How perimenopause affects your skin
Perimenopause is known for changes to sleep and mood, but it often changes the skin too. Knowing why helps you look after it.
What’s happening
During perimenopause, oestrogen levels rise and fall and then decline. Oestrogen helps the skin make collagen and hold moisture, so as it drops, many people notice:
- Drier, thinner or more sensitive skin
- Fine lines that appear more quickly
- Skin that looks duller or heals more slowly
- Breakouts returning, sometimes for the first time in years
- Flushing with hot flushes
Caring for your skin through the change
- Be kind to the skin barrier. Use a mild cleanser and a richer moisturiser, especially at night.
- Keep up sunscreen. Thinner skin is more vulnerable to sun damage and pigmentation.
- Add vitamin A slowly. It can help texture and fine lines, but start gently if your skin has become sensitive.
- Look after the basics. Sleep, hydration and not smoking all show in the skin.
In-clinic options
Some people consider treatments such as laser or skin needling for texture, tone or fine lines. Whether they suit you depends on your skin, health and goals. A practitioner explains the recovery, risks and costs at a consultation.
When to see a doctor
Talk to your GP about perimenopause symptoms and whether hormone therapy suits you. See a doctor about any spot that is new, changing or not healing.
This article is general information, not medical advice. All procedures carry risks.
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Important information. All procedures carry risks. Results vary from person to person and are not guaranteed. Before any treatment you’ll have a consultation with a registered practitioner, who will explain the expected benefits, recovery time, possible side effects and complications, costs, and alternatives, including not having treatment. Take time to consider your decision. You may wish to seek a second opinion.