Dryness, acne, or signs of ageing are just some of the perimenopause skin changes women may have to face.
Perimenopause is defined as the body beginning the transition to menopause. It can begin as early as 30 years of age and typically starts between the ages of 40 and 44. During this time ovaries begin to produce less oestrogen, which causes an imbalance in progesterone that brings about several skin changes.
A science-based perimenopause skin care routine coupled with regenerative procedures is the ideal way to care for perimenopausal skin.
“The hormonal shifts that occur during perimenopause may result in changes such as reduced collagen and increased dryness or oiliness. Reassessing and adjusting your skincare routine to include menopausal skin care products that cater to these changing requirements is essential to maintaining a radiant complexion.”
– Corri Matthews, Cosmeceutical Director
Looking for the ideal daily perimenopause skin care routine? Here's how you can help keep your skin looking healthy, hydrated, and glowing.
Step 1: Keep It Simple
The most effective perimenopause skin care routine is one that fits best with your lifestyle.
Time-consuming and chore-like routines can be hard to stick to. If it’s quick, enjoyable, and you can see results, it has the potential to become one of the highlights of your day.
If you’re time-poor and juggling work, extended family and personal commitments, you’ll need a quick but powerful fix, like the Dp Dermaceuticals PERMIFUSE REJUVENATION MASK™. It’s a rejuvenating dissolvable mask made up of 100% active, age-defying ingredients, encapsulated in 100% natural and vegan Hydrolysed Pea Protein and Pullulan fibres, which are 500 times thinner than human hair and can dissolve into the skin in just three seconds.
This is a major timesaver compared with waiting 10 to 20 minutes for a traditional sheet mask. Some masks – you might have seen them on TikTok – even require overnight application!
You simply clean your face, spritz lightly with Dp Dermaceuticals BIOME FACIAL MIST™ (another ideal menopausal skin care product), and apply the PERMIFUSE Mask to your face. Wait a few seconds (you don’t need to rinse it off), and the Dry Serum Concentrate Technology ensures instant absorption into the skin. You’ll benefit from five times more functional active ingredients than traditional creams and serums.
Step 2: Hydrate (From the Inside Out)
Prepare to have your mind blown.
Oestrogen acts like a sponge, helping to retain water at a cellular level and for greater hydration... until it begins to decrease with perimenopause. Add to this the onset of symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats, both of which affect the body’s fluid and electrolyte balance. It’s no wonder staying adequately hydrated can become a challenge.
This is a common perimenopause skin problem because hydrated skin is more resilient and less prone to dryness, dullness, irritation, fine lines, and acne. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day is key, but thirsty skin can be quenched externally too.
“Hydrating your skin during perimenopause is paramount. Look for products that offer dual benefits—hydration and anti-wrinkle properties—to maintain a youthful, radiant complexion without over-complicating your routine.”
– Renata Battestin, Skin Coach
The PERMIFUSE REJUVENATION MASK offers intense hydration for younger-looking skin. In fact, it's been shown to decrease forehead wrinkles by 20% in just 7 days.
It’s a powerful 4-in-1 defence in a mask, combatting the signs of ageing. It's anti-wrinkle, anti-ageing, anti-pollution, and contains active ingredients such as Stevioside, Leucojum Aestivum and Acmelia Oleacera Extract, which are delivered to targeted skin layers at the highest concentrations.
Telomere technology featured uses Geranylgeranylisopropanol (GGP) shown to stabilise telomeres in skin cells, helping prolong cell life. This can contribute to healthier-, more youthful-looking skin.
Step 3: Boost Collagen & Elastin
Collagen is a protein that provides structure, strength and support. Elastin is a stretchy protein that allows skin to easily stretch and shrink back.
Unfortunately, both are reduced by the effects of hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause, and this can result in decreased skin elasticity and firmness. The best menopausal skin care products help boost collagen and elastin synthesis.
LED therapy has been proven to boost collagen and elastin production, visibly reducing wrinkles. It’s the perfect non-invasive addition to any perimenopausal skin care routine. In just one 10-minute session skin is clinically proven[1] to feel plumper, hydrated and instantly refreshed.
And there’s more good news.
Dp Dermaceuticals PERMIFUSE REJUVENATION MASK complements the use of Dp Dermaceuticals L.E.D. mask™.
Why? Because PERMIFUSE REJUVENATION contains Spirulina, which has been clinically proven to enhance LED therapy. The LED lights also stimulate the actives, creating even greater efficiency for both LED therapy and the skincare actives.
“The collagen-boosting synergy between LED therapy and Spirulina is remarkable. Spirulina’s nutrients enhance the effects of LED therapy and vice versa, making it even more efficient, resulting in plumper, hydrated, and refreshed skin.”
– Dr Andrew R. Christie-Schwarz, Global Medical Trainer
A Holistic Approach to Perimenopause Skin Care
Embracing a holistic approach to skin care and self-care is important for navigating perimenopause skin changes. You'll find that the three steps in this daily routine work well as part of a holistic approach to perimenopausal skin care (and self-care).
This means prioritising quality sleep, stress management, and a healthy diet packed with nutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids to help combat oxidative stress, reduce inflammation, promote collagen production, and support glowing skin.
During perimenopause, hormonal changes can disrupt sleep patterns. This may lead to fatigued and dull-looking skin.
Incorporating self-care rituals from healthy eating to good sleep habits alongside a daily skin care routine is essential for managing stress and promoting a positive mindset to see you through this phase.
“Mature skin creates its own challenges not only from significant hormonal shifts but decades of accumulated lifestyle choices and their effect on your gut brain and gut skin axis.
These exogenous and endogenous factors impact the texture and structure of the skin and facial tissues. Simple daily habits combined with targeted active ingredients can make significant inroads to healthy glowing skin as you age.
I believe it’s a self-limiting belief that getting old is accompanied by dull and lifeless skin”
– Victoria Pavasovic, Regenerative Aesthetics, Registered Nurse, Director
[1] Birch J. Study to evaluate the efficacy of D Dermaceuticals L.E.D. FACE in treating the signs of skin ageing. April 2020.
