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🤍 7 in 10 women experience skin changes during menopause. Yet so many don’t realise their hormones could be responsible.

We talk about hot flushes, night sweats and mood changes, but what about the changes happening to our skin?

The dryness that seems to appear overnight.

The itching that won’t settle.

The skincare products you’ve loved for years that suddenly leave your skin feeling sensitive.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. 🤍

New research published in the British Journal of Dermatology, involving 1,457 women in England, found that 70% experienced skin changes during menopause.

The most common concerns included:

🤍 Dryness and dehydration
🤍 Itching and irritation
🤍 Increased sensitivity
🤍 Changes in skin texture
🤍 Acne and breakouts

As oestrogen levels fluctuate and decline, they can affect collagen, hydration, elasticity and the skin’s natural protective barrier.

And yet, these changes are so often overlooked.

Here’s what we want every woman to know…

You don’t have to dismiss these symptoms as just another part of getting older.

You deserve to understand what’s happening to your body, feel listened to and receive the right support.

At Skin Solutions, we’re passionate about helping women navigate these changes with knowledge, compassion and personalised skincare advice.

Because menopause isn’t just about how your skin looks. It’s about how you feel in it, too. 🤍

Sometimes, supporting your skin means adapting your skincare routine. Sometimes, it means seeking medical advice about hormonal changes.

You deserve to feel comfortable, confident and cared for in your skin at every age.

💬 Have you noticed skin changes during perimenopause or menopause that nobody warned you about?

📖 Source: DeGiovanni et al. (2026), British Journal of Dermatology, shared by Dr Louise Newson’s Balance app.

✨ SKIN FACT | Your skin barrier is one of the most important parts of healthy skin! 🤍

We often talk about collagen, hydration and the signs of ageing, but there’s something just as important that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves… your skin barrier.

Think of your skin barrier as your body’s natural protective shield. 🛡️

It’s the outermost layer of your skin, and it has two very important jobs:

🤍 Keeping the good stuff in – Helping prevent moisture loss so your skin stays hydrated, comfortable and healthy.

🤍 Keeping the unwanted stuff out – Providing protection against environmental irritants, pollutants and microorganisms.

But what happens when your skin barrier becomes compromised?

You might notice:

✨ Skin that feels tight or unusually dry
✨ Redness and increased sensitivity
✨ Stinging when applying products you’ve previously tolerated
✨ Flakiness or rough texture
✨ Skin that suddenly seems reactive to everything

And here’s something we really want you to understand…

Sometimes, when our skin isn’t looking or feeling its best, our instinct is to add more products, exfoliate more frequently or reach for stronger active ingredients.

But if your skin barrier is already struggling, this can sometimes make things worse.

Healthy skin isn’t always about doing more. Sometimes it’s about doing less.

Gentle cleansing, appropriate moisturisation, daily SPF and avoiding unnecessary irritation can all help support a healthy skin barrier.

And remember, even the most advanced skincare ingredients work best as part of a routine your skin can comfortably tolerate.

At Skin Solutions, we’re passionate about helping you understand what’s happening beneath the surface, because beautiful skin begins with healthy skin. 🤍

💬 Have you ever experienced a period when your skin suddenly became sensitive to products you’d always used?

On World Mental Health Day, we want to remind you of something important… 🤍

You deserve the same love, patience, understanding and kindness that you so freely give to everyone else.

Life can be overwhelming sometimes. There are days when we’re juggling so much, looking after everyone around us, and quietly forgetting that we need looking after too.

And sometimes, what we’re feeling on the inside can show on the outside.

Stress, anxiety and emotional exhaustion can affect our skin, sometimes contributing to breakouts, sensitivity, inflammation or flare-ups of existing skin conditions.

But today isn’t about perfect skin, perfect routines or finding another thing you should be doing.

It’s about remembering that you matter. Just as you are. 🤍

Your worth isn’t measured by how much you achieve, how much you do for others, how you look or how well you manage to hold everything together.

