Menopause, Managed Beautifully
Understanding Menopausal Skin
During peri- and post-menopause, declining oestrogen reduces collagen, elasticity, and the skin’s ability to retain water. Texture may thin, volume can diminish, and sensitivity or flushing becomes more common.
These changes are hormonally driven but magnified by lifestyle and environment. Supporting the barrier, restoring hydration, and stimulating collagen help skin adapt and remain comfortable, firm, and radiant.
Lifestyle & Environmental Drivers in Menopause
Hormones set the stage, but daily choices shape how skin feels and looks during this transition:
Processed foods & seed oils
Polyunsaturated seed oils (soybean, corn, sunflower, safflower, canola, grapeseed, cottonseed) accumulate in skin lipids and oxidise under stress or UV, accelerating collagen breakdown.
Healthier options: cold-pressed olive oil (dark glass), coconut oil, ghee, pure raw butter, grass-fed, grass-finished tallow.
Hydration & electrolytes
Menopausal dryness is amplified by low cellular hydration. Pair water with minerals (e.g., Celtic sea salt) to support balance and comfort.
Environmental toxins
Harsh detergents, petrochemical skincare, certain plastics/aluminium cookware, and “forever chemicals” add oxidative stress to already fragile skin. Choose low-tox options.
Stress & nervous system balance
Elevated cortisol speeds collagen loss. Joy, laughter, time in nature, and uplifting company increase oxytocin and support repair.
Sleep & circadian rhythm
Sleep disruptions are common in menopause and compound inflammation. Deep rest helps restore resilience and glow.
Medication awareness
Some medications can worsen dryness, fragility, and flushing. Discuss supportive care with your clinician where appropriate.
How Matriskin Products Support Menopausal Skin
Matriskin targets menopausal concerns with peptides, marine collagen, lipid replenishment, and protective polysaccharides to restore volume, hydration, and firmness while calming reactivity.
Key strategies
- Adipocyte activation — Palmitoyl isoleucine (TR/5 Cream) helps restore lost volume and cushion wrinkles.
- Collagen stimulation — Palmitoyl pentapeptides (Collagen M/P Serum) support renewed density and firmness.
- Hydration restoration — Hyaluronic acid and xylitol complexes replenish water at multiple levels.
- Antioxidant defence — Marine plankton extract, vitamin E, and rosemary help neutralise oxidative stress.
- Second-skin protection — Biosaccharide Gum-4 shields from environmental aggressors while remaining breathable.
Note: All products are non-photosensitising, contain no SPF, and are safe for day-or-night use year-round.
RL/3 Serum
Barrier Support & Redness Relief
- Replenishes essential lipids and ceramide precursors to strengthen fragile skin.
- Antioxidants help calm sensitivity and visible flushing.
- Improves comfort and moisture retention during hormonal shifts.
TR/5 Cream
Volume & Hydration Renewal
- Voluform® (palmitoyl isoleucine) supports plumpness and suppleness.
- Deep hydration helps soften lines and improve resilience.
- Ideal for dryness, sagging, and loss of facial density.
Collagen M/P Serum
Firmness & Elasticity Recovery
- Marine collagen and peptides support fibroblast activity.
- Improves texture and elasticity while defending against oxidative stress.
- Pairs well under creams for daily remodelling.
High Performance Cream
Lightweight Peptide Rejuvenation
- Peptides, hyaluronic acid, and biosaccharides hydrate and refine.
- Strengthens barrier function while enhancing radiance.
- Comfortable in all climates and routines.
GF/7 Neck Serum
Targeted Firming — Neck & Décolleté
- Concentrated peptides help improve tone and definition.
- Supports the delicate, gravity-prone areas affected in menopause.
- Designed for daily, year-round use.
