Episode 28: Menopause & Skin Shifts: Thriving in Your Glow

Menopause changes more than your mood — it changes your skin.   From dryness and loss of elasticity to unexpected breakouts and pigmentation shifts, this natural life stage can feel like your skin is rewriting its entire story. And for melanin-rich skin? Those changes can be even more noticeable.   In this episode of Skintelligent Sundays, I’m breaking down: ✨ What actually happens to your skin during menopause ✨ How hormonal shifts impact melanin-rich skin differently ✨ Hydration, barrier repair, and sunscreen strategies for lasting radiance ✨ Gentle, effective ways to address pigmentation without irritation ✨ Lifestyle habits that keep your glow from the inside out   Your beauty doesn’t expire — it evolves. Let’s navigate this season together with confidence and the right tools for your skin’s new needs.   Resources & Recommendations Mentioned in This Episode: Bakuchiol is a plant-derived ingredient often called a “natural alternative to retinol.”   Products with Bakuchiol worth considering:   Herbivore Botanicals Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Serum – hydrating + smoothing. https://amzn.to/3HmbnBb   The Inkey List Bakuchiol – affordable, lightweight option. https://amzn.to/45j5rSL   OLEHENRIKSEN Goodnight Glow Retin-ALT Sleeping Crème – bakuchiol + AHAs for overnight renewal. https://amzn.to/4maYHMw   Hydrating Cleanser: CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser or La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser https://amzn.to/47ogF9L   Barrier Support: Products with ceramides, peptides, or fatty acids https://amzn.to/4ft1XjM   SPF for Melanin-Rich Skin: Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30 or EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 https://amzn.to/4lmMYJw   Pigmentation Care: Vitamin C serum, niacinamide, or licorice root extract https://amzn.to/4oAnFqu     💌 Let’s Connect: Follow me on Instagram: @Skinmaven2025 Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter Check out my book: Love: A Melanated Skincare Guide Amazon Link https://a.co/d/4FzxqDH BONUS: Download Menopause Skin Barrier Cheat Sheet Here:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OSLP99__MFI4cq65EmIpWIGpjxAbsAqx/view?usp=sharing   🎧 Listen now and share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it!