Well+Good: The One Ingredient a Derm Says That Skin Truly Needs After Menopause

Emepelle Serum. Though it’s rich in hydrating hyaluronic acid, the real star of this serum is “methyl estradiolpropanoate” (otherwise known as MEP), a non-hormonal ingredient that absorbs into your skin and interacts with your estrogen receptors the same way actual estrogen would to increase moisture retention, elasticity, and collagen production.