“It’s Not Just Ageing - It’s Menopause. And It’s Time We Talked About It”
It’s 2025. A woman in her 40s or 50s walks into her GP’s office with a list of symptoms that sound suspiciously hormonal… brain fog, sudden belly fat, insomnia, bloating, dry skin, hot flushes, zero libido, mood swings for days.
She’s told: “Your labs look fine. It’s just part of ageing.”
Then handed a script for birth control or antidepressants and sent on her way.
Cue the collective sigh of frustration from midlife women everywhere.
This isn’t healthcare. It’s medical gaslighting.
And when we zoom in on the skin side of menopause? The picture gets even murkier.
What They’re Not Telling You About Menopause and Your Skin
While you’re trying to make sense of the internal chaos, your skin starts going rogue too. Here’s what’s really happening:
Collagen and Elastin Decline
Oestrogen plays a massive role in collagen production. When it starts to drop (especially during perimenopause), your skin loses firmness and structure - cue sagging, fine lines and that “tired” look.
Dryness and Dehydration
Sebum (oil) production slows down, which means your skin’s natural moisture barrier takes a hit. This leads to dryness, sensitivity and that feeling of tight, dull skin that no amount of coconut oil can fix.
Thinning Skin and Slower Healing
Less oestrogen = slower cell turnover. So your skin takes longer to heal and pigmentation or damage sticks around longer. The glow you once had? It’s not gone… it just needs a little more love.
So… What Can You Actually Do?
No fluff. No pressure. Just empowered, practical steps.
1. Get Curious About Your Hormones
Find a GP, naturopath or women’s health specialist who understands perimenopause and menopause. You deserve more than a five-minute brush-off. Ask for hormone testing and advocate for yourself.
2. Support Skin from Within
Your skin is a mirror of what’s going on internally. Omega-3s, zinc, probiotics and a diet rich in phytoestrogens (hello flaxseeds and soy) can all help balance hormones and support healthy skin from the inside out.
3. Don’t Ditch Skincare… Upgrade It
What worked in your 30s might not cut it now. Look for:
Ceramides and hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump
Peptides to support firmness
Gentle exfoliants like enzymes or lactic acid to boost cell turnover
Antioxidants like vitamin C to protect and brighten
4. Prioritise Restorative Rituals
Menopause can be a crash course in stress. And stress shows up on your skin. Daily rituals like facial massage, dry body brushing, herbal teas, journaling, or even just 10 minutes of silence can reduce cortisol and inflammation.
5. Move That Beautiful Body
Weight-bearing exercise not only protects your bones, it boosts circulation and oxygen to the skin. You’ll notice better texture, more glow and improved energy.
6. Connect With Other Women Walking the Same Path
You are not alone in this. Find a community where you can talk about it all… the skin shifts, the mood swings, the WTF moments. Connection is healing.
Final Word
Menopause isn’t a flaw or a failure. It’s a rite of passage and one we’ve been taught to dread and dismiss.
At Glo Younger, we’re here to rewrite the narrative. To say: you are not just ageing. You are evolving.
And you deserve support that honours that.
Let’s make midlife the most radiant chapter yet.