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title: "Topical Facial Estrogen: When to Start and Why"
description: "Learn the best time to start topical facial estrogen, why perimenopause may be ideal, and how it can help support skin hydration and firmness."
url: "https://www.myalloy.com/knowledge-base/topical-facial-estrogen-when-to-start-and-why"
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# Topical Facial Estrogen: When to Start and Why

> Learn the best time to start topical facial estrogen, why perimenopause may be ideal, and how it can help support skin hydration and firmness.

## When is the best time to start using topical facial estrogen, and why?

The best time is usually **in perimenopause**, when estrogen starts to decline and skin changes first begin to show up.

At Alloy, we think of topical facial estrogen as a way to get ahead of the curve. As estrogen drops, skin tends to get thinner, drier, and less elastic, and collagen starts to decline too. Starting earlier can help support hydration, firmness, and skin resilience before those changes deepen.

If you’re already in menopause, it can still be worth using. The goal then is more about restoring some of what hormonal shifts have taken away, like moisture, texture, and firmness.

If you want the deeper medical explanation, this article is the best place to start: [Why topical estrogen should be part of your skincare](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/why-topical-estrogen-should-be-part-of-your-skincare)

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This answer was created using the following resources:

- [Topical Estrogen's Role in Healthy, Radiant Skin | Dr. Ellen Gendler & Dr. Corinne Menn - Timing & Expectations](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOzPrwnwsFA)
- [Dr. Ellen Gendler on Why You Should Put Estrogen On Your Face](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1dwbvcJn08)
- [Pelvic Power:What Every Woman Should Know | Dr. Sara Reardon - Safety and Alternatives for Topical Estrogen](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jihMIubXXfc)
- [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)

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