Hot Flushes 101: Why They Happen and How to Cool Down Fast

One minute you’re fine, the next you’re radiating enough heat to toast marshmallows. Welcome to hot flushes - one of the most common (and least fun) parts of menopause and perimenopause.

What Exactly Is a Hot Flush?

Hot flushes are sudden waves of heat that can make your face, neck and chest feel warm or sweaty. They’re caused by hormonal changes that affect how your body regulates temperature. When oestrogen levels dip, your internal thermostat becomes more sensitive, triggering a mini heatwave at random.

Why They Happen

Think of oestrogen as your body’s temperature moderator. When levels fluctuate during perimenopause or menopause, your brain sometimes gets confused and thinks you’re overheating - cue the flush, sweat, and occasional side of embarrassment. Triggers can include caffeine, alcohol, stress, or even warm rooms.

How to Cool Down Fast

• Keep Cool Your Jets handy: A few spritzes of Cool Your Jets Rose Water Spritz can help you reset in seconds. It’s cooling, hydrating and packed with calming ingredients like cucumber, black cohosh and calendula.
• Dress in layers: Choose breathable fabrics like cotton or linen so you can strip down (gracefully) when needed.
• Stay hydrated: Water helps your body regulate temperature, and your skin will thank you too.
• Limit triggers: Spicy food, caffeine and wine might make things worse - we know, sorry.
• Relax your nervous system: Try slow breathing, a cool compress, or even our Peri Meditation to take the edge off.

Long-Term Relief: Supporting Your Skin

Hot flushes can leave skin red, sensitive and thirsty. That’s where gentle, hormone-friendly skincare comes in. Smooth Operator Body Cream helps restore moisture and calm irritation, while Excellent BB Cream evens tone without clogging pores - perfect for post-flush touch-ups.

The Bottom Line

Hot flushes are normal, even if they don’t feel that way. You can’t always control when they strike, but you can be ready. Cool Your Jets was made for moments like these - quick comfort, no fuss, no shame. Keep one in your handbag, your desk, or your fridge, and face the heat your way.

Explore more support with The Peri Edit - skincare that helps you cool down, hydrate up and keep feeling like you.

Sources:

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

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