Hormones are responsible for the skin conditions that affect the speed of the aging process, causing different skin defects and chronic skin problems. The main hormones responsible for skin aging are estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. The skin is the so-called "estrogen and androgen receptor map." And if you map out where and how the hormones impact the skin, you’ll see that the most significant map clusters are on the face, legs, and the genital area.
Skin aging starts at 25, when the first minor wrinkles typically appear. At 35, visible aging symptoms begin. As women reach periomenopause, their skin may start showing pigmentation changes and deep wrinkles. Clear signs of damage may also appear due to hormonal, genetic, or environmental factors.
Wrinkles are from collagen loss, which impacts the skin's flexibility and firmness. The following factors can also accelerate collagen loss: dehydration, stress, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and environmental factors such as sun damage.
At the age of 50, decreasing hormones prevent your skin from retaining as much water, leading to wrinkles. The aging process occurs in all the skin layers. The key factors here are the skin thinning, reduced skin elasticity, and fatty tissue depletion (e.g., "pouches under the eyes"). This aging affects facial features like a lowered nose tip, eyebrows, and cheeks. The mouth area can also change significantly.