If you're going through menopause bring this one ingredient with you

We spend the majority of our younger years cursing our hormone-induced oily skin.
We wait for the day when the excess sebum production, responsible for our greasy, acne-prone and congested complexion, leaves us for good.
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Fast forward to menopause though, where our hormones are now yoyo-ing differently to our youth, and our skin is left dry, papery, dehydrated. And yep, we're all begging for a little bit of that oil back.
This sudden loss of hydration is a result of the body's inability to retain water, often the first symptom of menopause. As our estrogen levels rapidly decline, so too do our collagen stores and sebum production, which results in visible fine lines and deeper set wrinkles.
And while drinking our daily requirement of water is crucial to the skin’s hydration, there is one superhero humectant who earned skin-changing status when it was discovered to be able to hold 1,000 times its weight in water. Hello, hyaluronic acid AKA the hydration magnet.
As the story seems to go, our once naturally produced stores of hyaluronic acid are rapidly declining as we age. So the importance of incorporating a topical serum into your daily routine (pre-moisturising) is a non-negotiable for tackling dry, menopausal skin.
Here are some of our favourite HA serums:
1. Paula’s Choice Hyaluronic Acid Booster
2. Alpha-H Hyaluronic 8
3. CEMOY Hyaluronic Acid Repair Ampoule
4. CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
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Have you tried a HA serum? If so, which is your favourite?
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Anyone know when rewards room for 2021 opens? Cant see anything on here. This is not a user friendly site to use anyway! I use Essano Hyaluronic serum it initially smells like fish but smell soon dissipates good product though and affordable! I have tried Thin Lizzy version didn't suit me had alergic reaction to it.
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I might need this soon.
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I soon will be going through the menopause so great info thank you BH.
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Looks like I need to invest in more skin care , HA serum. Shopping spree.
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So much spam. So annoying
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Menopause is not too far off for me. Does it help to start using these products in advance of hitting menopause? That's what I would love to know.
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Been finding CEMOY Hyaluronic Acid Repair Ampoule but I think I have to order it instead.
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I'm using the Cerave HA serum, however if I can find a quality moisturiser with HA I won't need a separate serum.
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I'm looking for an anti spam spell. Could you help me with that. Maybe you could try it out on yourself first
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Why would you want an ex boyfriend back - he’s you EX for a reason
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You know what we say in Australia? Diddums - you poor thing . Your EX HUSBAND HAD SEX WITH ANOTHER WOMAN YOU DIVORCED HIM
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You were divorced so you didn’t get your husband back. You divorced him so you got a single guy and I don’t know what the hell this has to do with an Australian site.
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I havent hit menopause yet, but I think we could all do with a little HA. XX
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No One cares about this spam!!!!!
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I’m at this age so appreciate the info
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Thank you - I've just reached the point where I need this information.
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Interesting to see!
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Does ha do anything long term though
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I bought the alpha H one in the last rewards room and so glad I did!
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Hmmm. I didn't know that. I'm going to upgrade my products.
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Interesting article, thank you.
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Not using any HA serum - something else I need to add to my skincare!
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Thank you for this useful info.A must for any women great reading too.
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