Menopause is a natural part of life, but the changes it brings can often feel overwhelming—especially when it comes to your skin. Hormonal shifts during menopause can lead to dryness, loss of elasticity, fine lines, and other changes that may leave your skin feeling unfamiliar. But here’s the good news: with the right care and treatments, you can support your skin to keep it healthy, nourished, and glowing.

How Does Menopause Affect Your Skin?

The hormonal changes during menopause—primarily a drop in oestrogen levels—have a direct impact on your skin’s health. So, if you are noticing changes to your skin, do not worry. Here are some of the common changes:

Increased Dryness:

Oestrogen helps maintain the skin’s natural hydration. As levels drop, your skin may feel drier and rougher.

Loss of Collagen & Elasticity:

Collagen production slows, causing skin to lose its firmness and plumpness, leading to sagging and fine lines.

Thinner, More Sensitive Skin:

The skin barrier can become weaker, making it more prone to irritation and sensitivity.

Skin Irritation:

Experiencing itchy prickly skin extra sensitive skin when trying to fall asleep at night? This is very normal. This can be felt across anywhere on your body, not just your face.

Changes in Pigmentation:

Hormonal shifts can cause uneven skin tone, pigmentation, and age spots.

Breakouts & Redness:

You may still experience occasional breakouts or rosacea flare-ups due to hormonal imbalances as your skin becomes more sensitive.

How to Support Your Skin During Menopause

With the right skincare routine and treatments, you can help your skin look and feel its best. It is important to remember everyone’s skin is different and during this time your skin is increasingly sensitive so try these changes gradually to ensure your skin reacts well to the change:

1. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate 💧

Dry skin needs extra hydration, both inside and out. Make sure you are drinking lots of water throughout the day. Use products containing hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and glycerine to replenish moisture levels through the products you are using. The Guinot, Hydra Summum Facial is perfect and can work wonders by deeply nourishing and plumping the skin. At home we would recommend these products for hydration your skin.

2. Boost Collagen Production ✨

A collagen boost can be achieved with both products and several treatments. Here are some of our favourites

CACI facials help to lift and tone the skin while stimulating collagen production, leaving your complexion firmer and more youthful.

SkinPen microneedling creates tiny holes in the skin surface to stimulate the healing process of your skin, which increases the level of collegian production in the face.

Adding products with retinol or peptides can also support this process. The Murad retinol range is the perfect partner for any of these facials and will increase your collagen production.

      3. Target Pigmentation 🌟

During menopause, changes in skin tone and texture are common, often accompanied by pigmentation concerns. Brightening treatments, like the Murad Method Facial, can make a significant difference. These treatments, combined with products rich in Vitamin C, antioxidants, and gentle exfoliants, work to even out skin tone and reduce pigmentation, restoring a radiant complexion. Deesse Light Therapy is another powerful tool, offering non-invasive care to support skin health and renewal during this transitional phase. Together, these solutions provide a holistic approach to glowing, healthy skin at every stage of life.

     4. Professional Treatments 💆‍♀️

Facials tailored to menopausal skin can provide instant relief and long-term benefits. Treatments like the VAR Facial and Guinot facials focus on hydration, firming, and radiance, giving your skin the support it needs. Moreover, the Murad method facial is an entirely personalised concept, you can address any issues or changes you are noticing in your skin since going through menopause.

Self-Care for Your Skin and Confidence

Menopause is a time of change, but it’s also an opportunity to focus on yourself. A little self-care can go a long way toward helping you feel confident and beautiful in your skin. Whether it’s booking a targeted treatment, investing in nourishing skincare, or simply drinking more water, small steps add up to lasting results.

At Cedar Therapy we can personalise facial treatments to address any concerns or skin issues you may be having. Book in for a free facial consultation so you can achieve glowing skin.