What You Need to Know About Menopause & Skincare

The M word. Just the thought of Menopause makes you want to run for cover. But truly, it’s time for a rebrand. New chapters are new beginnings! That said, there are some real menopausal skin things that do arise and here’s some wisdom I’ve gathered from years of working with clients as they work through this enormous hormonal shift.

MOISTURIZE, MOISTURIZE, MOISTURIZE!

Use a good quality moisturizer to hydrate your skin, especially after showering or washing your face. Some we love:

MoonLitFromWithin, is specifically formulated to regenerate your skin while you sleep at night—a time when your skin heals best. It contains a big dose of Broccoli Seed Oil—aka nature’s retinol—to give you that youthful glow you crave.
LitFromWithin mimics the natural oils of your skin, for maximum glow factor, heavenly levels of anti-aging and maximum skin regeneration—naturally.
GoldenHigh Oil Cleanser is the purest oil cleanser you could ask for. Made with Jojoba and Moringa Oil, which have similar molecular structures to our own sebum, it's the most natural way to get clean.

SUNSCREEN...OBVIOUSLY!

We probably don’t need to tell you to use sunscreen, but do it.

SAY NO TO HOT SHOWERS.

I know, this one sounds like a nightmare. But hot water can strip your skin of its natural oils, leading to dryness and irritation. Take a lukewarm bath with moisturizing salts (we make a few and have listed them below, they are divine)

EAT THE RAINBOW.

Eat a balanced diet, kick the processed foods and eat the rainbow babe.

STAY HYDRATED!

To calculate if you are drinking enough, the rule of thumb is: 0.5 x (your body weight in pounds) = the amount of ounces you need.

Example: 0.5 x 200 lbs = 100 ounces

*Pro tip: This amount of hydration will help decrease dark circles!

TURN TO HERBS.

The key to menopause is boosting healthy estrogen and chilling out hot flashes. Introduce gentle yet effective herbs to help. Black Cohosh, Panax Ginseng and Fatimah at perfect for menopause.

& USE GENTLE CARE PRODUCTS!

Shameless plug: our entire line is made without harsh chemicals or ingredients you need to worry about, it won’t irritate sensitive skin and was literally created to be used all day everyday with your health in mind.

Lastly,

A Jenny Gem

I haven't yet fully arrived in this category but this is how I support my clients during this transition.

"But my biggest tip is keep your Iodine levels up. I know, it sounds small but the benefits are tremendous and it's not really talked about much."

The main function of iodine is the secretion and synthesis of the thyroid hormone. It’s been shown to improve estrogen receptor sensitivity and is used by every hormone in the body. The entire endocrine* system, brain and immune system need way more iodine than is being consumed. You can take 6 drops of iodine under the tongue daily. I’ve seen a huge difference and it’s a simple thing to do so it's very worth a try!**”

*The endocrine system is a complex network of glands and organs that produce and secrete hormones into the bloodstream. These hormones act as chemical messengers, traveling through the bloodstream to target cells or organs in the body, where they regulate various physiological processes and maintain overall balance and homeostasis.

**Of course, like with anything, I’m not offering medical advice and definitely consult a doctor before adding things to your routines!

Ready for the bath we mentioned. Here are three transdermal soaks to ease you past any lingering anxiety that you are ready to let go of.

ClearingTides Soak, packed with good-for-you trace minerals and Himalayan salts, the ClearingTides Soak is the perfect answer to a long day—or week! Sit back, relax and let the minerally magic improve circulation, help you de-bloat and restore your natural rhythms.
MyceliumTides Soak, packed with the magic of the mushroom kingdom. Shiitake to improve hyperpigmentation. Trella Mushrooms, loaded with Vitamin D, for anti-inflammatory magic. Chaga to slow aging and Reishi to ease stress. All of this and 24 karat gold to stimulate skin regeneration and you’ll leave the bath ready to accomplish any and every dream—drift into greatness.
PortalTides Soak, Purple Brazilian Clay infused with Rose Quartz powder helps to release impurities and Pink Lotus to absorb toxins, gives this soak superpowered detox qualities—to ease your troubles away from the inside out. Lastly, Hibiscus Flower for maximum cell regeneration and Red Rose Petals known for their anti-aging properties – this soak will not only improve your mood but you’ll exit the bath 10 years younger—or something like that.. ;)

*ANOTHER Pro tip: we packaged these up in our Water Sign Ritual Kit so that you can experience all three!