Learn about compounded estriol for skin elasticity, including a 0.003% estriol cream example and how estriol may support firmness.

Compounded Estriol for Skin Elasticity: 0.003% Example | Alloy Health Knowledge Base

Q&A: Compounded Estriol for Skin Elasticity: 0.003% Example

What is one example of a compounded estriol concentration used for skin elasticity?

One clear example from the context is a compounded estriol cream at 0.003 percent, which is mentioned in a YouTube segment where Dr. Mary Claire talks about using a compounded estriol product to help with skin elasticity. If you’d like to hear her describe it directly, you can watch that chapter of the video here: Estriol Cream Usage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCq3m36H3XU&t=0s.

Here at Alloy, our prescription M4 Eye Cream Rx uses a higher estriol concentration of 1 percent, which is part of why it showed strong improvements in firmness and elasticity in clinical testing. If you want to explore how estriol is used in our skincare line, you can take a look at the M4 Eye Cream Rx page: M4 Eye Cream Rx: https://www.myalloy.com/solutions/m4-estriol-peptide-eye-serum.

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Thank you for the shoutout Dr. Mary Claire! We highly recommend the M4 Estriol Face Cream too!

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Thank you for the shoutout Dr. Mary Claire! We highly recommend the M4 Estriol Face Cream too!

Watch our IG LIVE replay with Alloy Community Manager Rachel Hughes and Alloy Prescribing Physician Dr. Corinne Menn

Timestamps
00:00 - Skin changes in perimenopause and menopause
02:40 - How declining estrogen levels affect the skin
05:09 - Why the M4 product line contains estriol
09:25 - Using M4 alongside menopause hormone therapy (MHT)
11:31 - How tretinoin compares to topical estriol
14:15 - The results of the clinical study on M4 Eye Cream Rx
18:40 - M4 products are not absorbed systemically 
20:30 - Are M4 products safe for anyone?
23:34 - Discussing melasma 
28:40 - M4 vs vaginal estrogen
32:20 - Walking through the Alloy intake process
33:18 - How to use the new M4 products
40:40 - Discussing rosacea
41:58 - The safety of vaginal estrogen
44:20 - M4 is suitable for acne-prone/sensitive skin

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Skin Deep with Dr. Menn: Let's Talk Skincare & Estrogen | Dr. Corinne Menn - Why Estriol for Skin

You’re doing all the “right” things—so why does your skin feel different, your hair thinner, your body heavier, or just…off?

In midlife, these changes aren’t imagined—they’re real. And they’re often rooted in shifting hormones. Join Alloy Community host Rachel Hughes and prescribing physician Dr. Deepti Gandhi, for a grounded, empowering conversation on what’s actually going on—and what you can do to feel better from the inside out.

We’ll cover: 
Why skin, hair, and weight changes accelerate in midlife
The role hormones play in how you feel and look
What’s normal, what’s not—and what’s treatable
How to reset your health and confidence this fall
Whether you're already using hormone therapy or just beginning to ask questions, this is your chance to get real answers and expert guidance on feeling like yourself again.

Dr. Gandhi received her Medical Degree from the Rosalind Franklin School of Medicine in Chicago and completed her Family Medicine residency at the UCLA-affiliated Northridge Family Medicine Program. She is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) with advanced training in hormone health and midlife care.

Her passion for supporting women through perimenopause and menopause stems from years of firsthand experience treating patients with challenging symptoms. Dr. Gandhi focuses on empowering women with education and tools to thrive during this life stage.

Outside of her clinical work, she offers mindset coaching and shares her insights as a speaker, podcast guest, and author.

Timestamps
2:30 – Estrogen's role in skin health in perimenopause and menopause
5:10 – How M4 estriol skincare products can help improve skin health
7:21 – Hormone shifts in perimenopause and the impacts on skin
9:08 – Hair loss in menopause
10:50  – Discussing low dose oral minoxidil
14:15 – More on some of the causes of hair thinning
15:00 – Weight gain in perimenopause and menopause explained
19:30 – The importance of nutrition & exercise in midlife
21:06 – GLP-1 medications vs. hormone therapy (MHT) for weight loss
23:42 – Preserving muscle mass while losing fat during menopause
27:48 – Discussing rosacea
29:03 – Discussing breast tenderness 
32:02 – Lupus/history of bloods clots is not a contraindication for MHT
34:06 – More on hair loss
36:00 – Belly fat increase while on MHT
40:18 – Stress mitigation
46:20 – How to build an optimized diet in midlife
50:40 – Discussing melasma and skin pigmentation
52:54 – Can you use testosterone and oral minoxidil together?
55:44 – Discussing musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause
57:17 – Discussing combining different forms of MHT
58:18 – Hormonal shifts in your 20s
59:22 – Who needs to take progesterone? 
1:00:50 – Why testing hormone levels isn't necessary in perimenopause and menopause
1:05:25 – Discussing testosterone therapy
1:07:43 – Discussing progesterone cycling
1:10:20 – Why midlife is an opportunity for better health

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From the Inside Out: Skin, Hair & Hormones | Dr. Deepti Gandhi - Topical Estriol for Skin

Declining estrogen levels in perimenopause and menopause can impact our skin. That’s why we created our M4 skincare line! Our M4 products are clinically proven to help restore skin moisture, increase skin firmness, decrease wrinkle depth, and increase skin elasticity.

