The Skin Nerd: What do I need to do to mind my skin during menopause?

Menopausal skincare has been ‘trending’ for a while now, but it’s still a time of life in which many women lack confidence.

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With a rise in menopause-targeted skincare of late, you would think that the (needless) taboo surrounding menopause would have lessened considerably, however, a recent study by Mintel has revealed that almost half of women do not currently talk to their friends about menstruation or menopause [1]. 

Whilst skin and hair symptoms often receive less attention than other menopausal symptoms they are a very real part of this life stage and can have a huge impact on self-esteem. The impact of the low oestrogen state of menopause has clear implications on the structure and function of the skin, with as many as 64% of women attending menopause clinics reporting skin problems [3].