Menopause & Moisture: Winning the Midlife Skin Battle
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- May 2
- 1 min read
Hot flashes aren’t the only thing making us dewy…
If you’ve googled hydrate skin after menopause, you know the midlife moisture struggle is real. Hormonal changes mean less estrogen, which equals drier, thinner skin and more pronounced lines. Here’s how to fight back—naturally.
Gentle Cleansing – Switch to cream or oil cleansers that won’t strip your barrier or clog your pores.
Layer Hydration – Hyaluronic acid serum first, nourishing oil second, rich cream third if you feel you need it.
Natural Anti-Wrinkle Treatments – Look for peptides, niacinamide (a form of the B3 vitamin that supports skin health by strengthening the skin's barrier, improving skin tone and texture, reducing inflammation and redness, and helping with issues like fine lines, wrinkles, and acne), and bakuchiol (a plant-based retinol alternative).
Humidify & Hydrate – A bedside humidifier and two extra glasses of water do more than you’d think. I front-load my hydration—two litres by 2pm, because I’d rather hydrate earlier in the day than spend the night doing laps to the loo!
Pro tip: SeneGence Nangai Oil is a personal favourite for sealing everything in, but the key is consistency—not necessarily brand.
Bottom Line: Midlife skin can stay plump and radiant—you just have to outsmart the hormones. Gentle cleansing, strategic layers of hydration, and a few powerhouse ingredients beat dryness every time. Think of it as moisture with a game plan: hydrate early, seal it in, sleep tight, and wake up dewy on your own terms.
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