Rehydrate. Revive. Rejuvenate: Advanced Skin & Hair Treatments for Menopause
28 October 2025
What happens during Menopause ?
Women transition through menopause, the body undergoes profound hormonal shifts — particularly a decline in estrogen and progesterone, alongside relative androgen dominance. These hormonal changes influence nearly every layer of the skin and the hair growth cycle.Decline in Estrogen and Collagen Loss
Estrogen helps maintain collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid — the structural proteins that give skin its firmness, plumpness, and hydration.
Within the first 5 years after menopause, collagen content can drop by up to 30%.
This leads to thinner skin, loss of elasticity, and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Wound healing and barrier recovery also become slower.
Reduced Sebum and Lipid Production
Estrogen stimulates sebaceous gland activity. When it declines:
Skin becomes drier, more sensitive, and prone to itching or flaking.
The natural lipid barrier weakens, increasing water loss and making the skin more vulnerable to irritation and inflammation.
Changes in Blood Flow and Temperature Regulation
Estrogen influences microcirculation in the skin. Its decline results in:
Reduced oxygen and nutrient delivery, contributing to a dull complexion.
Flushing and hot flashes due to unstable blood vessel dilation.
Hair Cycle Alterations
Hair growth is tightly regulated by hormones:
Lower estrogen shortens the anagen (growth) phase and extends the telogen (resting) phase, causing increased hair shedding and thinning.
Rising androgens (like DHT) may lead to female pattern hair loss — thinning over the crown and temples.
Conversely, androgen dominance can cause facial hair growth on the chin or upper lip.
Reduced Melanocyte Activity
Melanin production declines, leading to:
Uneven skin tone, age spots, and overall dullness.
Graying hair, as melanin-producing cells in hair follicles also diminish.
How can we help?
Hydrating Skin Treatments: Medical-grade facials, hyaluronic acid skin boosters, Profhilo, RRS and Sunekos to deeply replenish moisture.
Collagen Stimulation: Microneedling, radiofrequency, Sculptra or Radiesse for example to restore elasticity and firmness.
Pigmentation & Texture Correction: IPL, prescription whitening/brightening creams, chemical peels to brighten and even skin tone.
Medical-Grade Skincare: Prescription-strength retinoid to strengthen the skin barrier.
Hair Restoration Therapies: PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) to stimulate new growth and reduce shedding.