17/02/2026
Perimenopause is not just a hormonal shift.
It’s a structural shift in the skin.
From our late 30s onward, declining oestrogen affects:
• Collagen synthesis
• Dermal thickness
• Bone density
• Muscle mass
• Insulin sensitivity
Within the first five years post-menopause, up to 30% of collagen can be lost.
This is why many women notice:
– Increased skin laxity
– Crepey neck texture
– Jawline softening
– Hormonal breakouts
– Slower healing
Topical skincare supports the barrier.
But the internal environment determines how well your skin can rebuild.
Here’s where strength training becomes relevant.
Resistance training has been shown to:
• Increase growth hormone and IGF-1 (key drivers of collagen production)
• Improve insulin sensitivity (reducing androgen-driven breakouts)
• Reduce chronic cortisol (which accelerates collagen breakdown)
• Preserve lean muscle mass beneath the skin
• Support bone density (which maintains facial structure over time)
Muscle is not just aesthetic.
It is metabolically protective tissue.
And during perimenopause, preserving it becomes one of the most powerful skin-ageing strategies available.
Biome supports your skin barrier.
But skin integrity is influenced by what’s happening beneath it.
I personally love strength training as it makes me feel strong and capable and the skin benefits are a beautiful added bonus!
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