✨ Hormones, Ageing & Menopause✨
Published on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 under Blog
Why balancing hormones is the secret to healthy, youthful skin
As we age, changes in our skin are some of the first and most visible signs. But ageing isn’t just skin deep—it’s a complex, three-dimensional process influenced by both lifestyle and internal health, including your hormones, hello Menopause!
What is “Skinspan”?
Your skinspan refers to how long your skin stays healthy, youthful, and vibrant. While sun exposure is often blamed, hormones also play a powerful role in how your skin looks, feels, and functions over time.
How skin actually ages
Skin ageing happens across every layer, not just the surface:
- The epidermis becomes thinner and loses protective cells
- The dermis weakens as collagen and elastin break down, and fibroblasts (which help regenerate skin) become less active.
- Subcutaneous fat diminishes, causing volume loss and hollowness.
- Facial bones slowly resorb, leading to sagging, folds and structural changes.
Together, this results in the visible signs of ageing—lines, dullness, laxity and a loss of that ‘youthful plumpness’.
Other changes can include sensitivities (the skin’s PH changes making it more sensitive to irritants), rashes, inflammation.
Hormones: The Hidden Factor in Skin Ageing
- Oestrogen is essential for skin health. It boosts collagen, moisture, and elasticity. After menopause, declining oestrogen can cause deeper wrinkles, dryness, sensitivity and lip volume loss.
- Androgens like testosterone affect oil glands and hair growth. Too much can lead to breakouts, hair thinning or facial hair.
- Insulin resistance (often driven by diet or stress) contributes to pigmentation, skin tags, and even hormonal acne.
The good news? Skin ageing is manageable.
At Definition Clinic, we take a holistic approach. While aesthetic treatments like Radiofrequency, Microneedling, CACI, Dermalux, IPL and Facials work on the surface, understanding and supporting your hormonal health helps you get longer-lasting, more natural-looking results.
What can you do at home?
Skincare:
- Using the right cleanser to encourage cell turnover
- Hyaluronic acid serum to increase hydration levels in the skin
- Vitamins C, A (Retiol/al)
- Ingredients such as Niacinamide, Peptides, Azelaic acid
- Moisturisers that support barrier function with Ceramides & Cholesterols
- SPF, SPF, SPF – UV exposure dramatically increases collagen decline.
Diet
- Magnesium, , Probiotics, Creatine
- Omega 3 in good quality supplement form but also in the diet – oily fish, nuts
- Some collagen supplements may help – on a small level, but every little helps.
- Water – lots of it
- Exercise
- Managing stress
Other
A common problem I see – irritation around the mouth/nose area. One little tip that can help, always cleanse your face after you brush your teeth. If toothpaste is properly cleansed away it can help restore the PH and reduce irritation.
Hormone specialist. Some clients greatly benefit from having a consultation with a Doctor who specialises in hormone health.
The future of skincare is personal.
We’re entering a new era of functional aesthetics—treating the skin while also supporting the body from within. Whether it’s through advanced treatments or hormone-friendly skincare, our goal is to extend your skinspan and help you look and feel your best.
📍 Curious about how your hormones could be impacting your skin? Book a skin consultation and let’s build your personalised skin health plan.
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