Using a Moisturizer Designed for Menopause
During menopause, your body produces less estrogen, which can lead to more wrinkles and fine lines, as well as crepey skin. A moisturizer that contains trace amounts of estrogen, like Paula’s Choice Phytoestrogen Elasticity Renewal Serum ($55), can help minimize the look of fine lines, improve the appearance of thinning skin, and help make skin look more firm. This cream contains a blend of antioxidants and is ideal for all skin types, whether you have oily, dry, or combination skin.
Apply Sunscreen
Sunscreen is designed for: your face, neck, chest, arms, legs, abdomen, back, hands, feet, ears, AND visible scalp. So, basically: apply SPF 30 or higher on every exposed area of your body, including your chest, to prevent any additional damage caused by UV rays. Every other treatment you get on your neck will be worthless if you aren’t using SPF regularly to protect your skin.
Apply Retinol To Your Chest
Retinol isn’t just for your face — applying it to your neck and chest can also help boost collagen production and minimize the look of wrinkles and dark spots. But your prescription retinol may prove a little too strong for the delicate skin on your chest. This retinol cream by Nécessaire ($55) contains 0.1% retinol, 10% AHA, and five different peptides — and it’s meant to be used on your body.
Red Light Therapy
Regular red light therapy is said to improve overall skin tone and reduce fine lines. The Omnilux Contour Neck & Décolleté ($395) provides an easy way to benefit from red light therapy treatments at home. The FDA-cleared device should be used three to five times per week for 10 minutes each treatment. Best part: you can wear it and go about your business in your home while its red lights work their magic on your skin.
Microneedling
When it comes to in-office treatments, microneedling is among the best for the chest area because it creates micro-injuries that boost collagen production to help health them. The results, over time and several treatments (patience is key), is firmer, smoother skin.
Fraxel Laser
A fraxel laser is another great option for the chest. This laser uses fractional resurfacing (a non-ablative laser) to destroy old skin cells and help increase faster skin cell turnover. And what else does that mean? You guessed it: a boost of production in collagen and elastin.
Sculptra
Sculptra is an injectable dermal filler that boosts volume in the skin and helps minimize wrinkles and fine lines. It can be used in the face, neck, and chest. Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers though, this one can take four to six weeks to see results. But it also encourages your skin to produce new collagen and can last two years. As with all injections, there are risks that include bruising, swelling, bumps, and lumps under the skin.
Stay Moisturized
If you use nothing else and do nothing else, do this one thing: keep your skin well hydrated. That means: drinking plenty of water, eating hydrating foods like vegetables and fruits, and choosing a body lotion or lightweight oil that you love and sticking with it. When you skin is well hydrated, it just looks and feels better.