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title: "Who is a suitable candidate for a topical estriol face cream"
description: "Find out who is a good candidate for topical estriol face cream during perimenopause or menopause, and how it may improve dry, thinning skin."
url: "https://www.myalloy.com/knowledge-base/who-is-a-suitable-candidate-for-a-topical-estriol-face-cream"
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# Who is a suitable candidate for a topical estriol face cream

> Find out who is a good candidate for topical estriol face cream during perimenopause or menopause, and how it may improve dry, thinning skin.

## Who is a suitable candidate for a topical estriol face cream?

A topical estriol face cream is a great option for anyone whose skin is starting to feel the effects of shifting hormones, especially during perimenopause or menopause. When estrogen declines, skin often becomes drier and thinner and loses firmness and collagen. Here at Alloy, our M4 line was made specifically for that stage of life, when those changes start to deepen.

What is nice is that topical estriol stays on the surface of the skin, so it does not raise estrogen levels in the body. That means even women who are not candidates for systemic menopausal hormone therapy can usually use an estriol face cream safely. Dr. Corinne Menn talks about this in our YouTube video on topical estriol for facial skin, and you can watch that part here: [Topical Estriol for Facial Skin](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voedsMd4Zsc&t=1693s).


[Watch video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voedsMd4Zsc&t=1693s)

M4 is mainly designed for women in perimenopause and menopause, but most people who want to improve hydration, elasticity, fine lines, and overall skin texture because of estrogen loss can be good candidates. The main thing the prescribing doctor will look for is whether you have any ingredient allergies, since the formulation also includes things like peptides, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E. You can take a look at the M4 Face Cream Rx if you want more detail about how it works: [M4 Face Cream Rx](https://www.myalloy.com/solutions/m4).


**M4 Face Cream Rx**

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This answer was created using the following resources:

- [A New Approach to Aging with Alloy - Topical Estriol for Facial Skin](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voedsMd4Zsc)
- [From the Inside Out: Skin, Hair & Hormones | Dr. Deepti Gandhi - Topical Estriol for Skin](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyxNnGi-XpE)
- [Couldn't agree more with Dr. Kelly Casperson!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MedW84AmzNg)
- [Thank you so much Dr. Mary Claire Haver for sharing your updated routine! - Introduction to Estriol Face Cream](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvtVIfs8McQ)
- [My 2.5 Year Results From Using M4 Estriol Face Cream](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpU_XE0PyPk)
- [What's the Difference Between Estradiol Vaginal Cream and Estriol Face Cream? - Vaginal Estrogen vs. Estriol Face Cream](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxLJLs4R1l0)
- [@vanessadotfitness M4 Estriol Face Cream 3 Month Update - Trying Estriol Cream for Skin](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18i1hBNbdgo)
- [Skin Deep with Dr. Menn: Let's Talk Skincare & Estrogen | Dr. Corinne Menn - Who Can Use Topical Estrogen](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW48U6HSkcc)
- [The Science Behind Putting Estrogen On Your Face](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/the-science-behind-putting-estrogen-on-your-face)
- [Topical Estrogen: Tips from Dr. Ellen Gendler](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/why-topical-estrogen-should-be-part-of-your-skincare)

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