Why does my skin suddenly feel so dry?
LOOK WELL • SKIN
Dry and itchy skin can occur around perimenopause and menopause, but a changing skincare routine should still stay gentle and realistic.
This article is general education, not a diagnosis or individual medical advice.
Skin can change
The NHS includes dry and itchy skin among symptoms that may occur during perimenopause and menopause. That does not mean every new skin problem is caused by hormones, so persistent, severe or unusual changes deserve appropriate assessment.
Keep the routine boring - in a good way
When skin feels reactive, a simple routine can be easier to tolerate than stacking many active ingredients. Think gentle cleansing, moisturising, sun protection, and introducing new products one at a time.
Makeup can need adjusting too
If foundation suddenly looks cakey, the answer is not always more makeup. Comfortable hydration, lighter layers and formulas that suit your current skin can make more sense than trying to recreate the exact routine you used years ago.
Where LATELY WELL draws the line
Our beauty recommendations will not promise to reverse menopause, rebalance hormones through cosmetics, or treat medical skin disease. Shopping content will be clearly separated from medical education.
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