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title: "Texture and Adherence to Estrogen Skincare Regimens"
description: "Learn how skincare texture affects adherence to estrogen-containing products, and why a smooth, fast-absorbing cream may improve consistency."
url: "https://www.myalloy.com/knowledge-base/texture-and-adherence-to-estrogen-skincare-regimens"
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# Texture and Adherence to Estrogen Skincare Regimens

> Learn how skincare texture affects adherence to estrogen-containing products, and why a smooth, fast-absorbing cream may improve consistency.

## How does texture influence adherence to a skincare regimen using estrogen-containing products?

Texture ends up mattering a lot, mostly because it affects whether you actually *want* to put something on your face every day. Here at Alloy, we talk to many women who love the science behind topical estriol but stop using older vaginal estrogen creams on their face because those formulas were thick, tacky, or hard to spread. That makes consistency tough.

M4 was created with that in mind. The cream is fragrance free, absorbs quickly, and doesn’t leave a sticky or white film. That smoother feel makes it easier to slot into a routine, especially when you’re layering with things like vitamin C or tretinoin, which Dr. Ellen Gendler recommends using together because they work on different skin pathways. When a product feels pleasant, you’re simply more likely to keep using it long enough to see the benefits like improved elasticity, hydration, and texture.

If you want to see the details about how we formulated M4 to avoid the usual texture problems, you can take a look at the product page: [M4 Face Cream Rx](https://www.myalloy.com/solutions/m4).


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This answer was created using the following resources:

- [The Science Behind Topical Estrogen: Doctors Review M4 Cream - Topical Estrogen for Skin](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss6SwpqS1vA)
- [Topical Estrogen's Role in Healthy, Radiant Skin | Dr. Ellen Gendler & Dr. Corinne Menn - Integrating Topical Estrogen into Skincare](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOzPrwnwsFA)
- [@vanessadotfitness M4 Estriol Face Cream 3 Month Update](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18i1hBNbdgo)
- [A New Approach to Aging with Alloy - Vaginal Estrogen Cream for Skin Health](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voedsMd4Zsc)
- [Dr. Ellen Gendler on Why You Should Put Estrogen On Your Face - Personal Routine with Estrogen Creams](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1dwbvcJn08)
- [Skin Deep with Dr. Menn: Let's Talk Skincare & Estrogen | Dr. Corinne Menn](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW48U6HSkcc)
- [Why Your Skin Changes in Perimenopause and Menopause - Addressing the Estrogen Gap in Skincare](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-muvssSSReM)
- [What Menopause Does to Your Skin & How to Fix It | Dr. Corinne Menn](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAyFS_D6jvA)
- [Topical Estrogen: Tips from Dr. Ellen Gendler](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/why-topical-estrogen-should-be-part-of-your-skincare)
- [Skincare Routine | M4](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/why-estrogen-belongs-in-your-skincare-routine-and-not-just-in-your-hormone)
- [The Science Behind Putting Estrogen On Your Face](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/the-science-behind-putting-estrogen-on-your-face)
- [Collagen & Estrogen: How Are They Connected?](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/what-women-need-to-know-about-the-link-between-collagen-and-estrogen)
- [What is estrogen's role in health?](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/what-is-estriol-and-what-is-estrogens-role-in-skin-health)

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