25/10/2025
Hot flushes and mood swings aren't the only signs your body's entering perimenopause* or menopause** your skin starts talking too.
When oestrogen levels naturally drop, your skin feels it, even if you mistake it for a rash, dehydration, or just "too much wine over the weekend." These subtle shifts are often misunderstood, but they're actually your hormones sending signals for a little extra care.
Here's what you might notice:
💦 Dryness, oestrogen helps skin hold water. Less oestrogen = drier thirstier skin.
🔥 Irritation + Sensitivity, skin may react to things it never used to, as the protective barrier weakens.
🥵 Redness or Flare-ups, hot flushes and hormonal changes can make blood vessels more active.
🟤 Pigmentation, lower oestrogen can mean new dark spots, while HRT can sometimes flare Melasma.
💥Breakouts, hormonal shifts can lead to more oil and unexpected breakouts.
👩🦳Signs of Ageing, less oestrogen means less collagen, leading to fine lines and wrinkles.
Your skin isn't misbehaving, it's simply adapting. With the right treatments and support, it can glow through every stage.
* transitional phase where hormone levels fluctuate and you have irregular periods.
** the point of 12 consecutive months without a period.
