Why does my skin change during menopause?

Hormonal changes during perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause influence the skin in several ways. Declining oestrogen affects oil production, hydration, collagen and the skin barrier. These changes also influence the environment where the skin’s microbiome lives. When this environment shifts, skin can become drier, more sensitive or behave differently than it once did.

Is menopausal skin different from normal ageing skin?

Yes. While ageing affects everyone, hormonal transition during perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause influences the skin in specific ways. Changes in hormones can affect hydration, collagen production and the skin’s microbiome environment. This is why skin may suddenly become drier, more sensitive or behave differently during this stage of life.

Why is my skin suddenly so dry during menopause?

Declining oestrogen can reduce the skin’s natural oils and hydration, which weakens the skin barrier. When the skin becomes drier and more vulnerable it may feel tight, uncomfortable or flaky. These changes also influence the skin’s microbiome environment, which plays an important role in maintaining hydration and skin comfort.

Why has my skin suddenly become more sensitive?

Many women notice their skin becoming more reactive during perimenopause and menopause. Products that once felt comfortable may begin to sting, redness can appear more easily and the skin may feel irritated more quickly than before. Hormonal transition can make the skin barrier more vulnerable, which means the skin may react more easily and take longer to recover.

Can menopause cause breakouts or acne?

Yes. Breakouts can still occur during perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause. Hormonal changes can influence oil production, the skin barrier and the skin’s microbiome environment. When this balance shifts skin may behave differently than it once did, which can sometimes lead to unexpected breakouts.

Does menopause make skin thinner?

Yes. Declining oestrogen during menopause can affect collagen production, which helps give skin its strength and structure. Research suggests women can lose up to 30 percent of their skin collagen within the first five years after menopause. As collagen declines skin may feel thinner, less elastic and slower to recover.

How long do menopause-related skin changes last?

Skin changes linked to hormonal transition can begin during perimenopause and may continue through menopause and post-menopause. During this time the skin adapts to lower oestrogen levels. Research suggests women can lose up to 30 percent of their skin collagen within the first five years after menopause, which helps explain why skin may feel different during this stage of life.

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Below are answers to the most common questions we hear from women navigating perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause.

What is Nu Allumé?

Nu Allumé is an Australian skincare brand pioneering the microbiome–menopause connection. Our products were created specifically for women experiencing perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause. By focusing on the skin’s microbiome and hormonal skin changes, Nu Allumé is helping create a new category in beauty, microbiome-focused menopause skincare.

What is the Microbiome–Menopause Connection?

During hormonal transition the skin’s surface environment changes. This environment is where the skin’s microbiome lives, the community of beneficial microorganisms that support skin health. As hormones shift the conditions that support these microorganisms change as well. This can influence hydration, sensitivity and overall skin behaviour.

What is the skin microbiome?

The skin microbiome is the community of beneficial microorganisms that live on the surface of the skin. These microorganisms play an important role in supporting the skin barrier, regulating inflammation and helping maintain hydration and overall skin health.

What happens to the skin microbiome during menopause?

Hormonal changes during perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause influence the skin’s surface environment. As oil production, hydration and the skin barrier shift the conditions that support the microbiome also change, which can influence how skin looks and feels.

Why is the skin microbiome important for healthy skin?

The skin microbiome helps support the skin’s protective barrier and maintain the balance of the skin’s surface environment. When the microbiome is supported skin is better able to maintain hydration, comfort and resilience.

How can I support my skin microbiome?

Supporting the skin microbiome begins with protecting the skin’s surface environment. Choosing microbiome-focused skincare helps support the beneficial microorganisms that live on the skin and maintain its protective barrier.

Are Nu Allumé products suitable for sensitive skin?

Nu Allumé products are formulated for sensitive skin and designed to support the skin barrier and microbiome. During perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause skin often becomes more reactive, which is why gentle microbiome-focused formulations are important.

Can I purchase Nu Allumé products locally?

As we're still new, we haven't yet got our products into local retail outlets. However, we highly recommend speaking with your preferred retailer and requesting they stock our products.

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