Menopause Hormonal Acne: Why It Happens & What Helps
For an overview of how hormones affect your skin, read my Menopause Skincare Guide here.
Hormonal acne in midlife happens because estrogen falls while androgens fluctuate — increasing oil production along the jawline and chin.
These hormonal imbalances are explored further in the Menopause & Perimenopause Skincare Guide.
🌿 What actually works
1. Avoid harsh acne products
Use Calm & Clarify Cleanser instead.
2. Hydrate to balance oil
Use Rejuvenate & Hydrate Day Serum.
3. Reduce inflammation
Use Cool & Calm Gel and Nourish & Refine Moisturiser.
🌿 Shop the Hormonal Acne Routine
Complete routine:
- Morning Glow Routine - Gentle cleanser, hydrating serum & barrier moisturiser
Individual products:
- Calm & Clarify Cleanser - Non-stripping, gentle cleansing
- Rejuvenate & Hydrate Day Serum - Balances hydration & oil
- Cool & Calm Soothing Gel - Reduces inflammation
- Nourish & Refine Moisturiser - Barrier support without clogging
🌿 Final Backlink
Explore the root causes of hormonal acne in the full Menopause Skincare Guide.
For a deeper understanding of hormonal breakouts during menopause, visit our complete guide: Menopause Hormonal Breakouts & Acne.
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- Dry Skin in Menopause
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- Best Skincare Routine for Menopause
- Complete Menopause & Perimenopause Skincare Guide
Louise Navarro has spent over 20 years working hands-on with women, supporting their skin, wellbeing and the changes that come with different stages of life. Through this work, she saw first-hand how differently skin can behave during perimenopause, menopause and beyond — and how often women struggled to find skincare that truly understood those changes. She created Botanical Balance to offer a different approach: hormone-aware skincare designed around the needs of changing skin, with gentle, considered formulas and simple rituals that support the woman as well as her skin.