Rethinking Skin Care in the Perimenopause and Menopause Years

What’s really happening to your skin during perimenopause & menopause—and how to deal.

NEWBEAUTY explores how hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause significantly affect skin health, leading to dryness, dullness, sensitivity, collagen loss, laxity, and increased inflammation. Also, rapid weight loss associated with GLP-1 medications can intensify concerns such as sagging and volume loss.

Dr. Erickson joins the article with the science behind these skin changes and how to manage them effectively. Declining estrogen disrupts hydration, slows cellular turnover, weakens the skin barrier, and increases inflammation, which is why familiar skincare routines may suddenly stop working during perimenopause. Dr. Erickson emphasizes the importance of adapting skincare strategies to hormonal changes using simple, supportive routines that prioritize long-term skin health and resilience.