Make estrogen a part of your daily skincare routine at myalloy.com/skincare  💫

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Why Your Skin Changes in Perimenopause and Menopause - Clinical Results of Estriol Skincare

Hot flashes get the headlines, but your skin is changing too. In this expert-led conversation, dermatologist Dr. Aleksandra Brown joins Alloy’s Community Manager, Rachel Hughes, to unpack what really happens to your skin—your body’s largest organ—during perimenopause and menopause. From collagen loss and dryness to changes in elasticity, texture, and tone, they’ll explore the science of hormonal skin aging and how to care for your skin now while protecting it for the future.

You’ll walk away with actionable insights to preserve your skin’s strength, glow, and resilience through midlife and beyond. They’ll also discuss how the estriol-powered M4 Skincare Collection supports skin longevity and helps prevent what time and hormones try to take away.

Dr. Brown is a board-certified dermatologist with 15 years of experience in medical, surgical, cosmetic, and pediatric dermatology. A partner at River Ridge Dermatology, she focuses on caring for teens and women, emphasizing healthy skin and healthy aging. She earned her medical degree from Des Moines University and completed her dermatology residency at Michigan State University, where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Brown also teaches dermatology residents as Assistant Program Director at the Lewis Gale Dermatology Residency and holds faculty positions at the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine and the University of Virginia.
Timestamps:

02:02 - Skin changes in perimenopause and menopause  
03:15 - Accelerators of aging
04:46 - Discussing skincare actives
06:45 - Skincare layering 101
08:04 - Discussing acne in midlife 
10:50 - Discussing crepey skin
12:28 - Collagen loss: what it means & what actually helps
14:44 - Dark circles explained
16:10 - How to build your skincare routine 
18:10 - Peptides explained
19:54 - Importance of sunscreen 
21:31 - Melasma explained
25:18 - Why M4 estriol skincare is so effective
27:48 - Skincare consistency is key
31:49 - Diving into spironolactone
33:58 - Is SPF in foundation/tinted moisturizer enough?
35:40 - Sensitive skin
37:27 - Prescriptions vs. OTC
39:18 - Discussing chin hair 
41:16 -Thinner/drier hair in midlife
44:49 - Skin on the jawline and neck
46:31 - Protecting hands and nails
48:27 - How to layer M4 skincare 
50:11 - Discussing eyebrow loss
52:16 - Discussing fine lines
55:26 - Microneedling 
55:49 - Breaking down pores

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The Skin Longevity Talk: Hormonal Aging, Prevention, and M4 Skincare | Dr. Aleksandra Brown - Estriol for Skin Health

This video just hit 3M views 👀 so we had to bring it back
Our co-founder Monica Molenaar put her vaginal cream on her face… and it worked. That’s how M4 was born: the original estriol face cream, clinically proven + built for perimenopause & menopausal skin.

See why women everywhere are making the switch. Go to myalloy.com/skincare to try the clinically proven M4 skincare line.

My 2.5 Year Results From Using M4 Estriol Face Cream

Monica Molenaar’s discovery changed the skincare game forever! Try M4 for yourself at myalloy.com 

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How Our Co-Founder Discovered the Original Estriol Face Cream - Discovery of Estriol for Skin

Our co-founder Monica Molenaar put the M4 Estriol Eye Cream to the test, and her personal one year results were too good not to share.

Monica’s transformation reflects what the research revealed. In a 12-week, independent clinical study, M4 Eye Cream delivered real, measurable improvements:

✔️ Up to 40% more elasticity
✔️ Up to 40% improvement in crepiness on eyelids
✔️ Up to 25% improvement in wrinkle reduction
✔️ Up to 33% improvement in firmness

Founder tested. Founder approved. Clinically proven. 

Fo to myalloy.com/skincare to explore the full M4 line and the clinical results behind it.

Monica’s 1 Year Results From Using M4 Eye Cream - Estriol and Skin Health

Meet Monica Molenaar, co-founder of Alloy, and Dr. Corinne Menn, a prescribing physician at Alloy. In our most recent virtual Coffee & Conversations event, they discussed everything from what menopause is to how to have better skin and sex after 40. At the end, they opened the floor for a Q&A. 

1:53 Who is Alloy?
3:50 Menopause 101
5:15 Menopausal Symptoms
8:18 Do you need to get your hormone levels checked?
9:35 Treatment Options
14:15 What are the risks?
23:00 What is GSM?
26:47 Sex & Menopause
28:43 Skin Health
35:00 Q&A

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A New Approach to Aging with Alloy - Topical Estriol for Facial Skin

Medical professional mentioned in the video title and description; thanked for a shoutout related to estriol face cream usage.

Dr. Mary Claire

Alloy

Medical professional featured in the IG Live replay discussing skincare, estrogen, menopause, and the M4 product line.

Alloy Prescribing Physician

Dr. Corinne Menn

A physician focused on hormone health and midlife care, especially supporting women through perimenopause and menopause. Rosalind Franklin School of Medicine in Chicago; Family Medicine residency at the UCLA-affiliated Northridge Family Medicine Program

Prescribing physician; Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP)

Dr. Deepti Gandhi

River Ridge Dermatology; Lewis Gale Dermatology Residency; Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine; University of Virginia

A dermatologist with 15 years of experience in medical, surgical, cosmetic, and pediatric dermatology who focuses on caring for teens and women, emphasizing healthy skin and healthy aging. Des Moines University; Michigan State University (dermatology residency)