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Pro Age Solutions champions the conversation for the specific needs of menopausal women

Why are we so anti-aging, even though it is a constant part of everyone's life?

Published Sep 6, 2023 12:04 am
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Founder Claudine Viquiera

The silent yet growing stigma in maintaining one's beauty and youthfulness, especially to women, inspired Claudine Viquiera to establish Pro Age Solutions. “What makes the menopausal journey even harder is the fact that there is no community locally that addresses the problem that women encounter,” Claudine Viquiera said. Her goal is to create a community of women in midlife to have a safe space to talk about their experiences while eradicating the taboos and stigma about perimenopause and menopause.

Going Pro Age: Roundtable Discussion

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Photos from left: Dra. Jean Marquez, Cory Quirino, Claudine Viquiera, Jacob Park, and Dr. Joel Lopez

In a recent roundtable discussion held at the Marquis Events Place on Aug. 22, 2023, industry leaders, including restorative dermatologist Dra. Jean Marquez, regenerative medicine expert Dr. Joel Lopez, Veil Cosmetics' research and development manager Jacob Park, and Cory Quirino, joined Pro Age Solutions' Chief Advocate and Founder Claudine Viquiera in a conversation about perimenopause and menopause. The roundtable discussion also launched the #OwnYourAge movement, which calls on women to embrace and be proud of their age as it is a natural part of who they are.

Pro Age Solutions

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Pro Age Solutions Community

Pro Age Solutions is a pioneering advocacy brand for perimenopausal and menopausal relief and overall wellness. The brand released its first product line, which features skincare products formulated in Korea but made and tested specifically for Filipina women who are experiencing skin issues due to menopause. Claudine explained that the brand started with skincare products because the skin is the most visible manifestation of the symptoms of menopause.

Menopause and the Skin

Menopause is a period in which a woman's periods stop due to the gradual loss in ovarian follicular function and the decline of estrogen levels. Most of the women in this stage experience different symptoms, one of the most prevalent is skin issues. Some of these are dryness and itching, wrinkles, acne, hot flashes, and melasma.

Menopause and Mental Health

Along with the skin issues, the changing hormonal levels also impact women's mental health. On top of that, changes to their skin and their appearance can be a source of distress and may contribute to a loss of self-esteem and confidence.

The products will be available on Pro Age Solutions' official website soon. Tune in to their social media at @proagesolutions on both Facebook and Instagram!

Join the conversation today and let’s create an age-inclusive and a pro aging community.

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