Lower estrogen levels can lead to lower levels of collagen, a protein that helps keep your skin plump and firm. Less collagen can cause your skin to feel thin and droopy. You also may notice other changes, including age spots, signs of sun damage, and pimples or acne.
Menopause significantly impacts skin aging by causing a noticeable decrease in collagen production, leading to thinner, drier skin with increased wrinkles, sagging, and a loss of elasticity due to declining estrogen levels; this can manifest as visible signs of aging like fine lines, deeper wrinkles, and age spots, making the skin appear more mature and less plump.