“Why Does My Skin Suddenly Look Thinner?” Understanding Collagen Loss in Menopause - and How LED Therapy Can Help

 

Written by an independant, certified dermatologist

 

Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought:
"Why does my skin suddenly look thinner, almost translucent… like it’s lost its padding?"

It’s not just in your head. For women in perimenopause and menopause, this change is very real - and it has everything to do with one word:

Collagen.


What’s happening beneath your skin?

As oestrogen levels drop, your skin loses its ability to maintain collagen and elastin - the proteins responsible for keeping it plump, firm, and resilient.

In fact, studies show that women lose up to 30% of their collagen during the first five years of menopause.

That’s why you may notice:

  • Skin that feels thinner or looser, especially around the cheeks or jaw
  • More visible wrinkles or sagging
  • A “tired” or deflated look, even if you're well-rested
  • Dryness and slower healing after breakouts or irritation


Why topical creams aren't enough

While moisturisers and serums help hydrate and protect, they can’t reach the deeper layers where collagen is produced.

To really restore firmness, you need to stimulate your skin cells directly - at the level where collagen and elastin are formed.

That’s where LED light therapy comes in.


How Red and Infrared LED Light Rebuild Collagen From Within

The DermaGlow V2 Mask uses three powerhouse wavelengths clinically shown to support collagen renewal:

🔴 Red Light (640nm)

Your go-to for fine lines, firmness, and sagging, red light stimulates fibroblasts (the cells that produce collagen) and improves circulation - helping your skin look more vibrant and elastic.


🔴 Near-Infrared Light (840nm)

Penetrates even deeper than red light to calm inflammation and speed up tissue repair. Especially helpful if your skin is both aging and sensitive.


🔴 Deep Near-Infrared Light (1072nm)

This is the deepest-reaching wavelength and has been shown to activate collagen and elastin production at a structural level. Over time, it helps reduce wrinkle depth, firm up jawlines, and restore density to thinning areas.


What results can you expect?

Collagen-building is a slow, natural process - but LED therapy supports it consistently, gently, and effectively. With 5 minutes a day, many users notice:

  • Smoother, more elastic skin
  • A softening of fine lines and creases
  • Skin that feels less fragile or reactive
  • A gradual return of that “lifted” feeling


Real Support for Menopausal Skin

Your skin has carried you through decades of life - it deserves support that works with it, not against it.

Whether you’ve just started noticing changes, or you’re well into the menopausal phase, the DermaGlow V2 gives your skin what it needs to stay strong, glowing, and truly you.