Mona SharmaCelebrity nutritionist and wellness advocate

Skincare Lies You’ve Been Sold

22 May 2025 · 0 min

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In this segment of the YouTube video, Mona Sharma asks about strategies to soften or reverse early signs of aging. The guest explains that fine lines, especially those that become more noticeable during perimenopause and menopause, are often exacerbated by skin dryness. While moisturizers cannot erase existing wrinkles, consistent moisturizing helps retain moisture in the outermost skin layer, reducing the appearance of what the speaker calls “dehydration lines.” The discussion emphasizes that addressing skin hydration is a practical, non‑invasive way to mitigate early aging signs for women experiencing hormonal changes.

Women of my age are definitely all concerned about this era of our lives. So what do you recommend for softening or reversing those first signs of aging?
So the little fine lines, a lot of times they are aggravated. Their appearance is more obvious when the skin is dry. And women in particular with perimenopause and menopause, start to experience more skin dryness overall. And it can be subtle in the beginning. You may not realize it. So this is where regular, consistent moisturizing ends up helping you out a lot. It doesn't go in there and reverse the actual wrinkle, but it improves moisture retention in the outermost layer of the skin, which is being lost more readily as we age. And by doing that, it really lessens those little fine, I call them dehydration lines.
That's a great way to put it.