Menopause is a chapter of life that brings about significant change – not just hormonally, but also in how your skin behaves and feels. One of the most common frustrations I hear from patients is how their once vibrant skin begins to feel dull, dry and tired almost overnight. It’s as if the glow they’ve always had slowly fades, and no matter how much they moisturise, nothing seems to bring it back.

The truth is, these changes are very real and largely hormone-driven. As oestrogen levels fall, so too does your skin’s ability to retain moisture, produce collagen, and repair itself as effectively. But that doesn’t mean you have to settle for a complexion that doesn’t reflect how vibrant you feel inside.

What’s happening to your skin during menopause

Oestrogen plays a huge role in skin health. It helps regulate collagen production, maintain hydration levels, and even supports the skin barrier. So when oestrogen begins to decline in perimenopause and beyond, your skin becomes thinner, drier, and less elastic. You might notice more fine lines, increased sensitivity, a loss of that plump, juicy texture, and an overall dullness that’s hard to shift.

This isn’t just about ageing. It’s a hormonal shift that affects every layer of your skin – from the surface to the deeper dermal layers where collagen and elastin are formed. Many women also start to notice breakouts again, as well as redness or patchy pigmentation, all of which can make the skin feel unpredictable and harder to manage.

Why hydration alone isn’t enough

It’s natural to reach for richer moisturisers when your skin feels dry, but hydration alone can only do so much if your skin barrier is compromised and collagen is depleting. What menopausal skin really needs is support from the inside out – treatments and products that encourage your skin to behave more like it did in your 30s, rebuilding lost structure and boosting cellular function.

Topical skincare is still an important foundation, and medical-grade products with ingredients like peptides, ceramides, niacinamide, and growth factors can be incredibly effective. But in clinic, I often pair great skincare with regenerative in-clinic treatments that can reignite the skin’s energy and bring back that much-missed glow.

Treatments to restore glow and vitality

There are a number of advanced treatments that work beautifully for menopausal skin by stimulating collagen, improving hydration and restoring skin quality at a deeper level. One of my favourite treatments for this stage of life is polynucleotides – a regenerative injectable that supports cellular repair, enhances hydration, and reduces inflammation in the skin. It’s not about adding volume, but about encouraging the skin to rebuild and strengthen from within.

Other bio-revitalisers like Profhilo and Sunekos are also excellent at improving elasticity and hydration, making the skin appear more dewy and less fatigued. These treatments don’t freeze or fill – they simply bring your skin back to life.

When skin texture becomes a concern, if you’re noticing crepiness, fine lines or enlarged pores – energy-based treatments like Sofwave, fractional laser, or RF microneedling can help stimulate new collagen in the dermis and give the skin a firmer, more luminous quality. These are wonderful tools to re-energise menopausal skin and restore that sense of light reflection and smoothness that so many women feel they’ve lost.

The power of a personalised plan

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to menopausal skin, because everyone’s experience is different. Some women feel they age overnight, others notice subtle shifts over time. The key is recognising that your skin is going through a transition, and that it deserves a different kind of care now.

In my clinic, I always start with a thorough consultation so we can get to the root of what your skin needs. Often, it’s a combination of small tweaks – adjusting your skincare, introducing regenerative injectables, and supporting the skin barrier, that delivers the biggest transformation.

It’s not about looking younger, it’s about looking well

At this stage of life, the goal isn’t necessarily to look younger, it’s to look refreshed, vibrant and like the best version of yourself. Menopause can be a moment to reconnect with your skin, rather than feel like it’s letting you down.

If you’re feeling like your skin has lost its glow, is constantly dry, or just no longer feels like ‘you’, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to put up with it. There are beautiful, science-backed treatments that can help you reclaim that healthy, radiant complexion at any age.

If you’d like to find out more, book a consultation and we’ll build a treatment plan designed just for you and your skin.