THE PAUSE: EYE ON MENOPAUSE
The Grand ol' Pause, the biological curtain call for menstrual cycles, can meddle in more than just your biological thermostat. When menopause saunters into a woman's life, it brings along a mixed bag of health switch-ups, most notoriously, the dreaded hot flash. Whether you're at the starting line of perimenopause, mid-journey through menopause itself, or chilling in the post-menopause lounge, it's not a matter of if, but when. These changes can make daily activities more challenging, affecting the overall quality of life.
But it's not just hot flashes and mood swings, ladies. The Pause has a sneaky side gig in the ocular department too—dry eye disease. So, how do menopause and dry eye disease connect? Hormonal roller coasters gift you with dry…everything... Especially the eyes. Estrogen and testosterone levels tend to drop during perimenopause, impacting the production of tears in the eyes.
Picture this: eyes not shedding enough tears (or too many!), causing a whole circus of discomfort, itchiness, even blurry vision. Now, don't go blaming menopause entirely; it's not the confirmed culprit, just a subplot (darned hormones).
Amy Gallant Sullivan, founder of this brand, not only recognized this nexus early in her 20-year journey in the ocular health space, but began questioning the impact of beauty products on eye health, specifically approaching and during menopause. She discovered that many cosmetics brands include ingredients that wreak havoc along the way, causing and exacerbating dry eyes (and maybe even contributing to early menopause!).
Amy Gallant Sullivan, Founder of Èyes Are The Story
Dr. Rachna Murthy and Amy Gallant Sullivan address questions at PAUSE LIVE LONDON
When Pause Live aired in London, it was no surprise that Amy took center stage. Sharing her personal journey with the creation of Èyes Are The Story, she captivated an audience of women eager for answers and, notably, including questions about their dry and scratchy eyes. Thank goodness our medical advisor and brand ambassador Dr. Rachna Murthy was there to answer the tricky health questions! Understanding the complexities of this lifestyle disease is crucial, especially for women navigating hormonal shifts. With the right beauty tools, women can more effectively navigate and combat their dry eyes and feel empowered in their wellness journey.
Every science-backed product in the Èyes Are The Story line—from Refreshing Eye Towelettes to eye-safe Mascara Trio—is formulated uniquely for sensitive and dry eyes. Regular eye check-ups and eye-safe cosmetics are secret weapons to catch and tackle hormonal vision villains early, ensuring your eyes stay in tip-top shape and your overall health remains in the pink.
Menopause is not so much a destination, but a mandatory intermission in the theater of life. Thankfully, there are brands like Èyes Are The Story that help you navigate the symptoms, won't mess with your hormones, and make this chapter in life a more confident saga.
VIDEO: Last weekend, Amy presented alongside the illustrious Dr. Rachna Murthy about biohacking beauty at London's biggest consumer event for women's health during menopause & perimenopause, Pause Live. On the live stage with TV presenters Lisa Nash & Leanne Stott, it was exhilarating to empower and educate women … and they had fun doing so! They encouraged the audience Play not Pause … promoting the Ménage à trois - female sex, hormones & makeup 😎 Reiterating that when it comes to Safe Beauty, Eyes are the story!
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