Skincare for Menopausal Skin with Dry Patches and Acne

Menopause is a significant life transition that brings about many changes, and your skin is often one of the first places you'll notice them. Hormonal fluctuations, particularly the decrease in oestrogen, can lead to a frustrating combination of symptoms. You might find your once-predictable complexion is now dealing with uncomfortable dryness and unexpected acne flare-ups simultaneously. It can feel like you're battling both teenage and mature skin issues at the same time.

Navigating this new skincare landscape can be confusing, but a consistent, gentle, and effective routine can make all the difference. The key is to choose products that soothe, hydrate, and rebalance your skin without causing further irritation and our natural anti-ageing face products are perfect for this. Plant-based skincare offers a wonderful solution, harnessing the power of nature to calm inflammation, boost hydration, and support your skin's natural healing processes.

This guide will walk you through a simple yet powerful routine designed to address the unique challenges of menopausal skin, helping you manage dry patches and acne for a clearer, more comfortable complexion.

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The Unique Challenges of Menopausal Skin

During menopause, declining oestrogen levels have a direct impact on your skin's health and appearance. Here’s what’s happening:

• Dryness and Dehydration: Oestrogen plays a vital role in stimulating the production of skin-plumping substances like collagen and natural oils. As levels drop, your skin's ability to retain moisture diminishes, leading to dryness, tightness, and flaky patches.
• Breakouts and Acne: While oestrogen decreases, androgen levels can remain more stable. This hormonal imbalance can trigger an overproduction of sebum (oil), which can clog pores and lead to inflammation, pimples, and even cystic acne, often around the chin and jawline.
• Increased Sensitivity: Your skin's protective barrier can become weaker during menopause, making it more susceptible to irritation, redness, and sensitivity from environmental stressors and harsh ingredients.

Finding products that can hydrate thirsty skin without clogging pores is the secret to restoring balance and achieving a healthy glow.

Building Your Menopausal Skincare Routine

A successful routine for menopausal skin focuses on gentle cleansing, targeted treatments, and deep hydration. Our range is formulated with potent plant actives and extracts that are perfectly suited to comfort and revive menopausal skin. Let’s explore a step-by-step approach to calm dryness and clear up blemishes.

Step 1: Gentle and Effective Cleansing

Cleansing is the foundation of any good skincare routine, but it's crucial to avoid stripping your skin of its natural oils. A harsh cleanser can worsen dryness and trigger even more oil production as your skin tries to compensate.

We recommend starting with our Advanced Cleansing Milk. This is an oil-based cleanser that beautifully melts away makeup, SPF, and impurities while comforting and hydrating the skin. It contains hyaluronic acid for a moisture boost, along with conditioning plant extracts that leave your face feeling soft and clean, not tight.

If you prefer the feel of a foaming cleanser, our Rejuvenating Face Wash is an excellent alternative. It cleanses thoroughly without disrupting your skin’s delicate moisture barrier, making it suitable for skin that is feeling sensitive or stressed.

Step 2: Tone and Exfoliate for Clarity

Toning helps to remove any last traces of impurities and prep your skin for the products that follow. Our Purifying Face Toner is a calming, hydrating step that helps to rebalance your skin after cleansing.

For tackling breakouts, blackheads, and uneven skin tone, incorporating a gentle exfoliant is key. Our Exfoliating Radiance Tonic is a powerful renewal treatment that uses fruit AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) to dissolve dead skin cells that can clog pores. Use this in your evening routine a few times a week or even nightly. It’s fantastic for improving the appearance of pores and breakouts while also helping to soften fine lines and wrinkles for a brighter, smoother complexion.

Step 3: Target the Delicate Eye Area

The skin around your eyes is thinner and often one of the first areas to show signs of ageing and dehydration. Our Eye Cream Complex is specifically designed to address these concerns. It hydrates, smooths lines, and energises tired-looking eyes with a blend of plant peptides, hyaluronic acid, and stimulating marine extracts. A small amount patted gently around the eye area morning and night will help you look more refreshed and awake.

Step 4: Treat with Serums and Oils

This is where you can deliver a concentrated dose of active ingredients to target your specific concerns. You can use a serum, an oil, or both, depending on what your skin needs.

Our Performance Face Serum is a potent treatment for skin rejuvenation. It hydrates deeply with hyaluronic acid and helps to ease the appearance of lines with a powerful combination of a plant peptide, seaweed, and green tea. Its lightweight formula sinks in quickly to deliver its anti-ageing benefits.

For an extra layer of nourishment and healing, our Revitalising Face Oil is a superb choice. Rich in nutrients but never greasy, it works to heal the skin barrier, immediately calm irritation, and leave a lovely, healthy glow. It's particularly effective for stressed skin issues like dryness and sensitivity. If using both, apply the serum first, allow it to absorb, and then press a few drops of the face oil on top.

Step 5: Hydrate and Protect

The final step in your routine is to lock in all the goodness with a moisturiser. This creates a protective barrier over your skin, preventing moisture loss and shielding it from environmental damage.

Our Active Dew Face Cream is the perfect finishing touch for both day and night. It hydrates, nourishes, and protects with a blend of hyaluronic acid, cassia, pomegranate, and nourishing plant oils. Its comforting texture leaves skin feeling supple and moisturised without feeling heavy. If you prefer a more lighter cream then use our Matt Formula Face Cream instead.

Please note that the face creams are lovely for menopausal skin but do not contain SPF. Sun protection is non-negotiable, especially for menopausal skin which is more prone to sun damage. Always apply a broad-spectrum SPF of 30 or higher as the very last step of your routine before heading outside, as required.

Discover the Power of Plant-Based Skincare for Dry and Oily Menopausal Skin

Embracing the changes that come with menopause is easier when you have the right support. By choosing high-quality, natural ingredients, you can nurture your skin back to health, addressing both dryness and acne with one cohesive routine.

Ready to find your perfect skincare solution? Explore our full collection of natural anti-ageing skincare and build a routine that helps you feel confident and beautiful in your skin.

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