SKINCARE GUIDELINES FOR SKIN IMPACTED BY MENOPAUSE
Dr Brittani Barford, Resident Medic
“My name is Brittani Barford and I am a medical doctor, wife, and mother of two with a wealth of clinical experience having worked with a melting pot of patients from all over Southern Africa as well as England at various stages of life from infancy to adulthood and have loved every second of what each encounter has taught me.
I have a passion for, amongst other things, improving equitable access to women's wellness which is what led me directly to Naturally Tiwa Skincare.
Theirs is a brand rooted in the delivery of the best of what nature has to offer anyone from any walk of life in need of skincare products that address any concern. The brand also boasts strong female leads who prove that it is possible to create a world that is better, economies that are more robust and a people who are stronger by improving access to sources of information on the issues that people feel they lack support on.”
BACKGROUND
The importance of skin as a natural barrier in maintaining our immunity and general health function is paramount and often poorly understood.
The skin, as our largest bodily organ, acts as a sort of brick wall containing its own immune properties to help protect our bodies from insult and harm. Any breach in this wall, thus, has a far-reaching impact on our overall wellbeing and the ability to maintain our general health function.
Although experiences will differ and vary, one thing is clear - menopause is a normal part of aging! This process will impact or affect us in different way.
The way in which skin can be affected by menopause include
- Dry Skin: Dry skin patches that can be flaky and rough
- Rhytides (more commonly known as wrinkles): Age-related skin creases/ folds that result from loss of elasticity.
- Hair Thinning: The size of hair follicles decreases which can cause hair thinning
- Sensitive Skin: Increased sensitivity, the skin is more prone to itching and irritation.
As we age, production of collagen starts to slow and, with this, we tend to lose the structure and integrity of the cells that make up the integrity of our skin. Added exposure to ultraviolet light, lifestyle and diet factors as well as environmental stressors all tend to speed up this process.
By our late 20’s, we tend to lose collagen at a rate of around 1% a year. Shockingly, by the time we tend to advance in age and are in the process of perimenopause, this rate can increase to approximately 30% a year!
SOLUTION
In order to appropriately tackle skin issues that arise from menopause, natural therapies that target specific issues and are simple, nurturing and gentle need to be best considered.
Naturally Tiwa Skincare is a proudly British skincare brand rooted in tackling skincare issues with the heart of what they deliver being the promise that all products are formulated with natural ingredients paying homage to ancestral remedies that have stood the test of time.
Naturally Tiwa Skincare products are often dual purpose hence products can be used for face, body and hair to address multiple affected areas.
Which products are best suited to each Skin Condition
DRY SKIN
- OKA Body Polish
- OJI Body Scrub
- MIMO Facial Serum
- MIMO Cleansing Balm
- YARA Body Food
- IYA Body Food
- AGU Body Food
- OROMA Body Wash
- AGU Beard and Shave Oil
- IYA Intimate Shave Oil
RHYTIDES
- MIMO Facial Serum
- MIMO Cleansing Balm
- IYA Body Food
HAIR THINNING
- KARI Hair Cleanser
- KARI Hair Food
SENSITIVE SKIN
- MIMO Facial Serum
- MIMO Cleansing Balm
- YARA Body Food
- IYA Body Food
- AGU Body Food
- OKA Body Polish
TOP PRODUCTS
What products are available
AGU Body Food: For use on body and face (best use in dry skin)
A body food true to the name origin meaning “lion” depicting strength, this formulation targets dry skin with the added benefits of being excellent at mitigating skin discolouration, inflammation and infection.
IYA Body Food: For use on body and face (best use in dry skin)
IYA meaning “mother” in the Yoruba language represents all of the strength and beauty of this bestselling product. IYA body food is rooted in targeting dull and dry skin with the added benefits that it contains anti-aging properties, anti-inflammatory properties as well as ingredients that support anxiety and mental health.
YARA Body Food: For use on body and face (best use in dry and sensitive skin)
Yara meaning “children” in the Hausa language reflects the suitability of this product to the most fragile and sensitive of skins.
OROMA Body Wash: For use on body (best use in sensitive skin)
In Ibo the word OROMA means orange which has been used to reflect the citric elements of this skincare product. OROMA body wash is an excellent all-rounder fundamental to any skincare routine that boasts the benefits of supporting dry, inflamed and hyperpigmented skin with the added plus of containing ingredients that aid to support in mental health issues like anxiety and low mood.
OJI Body Scrub: For use on body (best use in dry skin)
OJI pays homage to the key ingredient in this formulation – the kola nut which contains caffeine that helps to stimulate blood flow and invigorate skin allowing for a rejuvenated and refreshed appearance. This ingredient also boasts antibacterial properties and helps to restore damaged skin.
OKA Body Polish: For use on body (best use in dry and sensitive skin)
The word OKA represents the key ingredient, millet, in this formulation which is key in the reparation of damaged skin.
IYA Intimate Shave Oil: For use on body and hair (best use in sensitive skin)
This award-winning formulation provides a durable yet lightweight barrier protecting the skin from inflammation, infection, dry and itchy skin whilst improving the overall pigmentation of the face allowing for an even tone.
MIMO Cleansing Balm: For use on face (best use in sensitive skin and rhytides)
The word MIMO is derived from the Yoruba language meaning “cleanliness” and “purity” which pays homage to the fact that this product boasts powerful antioxidants that cleanse the skin of infection, evens out skin tone and hydrates the face.
MIMO Facial Serum: For use on face (best use in dry skin, sensitive skin and rhytides)
This formulation is bursting with superior ingredients that make this product a fundamental product for any skincare routine given its ability to cleanse, nourish and hydrate all types of skin.
KARI Hair Cleanser: For use on hair and scalp (best use in hair loss/thinning and sensitive scalps)
The word KARI is derived from the Hausa language meaning “More” emphasising our belief that your hair deserves more nourishment, kindness and hydration. Powered with ingredients that stimulate hair growth, help reduce hair loss, and possess antimicrobial properties to strengthen roots and help to prevent infections, leaving hair and scalp healthy.
KARI Hair Food: For use on hair and scalp (best use in hair loss/thinning and sensitive scalps)
This formulation is bursting with superior ingredients to hydrate hair. Packed with ingredients that nourish and protect this hair food delivers anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-fungal properties, protecting hair from free radicals as well as reducing irritation and preventing dandruff.
