How oestrogen impacts your skin’s health

As women approach perimenopause, usually in their 40s, they often notice changes in their skin. These changes are mainly due to hormonal shifts in the body, particularly a decrease in oestrogen levels. Understanding how perimenopause affects your skin and knowing how to care for it can help you maintain healthy, nourished and calm skin.

Perimenopause is the stage before menopause, and during this time, the body experiences hormonal fluctuations, including a decline in oestrogen. These changes can affect your skin in many ways, making it more sensitive, prone to dehydration, and even causing blemishes. For many women, perimenopausal skin can feel more delicate, dry, or irritated. Understanding how perimenopause affects your skin helps you choose the best skincare products for perimenopausal skin and deal with these changes effectively.

The most common skin concerns many women face during perimenopause are:

Redness and sensitivity

Many women notice their skin becomes more easily irritated, leading to blotchy patches, redness, or a flushed appearance. This happens because perimenopause affects the skin’s barrier function, making it more vulnerable to triggers like hot weather, pollution, or harsh skincare products.

Severe dehydration

During perimenopause, your skin may also become much drier and more prone to dehydration. A decrease in oestrogen means the skin loses its ability to hold onto moisture, leaving it feeling tight, rough, or flaky. This dehydration can make fine lines and wrinkles appear more noticeable. The lack of moisture can also increase skin irritation and redness, so it’s important to focus on intense hydration to keep your skin soft and smooth.

Hormonal acne

Another common issue during perimenopause is hormonal acne. Many women experience breakouts, especially around the chin, jawline, and neck, due to fluctuating hormone levels. As oestrogen drops and testosterone remains higher, oil production in the skin increases, leading to clogged pores and acne. This can be frustrating, especially for women who haven’t had acne since their teenage years.

This silky, cooling moisturiser is unashamedly formulated to help with common skin concerns perimenopause: redness, irritation, dehydration and hormonal blemishes.

Jasmine Flower is a luxurious fusion of science and nature for smoother, firmer, more evenly-balanced skin. 

Jasmine Flower is dermatologically approved* and infused with nourishing New Zealand plant oils, premium manuka honey, and high-tech natural compounds: 

• Reduce redness and sensitivity with avenanthramides from organic oats 
• Deep hydration with plant hyaluronic acid and sustainably sourced New Zealand manuka honey 
• Firm and smooth with high-tech peptides from jasmine and chamomile flowers 
• Stimulate collagen production with pure New Zealand avocado and kiwi seed oils

While this luxury day cream won’t change menopause, it can bring relief to the unexpected changes in your skin. Embrace your next era of skincare with Jasmine Flower Menopause Facial Cream. 

*Independent laboratory study (Eurofins, 2024)