Perimenopause & Menopause: How They Impact Your Skin and What You Can Do About It
As we navigate different stages of life, our skin evolves, reflecting changes happening within the body. One of the most significant transitions for women is perimenopause and menopause, bringing about hormonal shifts that directly impact skin health. Understanding these changes and how to care for your skin during this time is key to maintaining a radiant, youthful complexion.
How Perimenopause & Menopause Affect the Skin
Hormonal fluctuations, particularly the decline in oestrogen, have a profound effect on the skin. Influencing collagen production, hydration levels, and overall skin resilience. Here’s what you may notice:
Loss of Collagen & Elasticity: Oestrogen stimulates collagen production, which keeps skin firm and plump. As levels decline, skin may become thinner and more prone to sagging.
Increased Dryness: The skin’s ability to retain moisture diminishes, leading to dryness and a compromised skin barrier.
More Visible Fine Lines & Wrinkles: With reduced collagen and hydration, fine lines and wrinkles become more noticeable.
Sensitivity & Redness: Hormonal fluctuations can trigger increased skin sensitivity, making it more prone to irritation and inflammation.
Changes in Pigmentation: Some women experience an increase in age spots or uneven skin tone due to hormonal changes.
Treatment Recommendations for Perimenopausal & Menopausal Skin
To counteract these changes, a tailored approach to skincare, professional dermal and cosmetic treatments are essential. Here are some of our top recommendations:
Injectable Treatments for Perimenopausal & Menopausal Skin Concerns
As your skin goes through the changes of perimenopause and menopause, injectable treatments can help target specific concerns like volume loss, wrinkles, and skin hydration. These treatments can restore a youthful glow, enhance skin texture, and stimulate collagen production, ensuring your skin remains rejuvenated during this natural transition.
Wrinkle Relaxer
Wrinkle relaxers work by temporarily relaxing facial muscles, smoothing dynamic wrinkles like forehead lines, crow's feet, and frown lines. During perimenopause, it can help prevent deeper wrinkles from forming, while in menopause, it’s especially effective for reducing static lines and providing lift around the eye area where the eyelids appear heavy.
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers restore lost volume, especially in areas like the cheeks, jawline, and under-eyes. They plump hollow areas and smooth deeper lines. For perimenopausal skin, fillers offer subtle enhancements to maintain youthful contours, while menopausal skin benefits from more substantial volume restoration and improved skin elasticity.
Skin Boosters, Bio-remodelling, Rejuran, Collagen-stimulating injections
These injectable treatments deliver deep hydration and collagen-stimulating growth factors directly into the skin. Skin boosters, bio-remodelling/stimulating injections and Rejuran are ideal for both perimenopausal and menopausal skin, as they repair, hydrate, improve elasticity, and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
Aqua Gold combines hyaluronic acid, vitamins, peptides, and Botox to refine skin texture and brighten the complexion.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
PRP uses your body’s natural growth factors to stimulate collagen production and improve skin texture. It’s particularly beneficial for perimenopausal skin, helping to maintain collagen levels, and for menopausal skin, which may have become thinner and more fragile. PRP also supports skin healing, reducing inflammation and enhancing overall skin health.
Collagen Boosting Dermal Treatments
LED Therapy: Uses low-level light energy to stimulate fibroblasts for collagen production, reduce inflammation, and enhance healing.
Tixel : Using thermo-mechanical technology, Tixel casues controlled injury to the tissue which in turn stimulated the bosy to produce collagen and elastin.
Radiofrequency - Genius and Exion Radiofrequency : Uses heat to stimulate collagen and elastin production deep in the dermis, strengthening connective tissue and improving skin firmness.
Microneedling (Dermapen/Genius/Exion): Creates controlled micro-injuries to trigger the body’s natural healing response, increasing collagen and elastin production.
Hydration & Barrier-Strengthening Treatments
Exion Face Applicator : This appliactor combines monpolar RF and targeted ultrasound to stimulate both thermal and mechanical stress, boosting the skin’s natural production of hyaluronic acid. Studies have show a 224% increase in HA levels, leading to improved skin health, smoothness, and hydration.
Hydrafacial/Mesotherapy: Deeply hydrates while exfoliating dead skin cells, infusing the skin with peptides, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants.
Age Element Facial: Stimulates collagen and elastin, deeply hydrates, brightens skin tone, and enhances overall skin resilience.
Pigmentation & Skin Tone Correction
Tixel : Removes superficial pigmentation and resurfaces using thermo-mechanical technology, clearing the complexion and offering skin tightening benefits with minimal downtime.
Exion Clear RF: Is a smart micro-ablation treatment that utiliseds AI to deliver radiofrequency energy deep into the skin. By working beneath the surface, it revitilises skin luminosity, refines texture and creates a more even complexion without the need for invasive procedures.
Chemical Peels (AHAs & BHAs): Exfoliates dead skin, evens out hyperpigmentation, improves texture, and strengthens epidermal renewal.
At-Home Skincare Recommendations
In addition to professional treatments, a well-curated skincare routine can help support your skin through hormonal changes. Look for:
Hyaluronic Acid for deep hydration and plumping.
Peptides & Retinol to boost collagen and improve elasticity.
Antioxidants (Vitamin C & E) to protect against environmental damage.
Ceramides & Fatty Acids to strengthen the skin barrier and reduce dryness.
SPF 50+ Sunscreen to prevent UV-induced pigmentation and premature ageing.
Embrace Healthy, Glowing Skin at Every Stage
Peri-menopause and menopause may bring changes, but with the right care and treatments, your skin can continue to look and feel its best. If you’re experiencing any of these concerns, our team can help tailor a skincare and treatment plan suited to your unique needs. Book a consultation with us today to start your journey to revitalised, healthy skin.