Hormonal Fluctuations and Peri-Menopause Skin Changes: What You Need to Know

At The Treatment Centre, we understand that your skin is not just a reflection of external factors—it mirrors your internal health, emotions, and life stages. One of the most significant and often misunderstood stages for women is peri-menopause. Alongside mood changes, sleep disruptions, and shifting energy levels, many experience unexpected changes in their skin.

Let’s delve into how hormonal fluctuations during peri-menopause affect the skin and what you can do to support it with care, compassion, and expert guidance.

Peri-menopause refers to the transitional phase leading up to menopause. It can begin in your 40s (sometimes earlier) and continue for several years. During this time, your body experiences irregular fluctuations in oestrogen and progesterone, the two key hormones that influence reproductive health and skin function.

These hormonal shifts aren’t just happening monthly anymore—they become unpredictable, leading to an array of changes that often catch women off guard.

Hormones play a vital role in maintaining your skin’s health. As levels fluctuate, you may notice:

Lower oestrogen levels can compromise the skin barrier, making it more susceptible to irritation, redness, and dryness. You may find your skin reacts to products it once tolerated well.

Oestrogen supports the production of hyaluronic acid and sebum (natural oils). With reduced levels, your skin may feel drier, tighter, and more prone to fine lines or flakiness.

Hot flushes, a hallmark of peri-menopause, often cause sudden facial redness and warmth. Over time, these episodes can affect the skin’s resilience and appearance.

Just when you thought breakouts were behind you, hormonal surges can trigger adult acne, particularly around the chin and jawline, areas sensitive to androgen fluctuations.

Oestrogen helps maintain collagen production. As levels dip, you might notice skin becoming thinner, looser, and more prone to fine lines and sagging.

Every woman’s experience with peri-menopause is unique, and so is the way her skin responds. That’s why at The Treatment Centre, we take a personalised approach to skin health.

Here’s how we help support skin through hormonal changes:

We start with a thorough consultation, exploring your lifestyle, health history, and skin concerns. This allows us to identify the root causes and tailor a regimen that evolves with your needs.

We focus on rebuilding your skin’s resilience with gentle, hydrating, and barrier-supportive ingredients that calm sensitivity and enhance moisture retention.

Understanding your stage of peri-menopause helps us select treatments that are both effective and nurturing. This may include LED therapy, enzyme peels, or supportive facials designed to soothe and revitalise.

We believe knowledge is power. By helping you understand how hormones affect your skin, we empower you to make confident, informed choices about your skincare journey.

If you’re feeling confused by how your skin is changing, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone either. Whether you're experiencing dryness, redness, breakouts, or all of the above, the key is compassionate, expert care that sees you as a whole person, not just a skin condition.

At The Treatment Centre, our mission is to support every client with authentic, evidence-based, and empathetic care. We don’t chase trends—we work with you to understand the unique language of your skin, especially during transformative times like peri-menopause.

Let us be your partner in skin health, through every phase of life. Book your Health Skin Discovery Session.