What logistical considerations often come with using a facial estriol cream?

Using a facial estriol cream is pretty simple day to day, but there are a few logistical things that tend to come up, just so you know what to expect.

Most women find that it’s easy to fit into their routine. The cream itself absorbs quickly, isn’t sticky, and feels like a regular moisturizer. One thing we hear a lot is that airless pump bottles sometimes need a few extra presses the first time you use them. They’re filled individually when your prescription is made, so if nothing comes out at first, a few firm pumps usually get it going. Alloy has a quick note about that here: Why isn’t anything coming out of my skincare pump?

Since estriol is a prescription ingredient, there’s the extra step of doing a short intake so a menopause trained doctor can make sure it’s appropriate for you. Once it’s prescribed, refills ship every three months, similar to other prescription skincare.

You can use it with your usual routine too. At Alloy, we see women pairing M4 with tretinoin, vitamin C, moisturizers, and sunscreen without a problem. Dr. Mary Claire Haver talks about how facial estriol fits into a daily routine in this quick video chapter: Vaginal Estrogen vs. Estriol Face Cream

If you want to look at Alloy’s prescription estriol options, the M4 Face Cream Rx is the one to check out: M4 Face Cream Rx.

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