From hot flashes to fine lines: how hormones and skin health connect.
Hormones don’t just run the show behind the scenes — they play a starring role in how your skin looks, feels, and behaves. If you’ve hit perimenopause or menopause, you may have noticed some big changes in your skin (sometimes overnight, right?).
Here’s what’s happening — and what you can do about it.
💡 The Hormone–Skin Connection
Collagen drop-off: Estrogen helps keep collagen strong and bouncy. As levels decline, skin can feel thinner and less firm.
Dryness kicks in: Oil production slows, leaving skin drier and sometimes itchy.
Sensitivity spikes: You might find your skin reacts to products it never did before.
Slower cell turnover: That glow takes longer to show up because skin isn’t renewing as quickly.
🌿 How to Support Your Skin Right Now
- Hydration is non-negotiable. From inside (hello, water) and outside (hydrating creams + serums).
- Barrier love. Choose creams with nourishing lipids and ceramides to keep skin protected.
- Actives, but gentle. Retinol alternatives, peptides, and antioxidants can support without overwhelming sensitive skin.
- Sun care still rules. Even if you’re not lounging by a pool, SPF keeps those thinning collagen fibers safe.
🔍 Want to Know What Your Skin Needs Today?
Here’s the thing: not every skin in (peri) menopause behaves the same. Some lean oily, some super dry, some combo of both.
That’s why I love ABBI’s free skin analysis tool. 📲 It looks at your skin today, not last year — and matches you with a custom base cream plus fresh actives that shift as your skin shifts.
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💬 My Final Thought For The Moment
This time in our lives doesn’t have to be end of radiant skin — it’s just a new chapter. With the right care (and a little patience), your skin can feel healthy, supported, and yes, glowing.
Because every stage of life deserves great skin. 💖
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