As Menopause Awareness Month is this October and today is World Menopause Day, what better time is there if you've been stuck in a rut with your menopause skin to discover some new and exciting products that will bring the skin back to life?
For some women the menopause can come with a host of symptoms that can be life changing and have a massive impact on health and wellbeing.
Hot flushes and night sweat we hear about frequently but there are many symptoms that are not so openly discussed - such as changes to the skin. But thankfully women are starting to talk about their symptoms more than ever before, leading to changes and new developments being made, one of those being available skincare that's suitable for needs of women going through the menopause.
If you didn't know such a thing existed, keep reading because we've rounded up 10 best skincare products that are perfect for your skin during the menopause.
Best skincare products to use during the menopause
1. No7 Menopause Skincare Protect and Hydrate Day Cream 50ml
No7 Menopause Skincare Protect & Hydrate Day Cream includesSPF 30 protection and will hydrate your dry skin all day long.
It was co-created with over 7,000 menopausal women and has been dermatologist approved specifically for menopausal skin and will leave the skin looking instantly smoother, delivering skin that feels less dry and sensitive in just one week.
Buy now from Boots ( £31.30 ).
2. Menoglow Collagen Boosting Cremegel Moisturiser 50ml
It's more than just a moisturiser, this multi-purpose day cream has been designed to put back what menopause takes out: by ramping up collagen, boosting hydration, smoothing wrinkles and easing redness.
The cream comes all wrapped up in a feel-good cool gel texture that will also ease flushing and amplify radiance The added aloe vera has been added to help skin replenish its very own moisture.
Finally it works to drench the skin in moisture for a dreamy, dewy complexion and help make skin appear plumper, firmer and younger-looking.
Buy now from Marks and Spencer ( £27.00 ).
3. Faace Menopause Face Mask
The Menopause Face Mask from Faace is a soothing face mask that is specially formulated for women experiencing perimenopause and the menopause.
Made with a blend of collagen-boosting pomegranate oil, rosehip oil, anti-inflammatory rose water and vitamin-rich sea buckthorn - Menopause Faace will give support to your skin and allow you to take back control of your complexion.
Buy now from Amazon ( £31.00 ).
4. Menopause Skin Set
This Barbara Sturm Menopause Skincare Set has been designed to care for your skin specifically during the menopause.
The set contains potent anti-aging and lipid-rich ingredients that help boost depleted moisture levels, will soothe irritation and prevent the onset of hyperpigmentation and restore and refresh the skin.
Included in the set: Cleanser, calming serum, super anti-aging face cream, SPF 50 Sun Drops, hydrating face mist, anti-aging skin capsules.
Buy now from DR. Barbara Sturm ( £500 ).
5. Menopause Skin Saviours
This four piece set is ideal for those who want to take back control of their changing menopausal skin.
Featuring four products designed to not only support ageing but bring brightness and life back to your skin too.
Its key ingredients include Baobab which works to improve the skin's elasticity. Peruvian Maca works to reduce the appearance of wrinkles while boosting luminosity and skin radiance. The Vitamin C Tetra adds much needed hydration improving the skin's radiance. And finally Cupuacu Butter which supports collagen and elasticity.
Included in the set: Gentle cleansing Melt (120ml), Superfood 360 Serum (10ml), Bio-Retinol + C Booster (15ml) and our Multi Peptide 360 Moisture Cream (30ml) for calmed skin that glows from the inside.
Buy now from Evolve Organic Beauty ( £68.00 ).
6. VICHY Menopausal Skin Day & Night Duo
The Vichy Menopausal Skin Day and Night Duo is designed to nourish and balance the skin's complexion.
The Neovadiol Rose Platinum provides expert daily moisturising care for mature skin and contains rosy pigments to restore inner vitality, radiance and colour. Some of the key benefits you'll find in the day cream include: skin appears more radiant and toned and it revives dull and pale-looking skin.
The night cream ensures your skin will feel instantly nourished, improving the skin's barrier function while restoring radiance and moisture. Wake up with sleep lines visibly reduced and skin that feels smoother, firmer and appears more even with a healthy, rosy glow.
Buy now from Lookfantastic ( £66.00 ).
7. Dermalogica Super Rich Repair Moisturiser
Designed for aging skin, this Super rich moisturiser will deeply nourish the skin and treat skin that is chronically dry and dehydrated.
It will help to replenish the skin’s natural moisture levels and work to defend against environmental assaults.
The powerful peptides and acid-free smoothing complex support skin resilience and tone, while shea butter and oil of evening primrose help replenish and hydrate, while antioxidants help defend against free radical damage.
Buy now from Dermalogica ( £79.00 ).
8. Boots Skin Edit Brightening Serum with Vitamin C 28ml
Skin Edit has been specially formulated for menopausal skin.
The super fast absorbing serum is suitable for all skin types as it works to brighten your skin by helping it to look more radiant and luminous.
Buy now from Boots ( £12.99 ).
9. Natural Menopause Skincare
Menopause Plus (MPlus) skincare collection has been specifically formulated to help with menopausal skin with 100% plant based, organic ingredients.
Changes in hormone balance that occur during the menopause can cause side effects to skin such as dry, sensitive skin and hot flushes. The Relaxing Night Face Routine contains four key products, supercharged with therapeutic essential oils including lavender, rosewood and clary sage.
The set includes: Comforting Night Facial Cleansing Oil that removes dirt and make-up. Comforting Night Facial Spritz - use after cleansing to cool, hydrate and tone the skin. Comforting Night Facial Serum - deeply nurtures the skin prior to applying your moisturiser. Comforting Night Facial Moisturiser - use after your cleanser, toner and serum.
Buy now from Amazon ( £95.00 ).
10. Paula's Choice Resist Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser
This Paula's Choice cleanser is the first step in your daily routine to help fight the signs of ageing and has been formulated with ingredients that reinforce the skin’s natural barrier.
It will gently yet effectively remove dirt and make-up to leave skin soft, smooth and younger-looking. Its key features include cleansing the skin without it drying out, leaving it hydrated while fighting any signs of ageing.
Buy now from Paula's Choice ( £24.00 ).
