This is one of the most common conversations I have that never quite makes it onto social media — perimenopausal and menopausal skin changes. So many Kent women come in describing the same things: skin that's suddenly drier, less firm, more reactive, or just "different" in a way that's hard to put into words. It's genuinely one of my favourite things to help with, because a few targeted changes can make a real difference.
What actually happens to skin during this stage
Falling oestrogen levels affect collagen and elastin production, which is why skin can start to feel thinner, less bouncy and more prone to fine lines during perimenopause and menopause. Reduced oil production often means new dryness for people who've never dealt with it before, and skin can become more reactive to products it previously tolerated fine. None of this is something you're doing wrong - it's a normal hormonal shift, and it responds well to the right approach. Broader menopause symptoms beyond skin are always worth discussing with your GP; my focus is specifically what we can do for the skin itself.
In-clinic treatments that help
This is exactly where skin boosters tend to come into their own — Profhilo in particular is built for exactly this kind of hydration and firmness loss, spreading through the skin to stimulate collagen and elastin from within. Microneedling is another strong option if texture has changed alongside firmness. As always, it starts with a proper look at your skin rather than assuming every perimenopausal client needs the same plan.
Tropic Skincare picks for this stage
Alongside in-clinic treatment, homecare matters more than ever here, because skin can be more reactive than it used to be. A few picks from Tropic that I'm recommending for perimenopausal and menopausal skin specifically:
Skin Dream — a firming night cream built around fatty acids, ceramides and botanical butters to support the skin barrier while you sleep, which is often where dryness shows up first.
Rainforest Dew — a hyaluronic acid serum for the kind of deep hydration that dwindling oil production can leave skin short of.
Skin Re-Leaf Soothing Moisturiser — a gentle option for skin that's become more reactive than it used to be.
Tamanu Balm — an all-in-one balm for calming irritation and supporting visible repair, useful for anywhere skin feels compromised.
Youth Potion — a natural retinal-based serum for firmness and smoothness, for anyone ready to introduce something a little more active once skin has settled.
Building a plan that fits your skin now
Skin during perimenopause and menopause isn't the same skin you had five or ten years ago, and it doesn't need the same routine either. Whether that's a course of skin boosters, a homecare switch, or both, the plan should be built around what your skin needs today.
Quick questions I get asked
Can skin boosters actually help with menopausal skin changes? Yes — Profhilo especially is well suited to the hydration and firmness loss that comes with falling oestrogen, and it's one of the treatments I recommend most often at this stage.
What skincare should I switch to during perimenopause? Generally something richer and more barrier-supportive than what you might have used before — products like Skin Dream and Skin Re-Leaf are built with exactly that in mind.
Liz Founder, Novauria Aesthetics
If your skin feels different lately and you're not sure why, book a free consultation at Novauria in Ashford — no pressure, just an honest chat, for Kent women at any stage of this transition.