It’s okay to have difficult days.

It’s okay not to feel like yourself.

It’s okay to need support, reassurance or simply someone to listen.

And it’s okay to give yourself permission to rest without feeling guilty.

At Skin Solutions, we spend so much of our time caring for people’s skin, but we also recognise that behind every face is a person with their own story, worries, experiences and emotions.

We never underestimate the importance of making someone feel comfortable, listened to and cared for.

Because feeling good in your skin should never be just about how your skin looks.

So today, and every day, please be gentle with yourself.

Speak to yourself with kindness.

Remember that you don’t have to carry everything alone.

And never forget that you are worthy of love, care and compassion, especially on the days when life feels a little harder. 🤍

Sending so much love from all of us at Skin Solutions.

You matter. Your feelings matter. And you deserve to feel supported. 🫶

There’s so much conversation about hot flushes, mood changes and disrupted sleep during menopause.

But what about the moment you look in the mirror and realise your skin doesn’t quite feel like yours anymore? 🤍

Perhaps the moisturiser you’ve used for years suddenly isn’t enough.

Your skin feels tighter, drier or more sensitive.

You notice fine lines that weren’t as visible before.

Or your complexion simply doesn’t have the same glow it once did.

And you find yourself wondering… what’s changed?

The answer may be your hormones.

During perimenopause, oestrogen levels begin to fluctuate. Oestrogen plays an important role in maintaining skin hydration, collagen production and elasticity.

As these levels change, your skin can change too.

You might experience:

🤍 Increased dryness and dehydration
🤍 Changes in skin texture
🤍 Greater sensitivity
🤍 Reduced firmness and elasticity
🤍 More noticeable fine lines
🤍 Changes in breakouts or pigmentation

Here’s what we really want you to know.

Your skin hasn’t suddenly stopped responding to your skincare because you’re doing something wrong.

Your skin is changing, and the care it needs may be changing too.

Understanding what’s happening is the first step towards supporting it.

And that’s exactly why we’re having these conversations throughout Menopause Awareness Month.

Because women deserve to understand their bodies, including their skin, at every stage of life. 🤍

Could this be where your next chapter begins? 🤍

If you’ve been dreaming about growing your business but haven’t found the right space, we’d love to welcome you to Skin Solutions.

Our beautiful treatment rooms have been thoughtfully designed to create a calm, professional environment where both you and your clients can feel completely at ease from the moment they walk through the door.

We’re looking for passionate, like-minded professionals who want more than just a room to rent. We want to build a community of experts who support one another and are proud to work alongside each other.

Whether you’re an Aesthetic Practitioner, Beauty Therapist, Skin Specialist, Counsellor, PMU Artist, Massage Therapist or another wellbeing professional, we’d love to hear from you.

✨ A modern, fully equipped clinic
✨ A welcoming and supportive team
✨ Flexible room rental options
✨ An established, trusted clinic with an excellent reputation

Sometimes the right environment is all it takes to help your business flourish.

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity, this could be it.

Send us a message to arrange a visit, we’d love to show you around and chat about how your business could become part of the Skin Solutions family. 🤍

Looking for the right place to grow your business? 🤍

Finding a treatment room is one thing. Finding a space where you feel supported, inspired and proud to welcome your clients is something else entirely.

At Skin Solutions, we have treatment rooms available to rent within our established clinic, offering the perfect base for aesthetic practitioners, beauty therapists, skin specialists and wellness professionals.

You’ll be joining a friendly team in a professional environment that’s been built around exceptional client care and high standards.

✨ Beautiful, fully equipped treatment rooms
✨ Flexible rental options
✨ A respected clinic with an established reputation
✨ A welcoming team and supportive atmosphere
✨ Ideal for professionals ready to take the next step

Whether you’re launching your own business, relocating or simply looking for a clinic that reflects your values, we’d love to show you around.

If you’d like to arrange a viewing or find out more, send us a DM – we’d love to chat. 💙