Menopause and Your Skin
Menopause is a natural milestone in every woman’s life, yet the changes it brings can feel challenging – especially when it comes to our skin. While we often hear about hot flushes, mood shifts, and sleep disturbances, the impact on the skin is just as significant.
At SQT UK, we believe knowledge is power. By understanding why these changes happen and how to support your skin, you can feel confident and radiant through every stage of life.
Why Does Menopause Happen?
Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years and usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. It happens because the ovaries gradually stop producing eggs, leading to a decline in the hormones oestrogen and progesterone.
These hormones don’t just regulate fertility – they also play a key role in skin health, structure, and function. As their levels drop, the skin begins to change in noticeable ways.
How Menopause Affects the Skin
1. Loss of Collagen and Elasticity
Oestrogen is vital for collagen production. After menopause, collagen levels can drop by up to 30% in just five years. This can lead to:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Thinner, weaker skin
- Sagging around the jawline and cheeks
2. Dryness and Sensitivity
Reduced oil production leaves skin feeling dry, tight, and more prone to irritation.
3. Pigmentation and Uneven Tone
Hormonal fluctuations often trigger pigmentation, sun spots, or uneven skin tone.
4. Thinner Skin and Slower Healing
With a weakened barrier, menopausal skin becomes more fragile, heals more slowly, and can feel more reactive.
5. Breakouts
Hormonal imbalance may even lead to adult acne, making skincare feel like a balancing act.
How to Support Menopausal Skin
The right approach can transform the way your skin looks and feels during menopause. Key strategies include:
- Boosting Collagen: Through treatments and ingredients that stimulate skin regeneration.
- Deep Hydration: Restoring moisture with hyaluronic acid and barrier-strengthening actives.
- Targeting Pigmentation: Using ingredients like Vitamin C, tranexamic acid, and alpha arbutin.
- Strengthening Skin: Protecting with antioxidants to defend against environmental stress.
Where SQT UK Can Help
At SQT UK, we specialise in treatments that work at a cellular level to address the concerns most common during menopause.
SQT BioMicroneedling is a natural, non-invasive treatment that:
- Stimulates collagen and elastin production
- Improves skin firmness and elasticity
- Reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation
- Strengthens the skin barrier for long-term resilience
- Leaves skin smoother, brighter, and revitalised
Unlike injectables or harsh resurfacing treatments, BioMicroneedling works with your skin’s own biology, making it a safe and effective choice for women navigating menopausal changes.
Embracing Skin Confidence in Menopause
Menopause may be inevitable, but dull, tired, or fragile skin doesn’t have to be. By understanding the science behind these changes and choosing treatments designed to rebuild, protect, and restore, you can continue to feel confident in your skin at every stage of life.
At SQT UK, we’re here to support you on that journey – combining innovation, science, and natural solutions to help your skin thrive through menopause and beyond.
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