High summer brings warmth from the outside. For many women at this stage of life, a second kind of warmth comes along – from within. Suddenly, unannounced, in the middle of the day.
Menopause is not a flaw and not a condition you have to hide. It's a time of change, and the skin changes with it. All the more reason to meet it with a little more calm and attention right now.
What happens to the skin during menopause
The reason for most of the changes is falling oestrogen levels. Oestrogen keeps the skin firm, hydrated and elastic. When there's less of it, you notice.
The skin loses a large part of its collagen, especially in the first few years, becomes thinner and loses firmness. Fine lines become more visible.
At the same time, the skin retains less moisture. It feels drier, tightens more quickly and reacts more sensitively to external stimuli overall.
And then there are the hot flushes. They briefly dilate the blood vessels and can lead to sudden redness or red patches on the face. Because cell turnover also slows down, earlier sun damage becomes more visible as pigmentation spots.
That sounds like a lot. The good news: at this stage, the skin responds especially well to gentle, targeted care.
Why summer is especially challenging for the skin now
In summer, heat from the outside and hot flushes from within meet. The skin flushes more often, sweats more and is irritated more quickly.
Then there's the sun. It mainly hits the areas we show more now – above all the décolleté – and can intensify dryness and pigmentation spots.
So what helps now is clear: cooling, soothing, hydrating and strengthening the skin barrier. Ideally gently and without unnecessary irritants.
For hot flushes and redness: the Stress Relief Mask
When the skin is red and irritated, the Stress Relief Mask is exactly the right answer. It was developed to calm redness and irritation and visibly revitalise stressed skin.
Its rich aloe vera cools and soothes, a brown algae extract and healing mastic oil support regeneration, and highly concentrated hyaluronic acid replenishes the skin with moisture. It is 100 percent natural and fragrance-free – pleasant for skin that is now more sensitive.
A little tip for hot days: put the mask in the fridge briefly before applying it. The cool moment feels especially good after a hot flush.
How to use it: cleanse your face, apply the mask with clean fingers and leave it on for at least 20 minutes. Then apply a moisturiser to seal in the actives.
A side note: if your face stays red permanently, not just temporarily after a flush, please mention it to your dermatologist.
For the décolleté: care where change shows early
The décolleté often reveals changes first. The skin here is particularly delicate, gets a lot of sun and shows declining firmness early, for example as fine lines or small sun spots.
The Décolleté Mask specifically cares for this area. It firms, improves elasticity and supports the skin's natural collagen formation.
This is made possible by, among other things, vitamin C, which as an antioxidant supports collagen formation and brightens the complexion, and niacinamide, which strengthens the skin barrier, reduces redness and evens out the skin tone. Hyaluronic acid adds plumpness, and aloe vera soothes.
Especially in summer, when the décolleté is more exposed and gets more sun, it's a lovely moment to give it some attention.
Dedicated care for this stage of life
Because the skin has special needs during menopause, we've put together a dedicated category: Skin during menopause. There you'll find products we have specifically selected for this time, including the two masks from this article.
The common thread always stays the same: mild, hydrating and barrier-strengthening care, pleasant for sensitive skin and without unnecessary additives.
Be gentle with yourself
Menopause is a phase of change, not a cause for worry. Your skin is doing a lot right now, and it deserves a little patience and care in return.
Sometimes a cool moment is all it takes: a mask that soothes, a deep breath, a little time just for you. If you like, let the Stress Relief Mask and the Décolleté Mask gently accompany you through these warm weeks.
