The Hormonal Shift Your Skin Feels

During perimenopause and menopause, oestrogen levels decline steadily. This reduces the skin’s ability to produce collagen, maintain hydration, and renew itself efficiently. The visible signs can include dryness, rough texture, dullness, and increased sensitivity.

If you’re also using Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) — whether it’s oestrogen gel, progesterone cream, or testosterone — your skin plays a role in how effectively these treatments are absorbed. And this is where the right exfoliation method becomes surprisingly important.

Why Skin Symptoms Appear in Midlife

• Dryness & Dehydration: Reduced oil production means skin loses water faster.
• Rough Texture & Bumps: Slower cell turnover leads to dead skin build-up.
• Loss of Radiance: Dullness occurs when fresh, healthy cells aren’t reaching the surface.
• Barrier Weakness: Skin becomes more prone to irritation and environmental stress.

Exfoliation: The Overlooked Step in HRT Effectiveness

Many HRT medications are applied topically — meaning they must pass through the skin barrier to be effective. When the outer layer (stratum corneum) is thickened with dead skin cells, absorption can be reduced.

The science:

• The stratum corneum is like a brick wall — skin cells are the bricks, and lipids are the mortar.
• Over time, this wall can become too thick, slowing the movement of active molecules into the bloodstream.
• Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), like glycolic acid, dissolve the “glue” between dead cells, thinning the barrier just enough for better product penetration without damaging skin integrity.
• A 2019 Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology review found that gentle chemical exfoliation improves the percutaneous absorption of both skincare and medicated creams, including hormones.

The Lotion — Renewal for Midlife Skin

Our 12% Glycolic Acid Body Treatment is formulated for exactly this stage of life:

• Smooths & Renews: Glycolic Acid accelerates skin turnover, improving softness and texture.
• Boosts HRT Absorption: By gently removing the build-up of dead skin cells, it can help topical HRT reach deeper layers more effectively.
• Deep Hydration: Urea, Glycerin, Aloe Vera, and Shea Butter restore moisture and strengthen the barrier.
• Brightens Tone: Niacinamide supports an even, radiant appearance.
• pH-Balanced: At 3.5–4.0, it’s optimised for effectiveness without irritation.

Your Skin, Your Confidence

Menopause and perimenopause are chapters of change — but with the right care, they can also be chapters of renewal. The Lotion works with your skin’s biology to restore comfort, smoothness, and vibrancy, while supporting the treatments you trust, like HRT.

The Lotion.