09/12/2026
If your skin suddenly feels more reactive, dry, flushed or sensitive during perimenopause, this article is for you.
As estrogen begins to fluctuate and eventually decline, we can see changes in hydration, collagen production, barrier function and the skin’s ability to hold onto moisture. At the same time, shifts in stress response, sleep and temperature regulation can add another layer of reactivity.
This can look like:
• products you once tolerated suddenly stinging
• increased dryness or tightness
• more visible redness or flushing
• slower recovery after irritation
• increased sensitivity to weather, heat or stress
• skin that simply feels more unpredictable
And sometimes, the answer isn’t adding or changing your skincare routine.
It’s understanding what has changed and giving the skin the support it needs now.
In my latest Hälsa Journal article, I’m breaking down why skin can become more sensitive during perimenopause and how a barrier-first, whole-body approach can help.
Read the full article through the link in bio.
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