Skincare for Menopausal Skin: How to Support Your Skin and Body Through Hormonal Changes
October marks Menopause Awareness Month, but at Skinician, we believe the conversation should never be confined to a calendar. Menopause isn’t something to whisper about. It’s a powerful transition that every woman deserves to understand, embrace, and feel supported through.
Whether you’re experiencing it now, preparing for the future, or supporting someone close to you, menopause is a chapter worth celebrating. It’s not the end of youth. It’s the beginning of wisdom, strength, and self-prioritisation.
Understanding Menopause and Hormonal Changes
What Happens During Perimenopause and Menopause
Menopause is a natural hormonal shift that typically begins in your mid 40s and continues into your 50s and beyond. But for some women, it can start much earlier.
- Early Menopause (before age 40): This can happen naturally or be triggered by medical treatments or health conditions. Symptoms are similar to typical menopause but may feel more unexpected or emotionally challenging. Support, understanding, and tailored care are essential.
- Perimenopause (45 to 50): Estrogen levels begin to decline, leading to irregular periods, fatigue, brain fog, and night sweats
- Menopause (50 to 52): Periods stop. Symptoms vary. Some women experience hot flushes, anxiety, or vaginal dryness
- Post menopause With fertility behind you, the focus shifts to long term vitality, bone health, and heart care
This isn’t a decline. It’s a reset. A chance to nourish your body, protect your skin, and live with intention.
Symptoms Are Signals, Not Something to Put Up With
Common Symptoms and What They Mean
Too often, women dismiss symptoms or self diagnose. But signs like:
- Heavy or prolonged periods
- Severe fatigue and body aches
- Unexplained weight changes
- Anxiety or low mood
…can point to hormone imbalance, thyroid issues, or other treatable conditions. You deserve answers and support.
Lifestyle Tips to Support Hormonal Balance
Nutrition for Menopause and Skin Health
Focus on protein, wholegrains, healthy fats, and calcium rich foods. Limit sugar and processed meals.
Sleep, Stress and Movement Matter
Reduce caffeine, limit screen time, and create calming bedtime rituals. Resistance training like weights, yoga, or Pilates supports bone density and skin health. Hydrate with at least 2 litres of water daily. Stress management is hormonal protection, not indulgence.
How Menopause Affects Your Skin
Dry Skin, Sensitivity and Loss of Elasticity
Hormonal changes during menopause can lead to:
- Dry skin and sensitivity
- Loss of collagen and elasticity
- Dullness and uneven tone
At Skinician, we don’t talk about anti-ageing. We talk about skin resilience. Our skincare for menopausal skin is designed to hydrate, brighten, comfort and protect without complexity or compromise.
Skincare Routine for Menopausal Skin
Hormonal changes during menopause can lead to dryness, sensitivity, and a loss of elasticity. That’s why Skinician’s menopause skincare routine is built around just a few essential steps of three in the morning and three at night, to cleanse, treat, and protect your skin with calming care and confidence.
Morning Routine for Hydration and Protection
A simple three-step ritual to start your day with comfort and resilience:
- Cleanse with the Cleansing Balm - A mild, barrier-friendly formula that gently removes overnight build-up and prepares the skin for active ingredients.
- Treat with Hyaluronic Elixir - Deeply hydrates and plumps the skin, helping it feel nourished, comfortable, and radiant throughout the day.
- Protect with Daily Defence SPF 50 - Broad-spectrum sun protection that soothes, hydrates, and supports elasticity while shielding against UV damage and blue light radiation.
Evening Routine for Repair and Radiance
Three steps to restore and replenish your skin while you rest:
- Cleanse with the Cleansing Balm - Removes SPF, pollution, and impurities while maintaining the skin’s natural barrier.
- Treat with Hyaluronic Elixir - Replenishes hydration and supports skin recovery overnight, leaving your complexion soft and supple.
- Protect with Restoring Night Cream - A rich, nourishing cream with an occlusive texture that locks in moisture and active ingredients when your skin is most prone to dehydration.
This routine is designed to be simple, soothing, and effective and not overwhelm. Just calming care that supports your skin through hormonal changes, morning and night.
Embracing Menopause with Confidence
Why Menopause Is a New Beginning
Menopause is a call to:
- Prioritise your health with bone scans, heart checks, and nutrition
- Model resilience. Your self care empowers others
- Live fully. This stage can be your most liberating yet
You’ve earned this chapter. Let’s make it radiant.
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