PERIMENOPAUSE VS MENOPAUSE - WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

Perimenopause vs Menopause: What’s the Difference and How to Care for Your Changing Skin?

If you’re noticing changes in your skin — dryness, itchiness, or that crepey texture — you’re not alone. These are some of the most common symptoms women experience during perimenopause and menopause. But what’s the difference between the two, and how can you best support your skin during these hormonal shifts? We are here to explain it all to you!

What is Perimenopause? And how is it different from menopause?

Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause, often starting in your 40s but could be earlier or later. It can last several years as your hormone levels fluctuate unpredictably. Whereas menopause officially begins 12 months after your last period and marks the end of your reproductive years.

During perimenopause, estrogen and progesterone levels drop unevenly, causing a rollercoaster of symptoms including hot flushes, mood swings, and noticeable changes in your skin’s texture and moisture. Skin can become drier, thinner, lose its elasticity, and sometimes become itchy or irritated. After menopause, your skin might calm down… or it might not. Fun, right?

Because perimenopause is a distinct phase with unique challenges, it deserves targeted care and understanding.

Why BOOIE Launched The Peri Edit to Support Your Skin

At BOOIE, we’ve always listened closely to our community, especially women navigating the confusing, frustrating, and often overlooked stage of perimenopause. Our customers were loud and clear: they want products that meet them where they are. This led us to develop skincare designed to work with hormones, not against them and importantly, skincare that cuts through the usual noise of anti-ageing bs.

Enter The Peri Edit: a focused, hormone-friendly skincare range designed specifically for skin going through perimenopause and beyond. It’s not about hiding symptoms or pretending the changes aren’t happening or putting a stop to them all together! It’s about embracing your skin with kindness, hydration, and targeted support.

Our founder, Celeste Barber, puts it simply: “Hormones might be chaos, but your skincare doesn’t have to be. We want you to cool down, not calm down.”

The Peri Edit was created based on real conversations, research, and the needs of women who told us what they wanted, and frankly, what they deserved. Because perimenopause can bring over fifty different symptoms, many of which affect skin health, we focused on two powerful products to target the most common skin concerns: dryness, crepey texture, and sudden hot flushes.

MEET OUR PERI HEROES

Smooth Operator – Body Cream

This rich, nourishing cream is formulated with hormone-friendly ingredients like ribose (to support skin firmness), grapeseed oil (for deep hydration), and marine collagen (to boost elasticity). It also includes soothing aloe, cocoa butter, and vitamin-rich oils to calm and strengthen your skin.

Ideal for tackling dry, crepey skin that often comes with menopause and perimenopause, Smooth Operator glides on smoothly with a fresh cucumber scent, making your daily self-care feel indulgent and effective.

Cool Your Jets – Rose Water Spritz

Hot flushes and hormonal skin flare-ups can be tricky to manage, that’s why Cool Your Jets is here. This lightweight rosewater spritz cools, refreshes, and hydrates your skin on the spot.

Packed with antioxidants from pomegranate, calming botanicals like black cohosh and calendula, and soothing cucumber, it’s designed to reduce redness and irritation while providing a quick cooldown when your body temperature spikes.

It’s perfect for sensitive, acne-prone, or itchy skin during menopause, giving you a natural, fresh boost anytime you need it.

How to Support Your Skin During Menopause and Perimenopause

Beyond using hormone-friendly products like The Peri Edit, consider these skincare and lifestyle tips to help manage dryness, itchiness, and other common menopause skin issues:

• Hydrate inside and out: Drink plenty of water and use moisturisers rich in oils and humectants (ingredients such as hyaluronic acid or glycerin that act like water magnets for your skin) to lock in moisture.
• Use a gentle, non-stripping cleanser: Skip the harsh soaps and go for a formula that respects your skin barrier (like our Squeaky Clean).
• Incorporate antioxidants: Look for products with vitamins C and E to protect against environmental stressors.
• Avoid irritants:  Some fragrances, alcohol, and certain preservatives can worsen sensitivity and dryness.
• Consider menopause supplements: Some women find relief with supplements like collagen peptides, omega-3s, and vitamin D but always check with your healthcare provider first.
• Wear sunscreen daily: Hormonal skin changes can make your skin more vulnerable to UV damage.

Why The Peri Edit Is Different

Menopause and perimenopause are unique phases that deserve customised skincare, not just repurposed anti-ageing formulas. The Peri Edit is designed with real hormone shifts in mind, using scientifically backed ingredients that support hydration, firmness, and skin comfort without overcomplicating your routine.

Your hormones might be unpredictable but your skincare doesn’t have to be. Two products. Straight-talking, skin-loving, and here when you need them.