Insight: Women's Aging Skin Symptoms

During their late 40s, 60% of all women experience changes in their skin. Reduction in estrogen and other hormonal fluctuations reduce the production of collagen. Skin begins to thin, making it vulnerable to lines, wrinkles, bruising and sensitivity.

Some women experience increases oil production and acne, similar to that of their teenage years. Others find themselves with very dry and itchy skin. Some have trouble achieving balance between the two. Loss of supporting tissues leads to dialated blood vessels and brown spots, and unregulated heat production leaves pores open and vulnerable.