Menopause Skincare: How to Care for Skin Over 40 Naturally
Your 40s and beyond often bring a powerful sense of self-assurance - a deeper confidence in who you are and what matters most.
But alongside that confidence, your skin may begin behaving in ways you don’t quite recognise.
Perhaps it feels drier than it once did.
More delicate.
Occasionally sensitive.
You may even find that products you’ve relied upon for years no longer deliver the same comfort.
If this sounds familiar, you are not imagining it - and you are certainly not alone.
As we approach menopause, declining oestrogen levels begin to influence the skin in very real biological ways. Collagen production slows, natural oil levels decrease, and the skin barrier can become more fragile.
Yet this transition does not signal the end of healthy, vibrant skin.
Rather, it is an invitation to care for your skin differently - more gently, more intentionally, and with greater understanding.
With a few thoughtful adjustments, your skincare routine can evolve into something more than functional. It can become a calming daily ritual that supports not only your skin, but your overall sense of wellbeing.
Here is where I encourage women to begin.
1. Prioritise Hydration - Inside and Out
Remedy: Layer water-based and lipid-rich products
As oestrogen declines, the skin loses moisture more easily, often leading to dryness and the appearance of fine lines.
Layering hydration is one of the simplest yet most transformative shifts you can make.
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Begin with a water-based serum to replenish moisture levels.
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Follow with a nourishing cream or facial oil to help seal hydration into the skin and reinforce the barrier.
When skin is properly hydrated, it tends to feel calmer, softer, and far more resilient.
💚 A supportive option: Apply the Replenishing Serum first, followed by the Rejuvenating Face Cream to maintain lasting comfort throughout the day.
2. Strengthen Your Skin Barrier
Remedy: Nutrient-rich botanical oils and butters
Your skin barrier acts as a protective shield - keeping moisture in while defending against environmental stressors.
During menopause, this barrier often needs additional support.
Plant oils rich in essential fatty acids can help replenish what the skin naturally loses over time, improving suppleness while reducing reactivity.
💚 A supportive option: The Nourishing Facial Oil blends unrefined rosehip, argan, pomegranate, and sweet almond oils to feed the skin deeply and promote lasting resilience.
3. Calm Emerging Sensitivity
Remedy: Gentle, anti-inflammatory botanicals
Hormonal fluctuations can make skin noticeably more reactive. Redness may appear more easily, and overly active products can suddenly feel overwhelming.
This is the moment to simplify.
Look for calming ingredients such as oat, aloe vera, chamomile, and calendula, and consider stepping away from aggressive exfoliants or strong acids.
Often, the most sophisticated routine is the gentlest one.
💚 A supportive option: The Oat & Mandarin Cleanser lifts impurities while helping soothe irritated or unsettled skin.
4. Support Collagen and Elasticity
Remedy: Antioxidants and targeted actives
Collagen naturally declines as we age - a completely normal biological process. However, antioxidants and well-formulated active ingredients can help protect the collagen you have while supporting skin renewal.
Seek out formulations containing vitamins, peptides, marine extracts, and plant compounds known for their strengthening properties.
💚 A supportive option: The Replenishing Serum combines marine algae extract, lupine peptides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and wu zhu to help improve hydration, elasticity and overall skin vitality.
5. Turn Your Evening Routine Into a Restorative Ritual
Remedy: Slow down and nourish
Sleep can become more elusive during menopause, which makes an evening ritual even more valuable.
Rather than rushing through your routine, allow it to become a moment of quiet care.
Massage your products gently into the skin.
Take a few steady breaths.
Let your nervous system soften.
Skincare, at its best, is not simply about appearance - it is about signalling safety to the body.
💚 A gentle finishing touch: Applying Sleep Balm to the soles of the feet can help encourage relaxation before bed.
It’s About Comfort - Not Complexity
Menopausal skin rarely benefits from complicated routines.
What it responds to beautifully is consistency, nourishment, and kindness.
When you begin working with your skin rather than trying to correct it, something shifts. Comfort returns. Confidence follows.
Your skin may be changing - but it is still capable of looking vibrant, healthy and deeply cared for.
Every stage of life deserves that level of support.
👉 If you’re noticing more significant skin changes, you may find our complete guide to menopause skin helpful, where we explore the biological shifts in greater depth and share strategies for supporting your skin through this transition.
Written by Gemma Cockrell
