Menopause and Makeup: Enhancing Your Natural Beauty Through Change

As women, our skin tells the story of our lives. With each stage, we learn new ways to care for and embrace the changes our bodies go through. World Menopause Day, celebrated on 18th October, is a reminder of the unique journey women face as they enter menopause. This time often brings new challenges for our skin and face, but it also presents an opportunity to adjust our beauty routines to highlight our natural radiance.

How Menopause Affects Our Skin

During menopause, our bodies undergo significant hormonal shifts, especially a decline in estrogen. This decrease affects the skin in a variety of ways:

• Dryness and Dehydration: The reduction in estrogen impacts the skin’s ability to retain moisture, leading to dryness and rough texture.
• Loss of Elasticity: Collagen production slows down, resulting in thinner skin that can sag or show signs of aging more prominently.
• Sensitivity: Fluctuating hormones can make the skin more sensitive, which may lead to redness, irritation, or even breakouts.
• Hyperpigmentation: Uneven skin tone and age spots can become more noticeable as the skin’s ability to renew itself slows.
• Thinning Eyebrows and Lashes: Hormonal changes can also affect hair growth, leading to thinning brows and lashes, which may make eyes appear less defined.

How Makeup Can Support Menopausal Skin

Makeup plays a crucial role in helping women feel comfortable and confident during this phase. It’s not about covering up but enhancing the features we love and supporting the skin through its changes.

• Hydration is Essential: Skin that’s lacking moisture will benefit from makeup that works hand in hand with good skincare. Start with a hydrating base, like a light moisturiser or Oil, primer, to smooth out dry areas. At Rageism, we designed our products with hydration in mind, so your skin feels nourished, not weighed down _ our Glow Oil was made with hydration in mind
• A Lightweight, Flexible Foundation: Menopausal skin often benefits from lightweight, breathable foundations. Heavy, cakey products can settle into fine lines and make the skin appear older. Opt for something that provides coverage while still letting your skin breathe. Products like powder foundations or a liquid foundation that is lightweight and buildable (award-winning foundation) can offer this versatility, giving a natural finish without exaggerating lines.
• Soften the Glow: As skin can become dull during menopause, a light application of blush or bronzer can bring warmth and life back to the face. Cream-based products are particularly beneficial as they blend seamlessly into the skin, enhancing its natural glow rather than sitting on top of it.
• Highlighting the Eyes: With thinner eyebrows and lashes, defining your eyes becomes even more important. A gentle eyebrow butter or chubby can fill in sparse areas without looking harsh. As for the lashes, a volumizing mascara can make eyes appear wider and more awake, adding a fresh touch.
• Focus on Moisturising Lip Colors: Lips may become drier as well, so look for moisturising lipsticks or glosses that provide both colour and hydration. Avoid overly matte formulas, which can make lips look cracked and dry.

Our Commitment to Supporting You

At Rageism, we didn’t just create makeup for women; we created makeup that understands women. We know how menopause can affect your skin, and our products are thoughtfully designed to support it at every stage. Whether it’s hydrating ingredients, lightweight formulas, or buildable coverage, we made our makeup to help you feel radiant and comfortable, no matter what changes you’re experiencing.

Menopause is a natural part of life, and while it comes with its challenges, it’s also a time to embrace your strength, beauty, and wisdom. This World Menopause Day, celebrate yourself with a beauty routine that reflects who you are – vibrant, powerful, and absolutely stunning.