One of the more bewildering things about menopause is how quickly familiar skin can begin behaving like someone else’s. A moisturiser you have used for years suddenly is not rich enough. Foundation settles into places it never used to. Your cheeks flush more easily, your neck feels dry and, just as you are adjusting to all of that, a spot appears on your chin with the timing and confidence of a teenager. These changes are real - and you can read more about them in one of my

For many women, acne feels like something that should have been left behind in their teenage years alongside double denim, questionable perms and first crushes. Yet one of the more frustrating surprises of perimenopause and menopause is that breakouts can suddenly reappear, or in some cases develop for the very first time. It can feel particularly unfair. At the very stage of life when many women are also noticing changes in skin firmness, pigmentation and fine lines, they ma

Cleansing is often treated as the most functional part of a skincare routine. Something to get through quickly so the “active” products can do the real work. But from a skin health perspective, cleansing sets the tone for everything that follows. The Role Of The Skin Barrier The skin barrier is your first line of defence. It helps retain moisture, protects against environmental stressors and supports the skin’s natural repair processes. When it’s compromised, skin can feel