During the first five years of menopause, women can lose up to 30% of their collagen. This structural protein is essential for skin firmness, so its decline can lead to sagging and deeper wrinkles.
The Menopause Skincare Guide: Collagen, Hydration & Radiance at Every Age
As we gain wisdom, confidence, and life experience, our skin embarks on its journey. For many women, menopause brings changes that go beyond hot flashes, lower estrogen levels can affect elasticity, hydration, and collagen production. But here’s the good news: with the right knowledge and targeted skincare, your complexion can remain radiant, resilient, and fabulous at every stage of life.
We spoke with Otilia Beschea, Director of Innovation for Groupe Marcelle, who breaks down the top ways menopause impacts skin, and how to navigate them with science-backed solutions.
1. Reduced Collagen Production
During the first five years of menopause, women can lose up to 30% of their collagen. This structural protein is essential for skin firmness, so its decline can lead to sagging and deeper wrinkles.
Pro Tip: Seek out skincare infused with Vitamin D and Turmeric. These powerhouse ingredients not only help support collagen production, but also soothe and brighten, leaving skin calm and radiant.
2. Dryness and Sensitivity
Lower estrogen levels also mean reduced sebum production, leaving skin drier, thinner, and more prone to irritation or cracking.
Pro Tip: Make hydration your top priority. Look for formulas packed with Hyaluronic Acid, Urea, and Vitamin D, ingredients that replenish moisture, restore suppleness, and strengthen the skin barrier.
3. Hyperpigmentation
Changes in melanin production can make skin more vulnerable to sun damage, leading to uneven tone and dark spots.
Pro Tip: Squalane is your ally here. This multitasking lipid hydrates deeply while offering antioxidant protection, helping improve tone and texture over time.
A Canadian Skincare Solution
Canadian beauty leader Marcelle Cosmetics has answered the call for effective menopausal skincare with its Revival+ Skin Renewal Anti-Aging Day Cream and Eye & Lip Cream. Both are thoughtfully formulated with Vitamin D, Turmeric, Hyaluronic Acid, and Squalane to hydrate, calm, and rejuvenate skin through hormonal changes.
The Takeaway: Menopause may bring changes, but it doesn’t have to mean compromising on your skincare standards — or your glow. With the right approach, you can protect your skin’s resilience, embrace its evolving needs, and feel confident in your beauty at every age.
Where to buy:
Revival+ Skin Renewal Anti-Aging Day Cream and Eye & Lip Cream
Beauty Hub Magazine chats with Groupe Marcelle Director of Innovation, Otilia Beschea, about the effects of menopause on our skin and what we can do about it.
