As a menopausal woman who cares about your skin health and overall well-being and beauty, it’s important to understand the common aging skin indicators and the potential resolutions for each.
Here are the top five aging skin indicators and how you can successfully deal with them in the comfort of your home.
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Wrinkles and Fine Lines, Loss of Elasticity and Sagging
You need to understand that in your personal skin care routine, there are many factors that you can control. The more you learn about your skin and skin ingredients, skin modalities and what this complex does to your overall well-being, the more resultful your efforts will be.
Drastically low levels of estrogen during perimenopause and menopause generate a few signs within your skin. It’s not just an esthetic side of your precious organ. Hormonal imbalance effects the functioning of this largest organ within your body.
As the less estrogen triggers a disruption in the manufacturing of elastin and collagen, the lack of the latter two results in a more visible, and even prominent, view of fine lines and wrinkles. Hence I’ve grouped these skin indicators together, as they are intricately connected.
So, here we are with fine lines and wrinkles on the facial skin, neck, and decollete. Here are a few actionable steps for you to consider.
Resolution: Learn the double-oil skin cleansing routine with exfoliation method. What it does to your skin is remarkable. First, this type of cleansing exfoliates the upper conglomeration of dead cells, dust, pathogenic flora. Second, it stimulates the rise of the young, stronger skin cells to the surface to maximize the absorption of the active ingredient in your skin care products.
Resolution: Incorporate a skincare routine that includes products with ingredients like retinol, hyaluronic acid, peptides, vitamin C to promote collagen production and hydration.
Also, consider a more gentler than retinol ingredient that takes the skin care market by storm. Women with a more sensitive skin would love and enjoy benefits of Bakuchiol for menopause skin care!
Resolution: Protect your skin from sun damage by wearing sunscreen with a high SPF, avoiding excessive sun exposure, and using hats or umbrellas when needed. Shop for these goodies HERE.
Dryness and Loss of Moisture
You may already know it that menopause presents you with dry skin and/or dehydrated skin.
The dry skin is partly the direct effect of the hormonal change in estrogen that leads to skin atrophy. But partly, your personal procrastination in developing a skin care routine to fit your current needs. The sooner you take the reins of your skin’s needs, the faster you will be on the way to a plumper, glowy skin.
Also be aware of such thing as TransEpidermal Water Loss (TEWL). Usually, TEWL is a cause of dehydrated skin. It is basically loss of moisture through your damaged skin into the air. The skin that is not protected from outside will be lacking moisture. As a result of which, the skin will be less protected, have lower immunity, suffer in its texture and tone.
Resolution:Use a gentle cleanser and moisturize your skin daily with products containing ceramides, natural oils like apricot kernel oil, evening primrose oil, plant-sourced squalane.
Resolution: Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated from within, and consider using a humidifier in your home to combat dry indoor air.

Uneven Skin Tone and Hyperpigmentation
One of the less known facts is that skin becomes a reflection of your lifestyle much later in your life cycle. For example, if you loved the sun so much that you neglected skin protection earlier in life, it shows up as deeper wrinkles, dark spots, dryer skin later in life.
Though you see these drastic skin manifestations now, do not freeze in your steps! There are things you can and should do to support your skin’s health and beauty!

Resolution: Incorporate products with ingredients like vitamin C, nicotinomide (NMN aka niacinamide, form of vitamin B), and kojic acid (type of AHA) into your skincare routine to help fade dark spots and even out skin tone. Plus the correct skin cleansing and exfoliating routine with the right brightening cleansers.
Resolution: Protect your skin from further pigmentation by applying sunscreen daily and avoiding prolonged sun exposure.
SPF Lotions To Prevent Hyperpigmentation
Check out some of my favorite SPF face lotions you can wear with or without makeup.
The first is one is AVYA SPF 20. This formulation is hydrating brightening and dark spot reducing. Shop for it HERE.
For those of you who love tinted moisturizers with SPF protection, here’s a good one AVYA Sheer Tinted Moisturizer with broad spectrum SPF 40. You get Hyaluronic Acid for extra moisture barrier and catechins from green tea extract to protect your from oxidation damage. Shop for this awesome skin care product HERE.

Another favorite of mine is Beauty by Earth. The company has beautiful, clean, non-toxic ingredients in their SPF products. Check it out .
Another one that is really good for the face is Mama Sol SPF 30. This product can be used as your skin primer! And that is why I like it as well. You can buy it .

