Our skin in perimenopause can feel like it changes overnight. Where once that inner glow felt effortless, we suddenly see dryness, dullness, increased sensitivity, or breakouts.
Perimenopause skin care is about more than surface solutions. It begins at a cellular level, and the best results come from supporting your skin from within — and from without.
In this guide, we explore how to improve perimenopause skin care, using both targeted nutrition and smart topical routines. And as always, we recommend checking in with your GP first to rule out any underlying skin conditions or nutrient deficiencies before self-treating.
Why your skin changes in perimenopause
Oestrogen is a key player in collagen production, hydration, elasticity, and skin thickness. As it declines in the lead-up to menopause:
- Collagen levels fall
- Skin becomes thinner, drier and more prone to sensitivity
- Wound healing slows
- Oil production decreases, leading to dryness or breakouts (yes, both can happen at once)
The most effective perimenopause skin care strategies
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Boost collagen production from within
— Nutrients like vitamin C, zinc, and copper are essential for collagen synthesis
— Found in: PERI-BOOST, which also includes Dracobelle Nu® (from Moldavian Dragonhead) — a patented extract clinically shown to increase skin moisture, elasticity and plumpness1
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Hydrate from the inside out
— Omega-rich oils and adaptogens can help maintain your skin barrier and reduce inflammation
— Found in: MENO-BOOST
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Protect existing collagen
— Antioxidants and anti-inflammatories (like turmeric and B vitamins) support the skin’s repair systems
— Found in: MOOD-FOOD
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Soothe sensitive skin and reduce irritation
— Ingredients that support gut health (like slippery elm and marshmallow root) can also reduce skin reactivity via the gut–skin axis2
— Found in: GUT-INSTINCT, MENO-BOOST
External perimenopause skin care tips
- Use fragrance-free, barrier-repair moisturisers
- Incorporate a gentle exfoliant 1–2x/week (like lactic acid or PHA)
- Look for serums with ceramides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid
- Wear SPF daily — collagen loss increases sun sensitivity
Want to go deeper?
We cover itchy skin, barrier breakdown and more in our comprehensive guide to perimenopause skin symptoms.
Final thought
Perimenopause skin care is not about reversing the clock. It’s about working with your body as it changes — supporting what your skin truly needs, and nourishing it from every angle.
With the right nutrients, the right products, and the right perspective, your skin can feel not only better — but stronger, more resilient, and radiant too..
Footnotes
Mibelle Biochemistry. Dracobelle Nu Clinical Summary. https://mibellebiochemistry.com/dracobelle-nu
Salem, I., et al. (2018). The Gut Microbiome and the Skin: A Complex Interrelationship.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6048199/
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