Knowledge Hub: Natural Beauty, Dry Skin & Wellness FAQs

During menopause, declining estrogen reduces collagen, elasticity, and natural oils. This often leads to dry, sensitive, and thinner skin that needs skin barrier repair and extra hydration.

Estrogen supports oil and ceramide production. When hormone levels drop, the skin loses its ability to hold moisture, making dryness one of the most common menopause skin symptoms.

Yes, high cortisol breaks down collagen and disrupts the skin barrier, making menopausal skin even drier and more sensitive.

Yes, menopausal skin often becomes more sensitive. A weakened skin barrier leaves skin prone to redness, irritation, and even eczema-like flare-ups.

Focus on skin barrier-repairing techniques: lipid-rich oils (olive, rosehip, castor), hydration from rice water, and stress-reducing breath work to calm cortisol.

A gentle cleanser, rice water toner, lipid-rich oils, and SPF protection. Pair this with cortisol-lowering practises to protect collagen and strengthen the skin barrier.

Combine natural oils with calming breath work. Olive oil seals in hydration, while stress-reducing techniques lower cortisol, which weakens the skin barrier.

Yes, mature skin needs more hydration, skin barrier support, and stress reduction to counteract the effects of hormones, stress, environment, and premature skin aging.

Cortisol lowering foods, omega-3 rich foods (salmon, flaxseed), antioxidant-rich berries, and green tea support hydration and collagen protection.

Gregory Landsman, PhD, recommends adopting a 5-minute daily practise: cleanse gently, apply rice water, massage in nutrient rich natural oils, and practice a calming breath sequence.