What Should I Put on My Skin During Menopause if I Live in a Dry Climate?
- 15 hours ago
- 2 min read
Updated: 13 hours ago
Can I let you in on a little secret?
Your skin doesn't know you live in Perth.
It just knows it's thirsty!
Here's something I wish more women knew.
Dry skin and dehydrated skin aren't actually the same thing.
Think of it like this...
Dry skin is asking for nourishment.
Dehydrated skin is asking for a drink.
During menopause, many women have a little of both.
Your skin can become naturally drier because it produces less oil, while at the same time becoming dehydrated because it's losing water more quickly—especially if you live in a dry climate like Perth.
That's why simply applying a rich moisturiser isn't always enough.
Your skin often needs hydration first, then nourishment, and finally a protective layer to help keep that precious moisture where it belongs.
And don't forget the beginning
If your cleanser leaves your face feeling squeaky clean and tight, it's probably taking away more than just the day's makeup.
A gentle cleanser should leave your skin feeling clean, comfortable and ready for everything that follows—not stripped and crying out for moisture.
🌿 Marion's Tip
One of the first things I ask women is, "How does your skin feel after you've cleansed?"
If the answer is tight, dry or like you're reaching for your moisturiser straight away, your skin is trying to tell you something.
Healthy skin should feel clean, soft and comfortable after cleansing—not squeaky or stripped. That one simple change can make a remarkable difference to how your skin feels over the weeks ahead.
Your skin is wonderfully clever. When we slow down and listen, it often tells us exactly what it needs.
One last thought...
Please don't feel you have to chase every new skincare trend.
Your skin after 45 isn't looking for the newest ingredient on social media.
It's looking for consistency.
A simple ritual.
Cleanse. Hydrate. Nourish. Protect.
Day after day.
Your skin has looked after you for decades.
Perhaps now it's simply asking you to look after it a little differently.
🌿 Ready to Give Your Skin a Fresh Start?
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They include each step of the Ethical Essence skincare ritual, so your skin can experience the benefits before you invest in the full-size collection.
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