change.
Research suggests that skin collagen can decrease by nearly 30% during the first five years after menopause, helping explain why changes in firmness and texture can become more noticeable.
Common changes include increased dryness, fine lines, reduced elasticity, uneven texture and greater sensitivity.
The encouraging news? There are ways to support your skin as its needs change.
How can red light therapy help menopausal skin?
Red light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation, uses carefully selected wavelengths of light to influence biological processes within the skin.
It's a non-invasive approach that has attracted considerable clinical interest for skin rejuvenation.
Supporting collagen and firmness
Collagen gives skin much of its strength and structure.
Red light therapy is studied for its effects on skin cells involved in collagen production and tissue maintenance.
In a controlled clinical trial published in 2014, researchers found improvements in skin roughness, wrinkle appearance and measured collagen density following repeated red and near-infrared light treatments.
These are particularly relevant outcomes for skin experiencing age-related changes in firmness and texture.
Improving the appearance of fine lines
As skin loses elasticity, fine lines can become more visible, especially around the eyes and mouth.
In a randomised clinical trial involving 52 women, researchers found significant improvements in measured wrinkles following 12 weeks of LED light treatment.
It's a promising finding for anyone looking for a gentle, non-invasive way to improve the appearance of ageing skin.
Supporting smoother-looking skin
Menopausal skin can sometimes appear rougher or less even than before.
Clinical studies of red light treatment have recorded improvements in skin surface roughness, which can contribute to a smoother, more refined appearance.
Red and near-infrared wavelengths are also being investigated for their influence on cellular signalling and inflammatory responses.
Restoring a healthy-looking glow
Sometimes the change you notice isn't one particular wrinkle. It's that your skin simply looks more tired. Improvements in texture and overall skin appearance can help create a fresher, healthier-looking complexion.
Red light therapy offers an option for people who want to support their skin without needles or invasive cosmetic procedures.
Meet Glo Restore at The Glo Hub
At The Glo Hub, we use the professional Dermalux Tri-Wave MD for our Glo Restore LED phototherapy treatments.
The system combines three wavelengths:
633nm red light: used in skin rejuvenation protocols, particularly for fine lines and texture.
830nm near-infrared light: used in treatments focused on tissue response and recovery.
415nm blue light: primarily used for acne-related skin concerns.
Our professional treatment system is separate from the Dermalux LED Face Mask featured on our social channels, allowing us to offer an in-studio treatment experience tailored to individual needs.
Is red light therapy worth trying during menopause?
For people concerned about fine lines, skin texture and visible signs of ageing, red light therapy is certainly worth considering.
Human clinical studies have demonstrated encouraging improvements in these areas. Although research specifically involving menopausal women is more limited, the wider skin-rejuvenation evidence is relevant to many of the changes experienced during menopause.
Consistency matters, and individual results vary.
Most importantly, changing skin doesn't mean giving up on feeling confident in it.
Find your GLO in Staffordshire
Red light therapy for menopausal skin Whether you're experiencing perimenopause, menopause or simply noticing changes in your skin, Glo Restore offers a relaxing, non-invasive treatment option.
Visit us at The Glo Hub, Cellarhead, near Stoke-on-Trent, and explore how Dermalux LED phototherapy could fit into your skincare routine.
Your skin is changing. Your approach to caring for it can change too.
Find your GLO. 🤎
Comments