Skin that turned dry in perimenopause
Skin that behaved for years turns dry, tight and duller, seemingly overnight. Estrogen falls, and the skin barrier falls with it.
Estrogen supports oil production, water-holding and the lipids that keep the barrier intact. As it declines through the transition, skin makes less of all three. The result is the tightness after cleansing, the flatness in the mirror, the products that suddenly feel like they do nothing.
The answer is not more actives. It is putting back what the decade takes: a barrier step with niacinamide, a nourishing oil at night, and a gentler cleanser than the one you have used for years.
Skin renews on its own schedule. Expect eight to twelve weeks, and take a photo at the start so you can actually see the change.
- A niacinamide barrier serum
- A face oil at night
- A gentler cleanser
- Eight to twelve weeks of consistency
Educational only, and not a diagnosis. Always speak to your healthcare provider about your symptoms.