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Menopause Skincare Essentials

Menopause and the years leading up to it, known as the perimenopause, are marked by incredible change. Hormones go through an unstable period which can last years and have significant effects, including hot flushes, joint pain, facial hair growth and mood swings. It can be a challenging time, and to add to the chaos, the skin, which responds to hormones, undergoes a lot of change too. Including but not limited to, sudden onset of the signs of ageing including wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin. Menopausal acne, skin type changes, heightened sensitivity, and dry skin. Luckily, we’re here to help when it comes to skincare, with a simple routine that will support unbalanced, menopausal skin.

Ultra Facial Cleanser

Old price New price €27.00

Step 1: The Cleanse

It’s vital to cleanse your skin twice daily before you apply your skincare. Dirt and debris can damage the skin barrier if not removed and mature skin can find it harder to fight this damage, meaning it can cause issues like heightened sensitivity or dullness. Choose a gentle cleanser like our Ultra Facial Cleanser, formulated with squalane, apricot kernel oil, vitamin E and avocado oil. Always ensure you use lukewarm water to wash your skin, hot water is a big no no, as it increases sensitivity and causes dry skin.

Step 2: The Tone

As skin matures, the renewal process naturally slows down, meaning older skin cells stick around longer. Unfortunately, hormonal changes linked to the menopause mean that this can be quite a dramatic change for some skin types. So, if your skin suddenly looks dull, ashy or flaky reach for our Daily Refining Milk-Peel Toner, twice a day after cleansing. This exfoliating toner is a secret favourite that gently dissolves dead skin cells, while replenishing the skin’s moisture levels for a clear complexion and a smooth, comfortable feel.

Daily Refining Milk-Peel Toner

Old price New price €69.00

Bottle of Kiehl's Retinol Skin Renewing Daily Microdose

Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum

Old price New price €88.00

Step 3: The Serum

Boosting your skin regime with an active ingredient loaded serum will help to keep your skin healthy as oestrogen levels and collagen production falls. If wrinkles, fine lines and slack skin are your biggest concern, then try Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum. Ideal for skin that feels more sensitive or dry, our potent blend offers all the anti-ageing benefits of retinol with none of the irritating side effects that can be typical of retinol products. The powerful serum visibly reduces the appearance of wrinkles, firms’ skin’s feel and refines the feeling of skin’s texture.
Menopausal skin has a strong tendency towards pigmentation marks and dark spots. Tackle the issue with our Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution, a powerful serum that gently exfoliates to renew skin texture and the appearance of discolorations. A blend of activated C and buffered salicylic acid work hard to brighten and renew skin tone.

Step 4: The Moisturiser

You may previously have skipped moisturiser after serum, but menopausal skin produces much less oil due to hormonal changes. This can leave the skin barrier vulnerable to damage, which will show up as redness, sensitivity, dryness and make skin feel bumpy. If your skin is showing any of those signs of damage, it may need a barrier cream to help protect it from external aggressors and repair damage quickly. Reach for our Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream for dry and very dry skin, this potent formula includes colloidal oatmeal and our unique Advanced Barrier Technology that mimics skin’s lipid structure to help support the moisture barrier and visibly reduce redness caused by dryness. If you need a lightweight texture, then our bestselling Ultra Facial Cream, is ideal with its ability to quickly absorb and provide up to 24-hour hydration thanks to a formula that includes squalane and glacial glycoprotein.

Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream

Old price New price €45.00

Step 5: The SPF

Hormonal changes around the perimenopause and menopause lead to thinning skin that can be more sensitive to the sun’s rays. Daily SPF is essential when it comes to fighting developing brown spots, fine lines, and wrinkles. Choose a comfortable blend that won’t aggravate sensitive skin like our Ultra Light Daily UV Defense SPF 50 PA++++, which also contains vitamin E and antioxidant baicalin.

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