Menopausal Skin

Addressing hormonal skin changes during menopause

How Menopause Affects Skin

Oestrogen Decline

Collagen drops ~30% in first 5 years. Skin becomes thinner, drier, less elastic.

Sebum Changes

Oil production decreases significantly, leading to increased dryness and sensitivity.

Barrier Weakening

Skin barrier becomes compromised, leading to moisture loss and irritation.

Hormonal Fluctuations

Hot flushes cause flushing; some experience adult acne during perimenopause.

The hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause have significant effects on skin. Declining oestrogen levels accelerate collagen loss, reduce sebum production, and weaken the skin barrier. Understanding these changes allows you to adapt your skincare to address them effectively.

Priority Ingredients

Retinoids

Essential for stimulating collagen when natural production is declining

Hyaluronic Acid

Combats dryness, plumps skin, restores lost hydration

Ceramides

Rebuild and strengthen compromised skin barrier

Peptides

Support collagen and elastin production; gentle yet effective

Rich Oils

Compensate for reduced sebummarula, rosehip, squalane

Niacinamide

Strengthens barrier, helps with any hormonal breakouts

Adapting Your Routine

Switch to cream/milk cleansersavoid stripping foam
Layer hydrating serums under richer moisturisers
Use facial oils as the final step to seal in moisture
Don't skip retinoidsthey're more important now than ever
Include neck and dcolletagethese areas age visibly
SPF remains essentialmature skin is more vulnerable

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