Dullness and Lack of Radiance
When your skin lacks a regular skin care routine, faces stress, dehydration, the menopause hormonal imbalance pushes all these factors to produce the maximum negative results for you and your skin. Hence dullness and lack of skin radiance can be successfully managed even during menopause!
So, to brighten your dull skin, choose a skincare product containing ingredients with natural exfoliating properties for a truly radiant skin.
And may I reiterate one more time that proper hydration of your skin – inside and out – are your first steps to avoid dull and drab skin. Also, knowing the best ways to de-stress and use the products for that purpose will elevate your anti-stress skin maintenance.
Resolution: Exfoliate your skin regularly to remove dead skin cells and reveal a brighter complexion. Look for chemical exfoliants with AHAs or BHAs.
Resolution: Eat a healthy, balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and antioxidants to nourish your skin from the inside out. Additionally, consider using products with brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide.
Remember, it’s always a good idea to consult with a dermatologist or skincare professional for personalized advice and recommendations based on your specific skin concerns and needs.
55 thoughts on “Aging Skin Indicators And How Menopause Women Can Deal With Them”
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Very interesting. Thank you for sharing.
Lisa,
Happy to support your skin care journey, GRL! Keep going!
I’ve learned a lot of great tips. Thank you very much!
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Great information to help when going through menopause with all the different changes that can happen. I love knowing about the different products that can help as well they would be useful to help with my skin problems too.
Laurie,
So wonderful to know the feedback! Thank you, lovely.
As far as menopause skin vs pre-menopause skin, there are differences, of course. Especially when we deal with loss of hormonal balance due to several hormones like estrogen.
However, what each woman can do is care for her skin and attending to the individual skin concerns in a timely manner.
Hugs!
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Great details on the skin indicators that I need to pay attention to.
Lisa,
You sure can do it, especially when you are aware of them.
FYI: It would be easier for you to get these indicators to address during your regular skin care routine when you have a reference to them. Save them in your Notes or whatever is easy for you to use on your phone. It really would make a difference when it is easy to access something you care about.
I’m 48 so I’m getting closer to that
Terri,
You can start your skin care regimen at any age to expect the results of bright and youthful skin performance.
I’m pretty lucky as post meopause brought normal facial skin! I don’t use a night moisturizer but I wear sunscreen everyday, year round. Night moisturizers and oils tend to make me break out.
Thank you so much for the tips. These are all hitting and I am trying to combat them best I can
Monique,
You are pro-active! And your skin will show up for you later for sure. Keep going, GRL!
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I have never thought about my skin and menopause, until recently.
Anne,
More important that you have started thinking about your skin care routine and more proactive ways to address your personal skin concerns.
Keep going, GRL!
I use blackseed oil only.
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I just turned 42 and I know I’m not far off from this. I just stopped taking my birth control too. Thanks for letting me know the indicators.
Amber,
Getting your skin care routine to figure out is your first step to a successful and truly anti-aging, beautiful skin.
I have found that Black Seed Oil helps to moisturize my skin.
A good serum does wonders.
Great tips and information in this post thanks for sharing this one I still have so much to learn.
Heather,
Our body, our skin are an on-going process of learning and discovering.
We never know too much.
Thank you for sharing all of this information about aging skin and some of the treatments and daily practices to ease the appearance of the effects of menopause on my face and skin. I have had a condition known as seborrhea dermatitis since I was a teenager so many of the conditions that you have listed above are in addition to that and also make it difficult to use many treatments on my face because they cause redness and irritation.
Bea,
I am familiar with your skin condition. And you are correct that many modalities and treatments cannot be performed on your skin.
I do hope that you are working with an experienced dermatologist who will support your journey to a healthy skin.
Hugs, GRL!
I am now noticing wrinkles above my lip and around my eyes. They have actually been there for awhile but I have been in denial.
Nancy,
The sooner you begin your self-care, the quicker you will see beautiful results. Just do not give up!
Dryness and lack of moisture is what I have really been noticing lately. I am trying to be more consistent with using moisturizer and making sure the products I use are gentle without unnecessary ingredients.
Maria,
Being meticulous and picky about your ingredients is the way to go.
Keep in mind that lotions and potions is just one side of the holistic approach to your skin’s health and well-being.
I have so many of these indicators. My skin is definitely showing lots of signs. Thanks for the info
Monique,
Don’t give up! Just make a small step towards your skin’s well-being, without getting overwhelmed by doing it all at once.
I appreciate you sharing this one and I am for sure in Perimenopause and knocking on menopause door LOL…. I am taking a collagen supplement now and will keep doing so due to the lower levels. Anything I can do to offset aging is good by me!
Awesome, Melissa,
You are getting ahead of the game by taking care of your needs and foreseeing any inconveniences and side effects from menopause.
It is so good to have tips on how to keep your skin healthy and good looking while aging! Thank you for sharing these tips.
Always here to support my community!
So important to continue to take care of our skin when we age! Love all your tips!
Claudia,
Totally with you on this score.
Skin always shows when we are neglecting it or procrastinating with addressing its needs.
I am dealing with this right now. Thanks for all of the great info.
Stacie,
I am happy that some of the information could be helpful to you!
Hugs!
It’s refreshing to find an article that addresses such an important topic. I appreciate the tips and advice provided, and I’ll definitely be sharing this resource with my friends who are going through this stage of life.
Lavanda,
The more we know about what to expect in this stage of our lives, the happier, the healthier and more beautiful we become. I do say it from my personal experience.
This is very insightful and helpful, thank you so much. I had no idea menopause affects the skin.
Hi Karen,
Yes, the skin is usually the first thing that shows it!
Those dreaded signs of aging are creeping up on everyone and what a great post this is to learn to recognize the signs. I’m big on using serums, lotions and creams to combat whatever aging signs. I just need to work on the hydration part…. Not drinking my water enough. UGH….
Kimberly,
This is your prompt to develop a tiny habit to use a hydration station more frequently during the day!
Use your phone alarm to remind you, and you will develop your new beautiful habit in no time!
Hugs to you!
Thank you for this informative post. Understanding menopause and skin is essential if women are to provide optimum care for the biggest organ in our body.
Beth,
I do agree with you that each one of us has to be prepared and well-informed about menopause. Only with facts and continuous self-education, we can achieve successful results in our skin journey.
This is really great information! Sending this to my aunt! I’m sure she will treasure all the info here!
Nadalie,
You are so welcome. Hope your aunt would take advantage of these easy-to-use indicators.