Manage Menopause...In Style
November 12, 2007
(NAPSI) – Women don't have to let their age and menopause define their lives. By making changes such as "hot flash proofing" their wardrobe, wearing "sweat-free" makeup and finding the right treatment option for managing symptoms, women can feel confident, both inside and out, according to celebrity stylist Jeanne Yang and menopause expert Karen Giblin of the Red Hot Mamas. | Take Action | Working with celebrities who are experiencing menopause symptoms, Yang has perfected her beauty regimen for women who need to "cool down." Her tips include:
Wear dark clothing because it hides sweat and also slenderizes. Dress in layers and peel off as you begin to heat up.
Select cotton, linen and other light fabrics that are "cool" and dry quickly.
Use blotting papers on your face to get rid of the shine from sweat.
Carry an elastic hair band with a decorative design. If you begin to sweat, pull the hair off of your neck.
Invest in great waterproof makeup, especially mascara. |
Giblin served as a judge for the "Red Hot Flashbacks Contest," where hundreds of women across the country shared their funny, embarrassing and touching hot flash and night sweat stories to win a New York menopause makeover. The winner, artist Donna Sherry Boggins of Temecula, Calif., related how during a flight to an important business meeting she managed three different changes of wardrobe as her power suits turned into wet suits. The contest was sponsored by the Red Hot Mamas and Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, the marketers of ANGELIQ®. Cool-Down Tips Working with celebrities who are experiencing menopause symptoms, Yang has perfected her beauty regimen for women who need to "cool down." Her tips include: Wear dark clothing because it hides sweat and also slenderizes. Dress in layers and peel off as you begin to heat up. Select cotton, linen and other light fabrics that are "cool" and dry quickly. Silk might feel wonderful on the skin but it is not as "breathable" as other fabrics and can induce sweat. Use blotting papers on your face to get rid of the shine from sweat. They are no bigger than a credit card and are easy to throw in your purse. Powder only the T-zone area; avoid powdering your cheeks and around your eyes since that can make wrinkles appear more prominent.
Carry an elastic hair band with a decorative design. If you begin to sweat, pull the hair off of your neck in a nice low bun or ponytail. This can look chic with a decorative hair accessory. Another option is to carry a headband, which can help hide damp hair. Invest in great waterproof makeup, especially mascara, which will not run and will stay intact throughout the day. Managing Menopause Symptoms In addition to "hot flash proofing" one's wardrobe, there are a number of other options to help women manage menopausal symptoms every day, including lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy weight, limiting caffeine intake and exercising regularly. For moderate to severe menopausal symptoms, medical treatment may be an option. "Women now have more choices than ever before when it comes to menopause relief, so it is important that they talk to their doctors before making treatment decisions," says Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., an obstetrician/gynecologist and clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Conn. "Hormone therapy options such as ANGELIQ® can offer women effective symptom relief with the innovative progestin drospirenone, which is not available in any other menopause treatment currently on the market." For more information about this medication, click here.
Last updated: 12-Nov-07
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