Caring for Menopausal Skin: Embrace Your Skin’s New Chapter
- Magda
- 28. Aug.
- 5 Min. Lesezeit
Aktualisiert: 28. Aug.
As we move through different stages of life, our skin naturally evolves. One of the most profound transitions happens during menopause - a time of deep hormonal change that affects not only our inner balance but also how our skin looks and feels. While this can be an empowering and transformative time in a woman’s life, it often brings unexpected skin concerns that require a new, more thoughtful approach.
Menopausal skin isn’t just “older skin.” It’s biologically different, and it benefits most from care that is gentle, hydrating, and aligned with your body’s natural shifts.
The Hormonal Shifts Behind Skin Changes
During menopause, levels of key hormones like estrogen and progesterone decline significantly. These hormones play a vital role in maintaining the health and resilience of our skin:
- Estrogen supports the production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid - essential for keeping skin firm, hydrated, and elastic.
- Progesterone helps regulate oil production and supports cell turnover.
As these hormones decrease, the skin may become thinner, more fragile, and slower to heal. You might notice increased dryness, redness, flushing, or a loss of volume, particularly around the jawline and cheeks. Breakouts can also reappear, especially along the chin and jawline, due to shifting hormone levels.
These changes are real and deeply linked to the body’s internal transition - but the good news is that with proper care, your skin can still look and feel vibrant, balanced, and nourished.
What About Perimenopause?
You may start to notice skin changes before menopause actually begins. This stage is called perimenopause, and it can start as early as your 40s - or even late 30s for some. Hormone levels begin to fluctuate during this time, often irregularly, which can lead to:
Unusual breakouts
Sudden sensitivity to products
Redness or flushing
Uneven skin tone or dark spots
Changes in skin texture or hydration
If your skin suddenly doesn’t "feel like itself," or if your usual skincare routine no longer works, perimenopause could be the reason. This is an ideal time to begin adjusting your skincare to support your skin through these transitions - gently, mindfully, and with awareness of what your body is experiencing.
The New Sensitivity: A Common Concern
One of the most common symptoms I see in menopausal and perimenopausal skin is sensitivity - even in clients who’ve never had sensitive skin before. The skin’s protective barrier becomes less effective, which means it can lose moisture more quickly and react more easily to heat, cold, stress, or active ingredients in skincare.
If you’ve noticed that your skin stings, flushes, or feels irritated more easily, this sensitivity is a natural response to the hormonal shifts. This is when a more nurturing and holistic skincare routine becomes essential.
Common Skin Changes During Menopause
Here are some of the changes you might notice during this phase:
Dryness and rough texture
Loss of firmness and volume, especially around the cheeks, jawline, and neck
Hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone
Breakouts and congestion, especially along the jaw or chin
Increased redness, flushing, or sensitivity.
How I Can Help: A Holistic Approach to Menopausal Skin
As a holistic aesthetician, my goal is to support your skin through every phase of its natural evolution, especially during menopause and perimenopause. I focus on creating personalized treatments that work with your skin’s needs, providing solutions that are gentle, effective, and restorative. Together, we’ll address dryness, sensitivity, and other skin concerns with intention and care.
Here’s how I can support your skin during this time:
Hydrating, Barrier-Repairing Facials: These treatments focus on soothing your skin, restoring moisture, and repairing your skin’s protective barrier, all while promoting hydration and calmness. This is essential as menopausal skin tends to be more fragile and prone to dryness.
Peptide and Enzyme Treatments: I use gentle, non-invasive treatments to encourage skin regeneration without causing irritation. These treatments support collagen production, improve texture, and help brighten your complexion in a way that respects the delicate balance of menopausal skin.
LED Light Therapy: This non-invasive therapy is incredibly beneficial for menopausal skin. It promotes collagen production, reduces inflammation, and helps heal the skin. It’s particularly helpful for reducing redness, flushing, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
SWiCH™ by Circadia: SWiCH is a unique, non-chemical peel that works by stimulating the skin’s natural repair system. It supports cell turnover without the irritation or downtime of traditional peels. This treatment helps rebuild the skin at a cellular level - improving elasticity, firmness, and radiance. SWiCH is especially beneficial for menopausal skin (as of 40 years) experiencing thinning, sagging, dullness, or uneven texture.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (Face): This gentle, rhythmic facial massage stimulates the lymphatic system, helping to reduce puffiness, encourage detoxification, and improve skin tone. It is particularly beneficial for menopausal clients as it promotes circulation, reduces inflammation, and enhances the skin’s natural glow—all while supporting the body’s own healing processes.
Sculptural Face Lifting Massage: This advanced technique combines deep muscular work with lifting massage to tone, lift, and re-sculpt the face naturally - without injectables. But beyond the visible lifting effects, this method also works on a deeper level to release emotional tension stored in the facial muscles. Many clients experience a profound sense of relaxation, emotional release, and improved well-being, making it not just a beauty treatment, but a holistic ritual of renewal. So important especially in the phase of perimenopause and menopause!
Customized Skincare Products: I’ll guide you through choosing the right products to nurture your skin at home. These will be tailored to your specific needs - whether that’s restoring moisture, strengthening the skin barrier, or addressing pigmentation - using gentle, effective ingredients that support hormonal skin.
Consistent Care: Hormonal changes during menopause aren’t a one-time shift. Your skin will continue to evolve, and so should your skincare. We’ll adjust your treatments and home care as needed, ensuring your skin is supported at every stage.
Embracing This New Chapter
Perimenopause and menopause are an opportunity to reconnect with your skin and embrace its natural evolution. With the right approach, you can maintain a glowing, healthy complexion and feel confident in your skin, no matter what stage of life you’re in. If you’re experiencing skin changes due to hormonal shifts, I’m here to help you create a skincare routine that nurtures and supports your skin.
Let’s work together to address your unique concerns, rejuvenate your skin, and celebrate this new chapter with confidence.
Schedule a consultation today, and let’s create a treatment plan that aligns with your skin’s needs - inside and out.
In good skin health
Magda
This article was inspired by an article published on Jul 1st, 2025 on Skin Inc. at:
The content has been adapted to reflect a holistic aesthetician’s approach to caring for menopausal skin.
