Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been shown to increase epidermal hydration, skin elasticity, skin thickness (Satoretal2001), and also reduces skin wrinkles (Phillipsetal2001). Furthermore, the content and quality of collagen and the level of vascularization is enhanced (Brincatetal1987).
Will taking estrogen improve my skin?
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, has demonstrated that one year of oral estrogen therapy can increase dermal thickness by 30% in post-menopausal women,24 while a similar trial established that six months of treatment with oral estrogen increases skin collagen by 6.49%.
Which hormones make you look younger?
The hormone estrogen is responsible for making skin look younger due to the hyaluronic acid it produces. Estrogen not only affects your skin but also your muscle mass, metabolism, and energy levels. Women have more estrogen than men do; men have more testosterone than women do.
