During the transition to menopause, women can be affected by a whole host of different symptoms and changes. October 18th is Menopause Awareness Day, the perfect opportunity to talk about hormones, skin, and self-care. Changing up your skincare routine can help you manage some of the new symptoms and skin changes you're experiencing. Here's a rundown of everything you need to know…

HOW DOES MENOPAUSE AFFECT THE BODY?

As the menstrual cycle halts and hormone levels drop, this can lead to symptoms such as mood swings, low energy, hot flushes, and anxiety. This season of change brings a whole host of changes for your body, from your skin and hormones to changes in UTIs and intimate discomfort. It can be overwhelming to deal with all the new symptoms that menopause brings, but there are ways to alleviate the effects.

Low oestrogen levels can cause vaginal tissue to become drier and thinner, commonly resulting in itchiness, burning, or intimate discomfort. The Intimate Hygiene Duo is the perfect addition to your daily shower routine to keep pesky itching and intimate discomfort at bay.

Hot flushes are one of the most common symptoms of menopause, directly linked to oestrogen level disease. This causes an increase in skin temperature, as well as sudden sweating as the body tries to cool itself down. Place our Intense Rescue Spray in the fridge for a quick and easy application of cooling care during a hot flush. If your hot flushes are causing new redness in your cheeks, add our 5-in-1 Anti-Redness Day Cream SPF50 to your routine to instantly colour-correct and neutralise those unwanted red tones.

GO THE NATURAL WAY

Using skincare products with harsh, synthetic ingredients can leave you more vulnerable to developing certain cancers or skin conditions over time. By switching to natural formulas, the skin remains free of harmful silicones, parabens, SLS, and SLES, which can destroy the skin's protective layer.

GET TO KNOW THE MAIN INGREDIENTS

Lemon peel oil provides a refreshing feeling and has antibacterial and antifungal properties that help fight candida, the yeast responsible for thrush.

Thyme is a deodorising ingredient and contains anti-inflammatory compounds that help tighten the swollen dermis and epidermis layers, while its antibacterial and antifungal properties help prevent infections.

Eucalyptus leaf oil is used to combat inflammation and promote skin healing by locking in moisture, thus forming a natural protective barrier.

Chicory root extract is a prebiotic ingredient that nourishes good bacteria in the microbiome, suppresses bad bacteria, and balances the skin's protective barrier. This prevents the skin from being damaged by environmental pollution and household chemicals – and preserves its natural health.

Pentavitin is derived from 100% natural corn kernels. It supports the skin's microbiome, binds water like a magnet in the outer skin layer, and soothes stressed, itchy skin. Unlike hyaluronic acid, it cannot be washed off and can provide moisture for up to 72 hours.