The Best Skincare Routine for Menopausal Skin

Let’s be real: menopause can change how your skin looks, feels and behaves. Suddenly, your once-reliable routine stops doing what it used to. That glow you loved? Gone. The texture? A little drier, thinner, maybe even itchy. Don’t worry - your skin isn’t broken. It just needs a little extra care while your hormones do their thing.

Why Menopause Affects Your Skin

During menopause, oestrogen levels drop, and that can affect everything from collagen to moisture levels. The result? Skin that feels drier, more sensitive, or less plump. These changes can also make fine lines more noticeable and hydration harder to hold onto.

That’s why your skincare routine needs an update - not a total overhaul, just a smarter one. Here’s how to build the best skincare routine for menopausal skin that actually supports how your skin feels right now.

Step 1: Gentle, Hydrating Cleansing

Start with a cleanser that supports your skin barrier instead of stripping it. Squeaky Clean works with just water, thanks to hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and meadowfoam seed oil. It removes makeup, SPF and the day’s build-up without drying you out.

Step 2: Lock in Moisture and Comfort

This is where Smooth Operator Body Cream earns its name. It’s packed with ribose, grapeseed oil and marine collagen to hydrate, smooth and support your skin barrier. Use it daily for all-over comfort - especially on dry or crepey areas that need a little more love.

Step 3: Cool, Calm, Hydrate

Hot flush? Meet Cool Your Jets Rose Water Spritz. It’s like a cold drink for your face, with pomegranate, cucumber and black cohosh to calm and hydrate. Keep it in the fridge for bonus chill points.

Step 4: Everyday Glow with Coverage and Care

Menopausal skin often feels drier and more textured, so heavy makeup can cling or settle in fine lines. That’s why Excellent BB Cream is a perfect match. It delivers lightweight coverage while hydrating and smoothing your complexion - all without the fuss of a full foundation routine. Real skin, just glowier.

Step 5: Protect and Repeat

Finish your routine with SPF every morning. Hormonal changes can make your skin more sensitive to sun damage, so daily protection is essential. Then, repeat the steps that make your skin feel supported - not smothered.

The Bottom Line

There’s no one-size-fits-all skincare routine for menopause. What matters most is choosing products that feel good, work with your hormones and simplify your day. That’s what The Peri Edit is all about - skincare that supports your skin through every stage, without overcomplicating it.

Sources:

• https://www.menopause.org.au
• https://www.health.harvard.edu
• https://my.clevelandclinic.org
• https://www.mayoclinic.org/
• https://www.bad.org.uk

Please visit your GP or a health care professional for advise on your current situation.