Why Your Skin Becomes Sensitive During Menopause
If you want the full picture on barrier weakening, read my Menopause Skincare Guide here.
Declining oestrogen weakens the barrier, thins the skin, and increases sensitivity.
More about barrier function is explained in the Menopause & Perimenopause Skincare Guide.
What helps
1. Gentle cleanser
Calm & Clarify Cleanser — Non-stripping, soothing botanical cleansing
2. Barrier moisturiser
Nourish & Refine Moisturiser — Rebuilds the lipid barrier with Mamaku, Shea Butter & Sea Buckthorn
3. Avoid harsh actives
Retinol, acids, and scrubs can further thin and irritate menopausal skin.
4. Use soothing botanicals
Mamaku, Harakeke, Chamomile — all featured in our hormone-supportive skincare range.
Shop the Sensitive Skin Routine
Complete routine:
- Morning Glow Routine — Gentle cleanser, hydrating serum & barrier moisturiser
- Reset and Rebalance Trio — Cleanser, Soothing Gel & Magnesium Oil for sensitive, reactive skin
Individual products:
- Calm & Clarify Cleanser
- Rejuvenate & Hydrate Day Serum
- Nourish & Refine Moisturiser
- Cool & Calm Soothing Gel — Instant relief for reactive skin
Related Articles
- Redness in Menopause
- Dry Skin in Menopause
- Hormonal Acne
- Best Skincare Routine for Menopause
- Complete Menopause & Perimenopause Skincare Guide
For a deeper understanding of why menopausal skin becomes sensitive and reactive, visit our complete guide: Menopause Sensitive & Reactive Skin.
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.