Oestrogen in your skincare... innovation or overreach?

Topical estrogen creams are trending for skin elasticity, collagen support, and "reversing" menopausal skin changes.

And yes, oestrogen does play a role in skin thickness and hydration.

But here's where nuance matters:

• How much is absorbed systemically?

• Is it regulated as cosmetic or hormonal therapy?

• Who should avoid it (history of hormone-sensitive cancers, clotting risk, etc.)?

• Are we medicalising ageing or supporting skin health safely?
  

Low-dose topical vaginal oestrogen is well-studied. Facial oestrogen creams? The data is far thinner.

So, before jumping in, ask:

Is this evidence-based dermatology or clever marketing riding the hormone wave?

Would you use it?