Hormonal changes can have a significant impact on the skin, particularly during perimenopause and menopause. Many women notice their skin suddenly becoming drier, thinner, more sensitive or less firm, even if they have followed the same skincare routine for years.

These changes are completely normal, but they can feel frustrating when your skin no longer behaves the way it used to. Understanding how hormones affect the skin — and choosing the right skincare — can make a remarkable difference.

In this guide, we explain why menopause affects the skin and what skincare ingredients and products can help support healthy, radiant skin during hormonal changes.

Why Does Menopause Affect Your Skin?

During menopause, the body produces less oestrogen, a hormone that plays a vital role in maintaining skin health. Oestrogen supports several key skin functions, including:

• Collagen production
• Skin hydration
• Elasticity and firmness
• Skin barrier protection

Research shows women can lose up to 30% of collagen in the first five years after menopause, which can lead to visible changes such as fine lines, dryness and loss of skin firmness.

Skincare Designed for Hormonal Skin Changes

As awareness around menopause and hormonal health grows, skincare is evolving to support women through these changes.

Products specifically formulated for hormonal skin — such as ETERNAL™ Bio-Identical Hormone Skin Cream — are designed to help nourish and support the skin as hormone levels shift.

By combining advanced skincare science with carefully selected ingredients, targeted creams can help support hydration, comfort and resilience during hormonal changes.

As hormone levels shift, the skin may also become more sensitive and reactive, making gentle and nourishing skincare particularly important.

We asked the public how hormonal changes really make women feel.

@heaven_skincare We’ve recently introduced unlimited leave for hormone related issues. Taking leave for hormonal issues at any age can be difficult and feels like a taboo topic. We wanted to see how others felt about the impact of hormonal issues on women’s careers and how they would feel about our hormone holidays. How do you feel women’s careers are affected and would you welcome hormonal leave? A big thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts with us 💛 #menopause #hormonehealth #perimenopause #womenshealth #womenshealthmatters ♬ original sound - Heaven Skincare