Menopausal skin? Take back control

Understanding Menopause

The term menopause literally means “the end of menstruation.” Medically, it’s defined as the point when you haven’t had a period for 12 consecutive months. Menopause occurs when the ovaries stop releasing eggs, leading to a drop in the hormones oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.

Before reaching menopause, many women go through a transitional phase known as perimenopause. This stage—often beginning around age 45, but sometimes earlier—is marked by fluctuating hormone levels and irregular menstrual cycles. During this time, you might experience a variety of symptoms such as hot flushes, joint pain, dry skin, low mood, and other changes that can affect daily life.

Menopause and Your Skin

Hormonal changes during menopause can have a significant impact on the skin. Oestrogen plays a key role in maintaining skin health by supporting collagen production, hydration, and elasticity. Research shows that women can lose up to 30% of their skin’s collagen within the first five years after menopause. Following that, collagen continues to decline gradually—by about 2% each year over the next two decades.

This reduction in collagen, combined with lower oil production, often leads to dryness, itchiness, increased sensitivity, and visible signs of skin ageing, such as sagging and fine lines.

Top Skincare Tips for Menopausal Skin

When your skin feels unpredictable or changes frequently, simplicity is key. A gentle, consistent routine helps maintain balance and comfort.

Follow our Prep, Treat, and Glow regimen—featuring targeted formulas designed to nourish, soothe, firm, and deeply hydrate menopausal skin.

Dermalogica Magnetic Afterglow Cleanser 150ml

Prep

Magnetic[+] AfterGlow Cleanser is a revolutionary cleanser that acts like a magnet to help skin retain moisture and leaves skin feeling refreshed, hydrated, and prepped for the next steps in your skin care routine.

Treat

Pro-Collagen Banking Serum is a powerful serum that helps promote, protect, and preserve skin’s collagen today, so you have more for tomorrow.

Glow

Stabilizing Repair Cream contains ultra-soothing actives that calm on contact – helping to break the pattern of sensitive skin as they immediately comfort and help skin become more resilient over time.

Additional support and guidance

Many women struggle to find the support they need during menopause, often because they’re unaware of the resources available or where to turn for help. However, thanks to public figures like Davina McCall and Lisa Snowdon openly discussing their experiences, awareness is increasing and more women are feeling empowered to take charge of their menopause care. If you need guidance, speak to your GP or look for a local menopause clinic to explore treatment options such as HRT. You can also search “menopause” on Instagram to discover informative and supportive accounts to follow.