Navigating Menopause: How to Care for Your Skin

Menopause marks one of the biggest transitions in a woman’s life — and while it’s an entirely natural stage, it brings with it significant changes, including to your skin. Typically beginning between the ages of 45 and 55, menopause signals the end of menstruation and fertility, but it also triggers a cascade of hormonal shifts that can affect everything from texture to tone.

Here, we break down exactly what happens to skin during menopause, how to support it with the right ingredients, and the Rodial formulas that can help restore comfort, hydration, and radiance.

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What Happens to Skin During Menopause?

Our skin evolves throughout our lives, but during menopause, the changes can feel more dramatic. From around the age of 20, collagen — the protein that keeps skin plump and firm — starts to slowly decline. When menopause hits, the sudden drop in oestrogen causes that depletion to speed up significantly. Studies suggest collagen levels can fall by up to 30% in the first five years of menopause, before continuing to decline by around 2% each year thereafter.

Less collagen means skin begins to lose its bounce: sagging, fine lines, and wrinkles start to appear, and skin can feel looser or thinner.

It doesn’t stop there — the hormonal shift also impacts the skin barrier, the layer that locks in moisture and shields against external stressors. When this barrier weakens, skin often becomes dry, itchy, or irritated. For some women, hormone fluctuations can even trigger adult acne, resulting in hormonal breakouts along the jawline, chin, and mouth.

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What Does ‘Menopausal Skin’ Look Like?

If you’re in the midst of menopause, you might notice that your skin feels different — and looks different too. Common signs include:

• Dryness and tightness – skin feels parched or uncomfortable.

• Thinning and loss of elasticity – creating that “crepe-like” texture.

• Fine lines and wrinkles – especially around the eyes and mouth.

• Dullness – a lack of radiance caused by moisture loss.

Some women also experience hormonal acne, presenting as deep, tender bumps or cysts. This is driven by the imbalance of oestrogen and testosterone, which can increase oil production and clog pores.

What Skincare Works Best for Menopausal Skin?

When it comes to caring for menopausal skin, gentle, supportive formulas are key. Rather than aggressive quick fixes, look for products that:

Replenish moisture – Hydrating heroes like hyaluronic acid help restore water levels, while ceramides strengthen the barrier to lock hydration in.
Boost collagen & elasticity – Peptides and collagen-stimulating ingredients help firm and smooth.
Improve cell turnover – Retinol (used slowly and sparingly at first) encourages fresh, plump skin cells to rise to the surface.

Bee Venom & Menopausal Skin

In 2013, Rodial founder Maria Hatzistefanis set out to create a range targeting advanced signs of ageing — and in doing so, she pioneered the use of bee venom in skincare.

Bee venom works by gently tricking the skin into thinking it has been stung, triggering a rush of blood to the surface for an instant plumping effect. The result? Firmer-looking, smoother skin.

Clinical user trials found the Bee Venom range could “halt the damaging effects” of menopause on skin, with participants reporting:

• More youthful-looking skin

• Improved texture

• A visible reduction in lines and wrinkles

The collection is powered by ethically sourced bee venom alongside Matrixyl 3000 peptides (for hydration and firmness), vitamin C (to brighten and tackle pigmentation), and marine collagen (to encourage elasticity).

The Rodial Menopausal Skincare Heroes

Bee Venom Moisturiser – A rich, buttery cream powered by bee venom and peptides to plump, smooth and restore bounce. Use day and night (with SPF in the morning).

Bee Venom Eye – A performance-driven eye cream with stem cell technology to brighten dark circles, reduce wrinkles and firm delicate under-eye skin.

Dragon’s Blood Hyaluronic Velvet Cream – A comforting, velvety cream infused with hyaluronic acid, Hydromanil and squalane to deeply hydrate and soothe dryness.

Bee Venom Super Serum – A silky, lightweight serum with bee venom, marine collagen and red seaweed extract to lift and firm. Ideal after cleansing, before moisturiser.

Retinol Booster Drops – A nourishing serum with retinol, bakuchiol and vitamin B5 to improve texture, refine lines and encourage healthy cell turnover (start slow and use in the evenings).

Supporting Your Skin Through Menopause

Menopause can feel like a challenging time for your skin — but with the right ingredients and routine, you can restore hydration, smoothness, and radiance.

Explore Rodial’s Bee Venom range and discover the products designed to support your skin through every stage of this transition.