Menopause isn’t just about saying goodbye to your period – if only it was that simple! It’s a full-body shift, and your skin feels it just as much as the rest of you. That sudden tightness, the fine lines that seem deeper overnight, the redness that flares when you least expect it? You’re not imagining it.
At SAIRA, we believe women deserve straight talk, not sugar-coating. Menopause is powerful. It changes your hormones, your energy, your skin. And yet too often, it’s swept under the rug. We want you to know: you’re not alone, your symptoms are real, and there are ways to feel more comfortable in your skin.
This month, we’re breaking down exactly what’s happening to menopausal skin, plus the rituals we’ve designed to help support you.
What Happens to Skin During Menopause?
Estrogen, the hormone that’s been quietly supporting your skin for decades, takes a sharp dive during menopause. Unfortunately, the effects if this ripple across your complexion:
- Increased dryness and dehydration: skin feels parched, flaky, and tight.
- Loss of firmness and elasticity: sagging becomes more noticeable.
- More pronounced fine lines and wrinkles: collagen and elastin decline.
- Thinner, more fragile skin: your barrier is weaker, repairs take longer.
- Heightened sensitivity and redness: flare-ups feel more frequent.
- Slower repair overall: the natural healing process is less efficient.
In short? Estrogen is essential for collagen, elastin, and moisture retention. Its loss accelerates visible ageing and makes skin more reactive.
Rituals Designed for Menopausal Skin
We’ve created The Menopause Edit – three carefully curated sets designed to meet you whichever stage of the Menopause you’re at – perimenopause, menopause or post-menopause.
The Menopause Set is thoughtfully designed to soothe dryness, support collagen, and restore balance when your skin needs it most. Here’s what you’ll find:
1. Balancing Face Wash / Nourishing Cleansing Oil
Why it’s essential:
Gentle nutrient rich cleansers that respect your skin’s pH without stripping natural oils.
How it helps:
Menopausal skin is easily irritated and prone to dryness. This cleanser’s remove impurities, makeup and excess oil while protecting the delicate barrier, leaving skin comfortable, not tight.
2. Renewing Retinoil Serum
Why it’s essential:
Bio-retinoids stimulate cell renewal and boost collagen, all without the harshness of synthetic retinol.
How it helps:
Targets fine lines, pigmentation, and loss of firmness while being gentle enough for sensitive menopausal skin.
3 Hydrating Facial Oil
Why it’s essential:
A blend of 19 plant oils that deeply nourish and lock in hydration.
How it helps:
Soothes sensitivity, calms redness, and restores glow to dry, reactive skin.
Saira’s Story
"Menopause was a turning point my skin felt thinner, more fragile, and constantly thirsty. It was a time to simplify, but also to be intentional. This ritual is designed to restore balance, rebuild resilience, and support the skin’s natural renewal, so it feels cared for and confident through the change."
When to Seek Medical Support
Skincare can soothe and support, but if your symptoms are starting to disrupt your life: your sleep, mood, work, or relationships, then it’s time to seek medical advice.
Book a GP appointment if:
- Your symptoms are interfering with daily life
- You’re under 45 with possible menopausal symptoms
- You have irregular/heavy bleeding
- You notice symptoms before age 40 (possible primary ovarian insufficiency)
Many women benefit from HRT. Large evidence reviews show it’s the most effective treatment for hot flushes and night sweats, and it also helps protect bone health. In the UK, the NHS states that for most women under 60 without high-risk factors, the benefits outweigh the risks. Your GP can help individualise what’s right for you.
Menopause Month
This October, we’re opening the conversation around menopause with expert insight, practical rituals, and the voices of women who’ve been there too. Because you should never feel dismissed or told to “just get on with it.”
Menopause brings real changes – to your energy, your confidence, and your skin. And you deserve support through all of it. That’s why we created the [Menopause Edit]: four powerful yet gentle steps to hydrate deeply, rebuild resilience, and bring back radiance as your skin adjusts to this new chapter. Throughout October, you can also enjoy 20% off the edit.
If today feels hard, please know you are seen. You are supported. And you’re part of a community of women who are rooting for you, every step of the way.
With love and strength,
Saira x
Further Reading and Support
There are some fantastic, supportive and educational resources out there for further reading and advice. We recommend checking out:
