BLOGS

Hydration is key to healthy skin in menopause.  As oestrogen levels decline, collagen levels also decline and skin starts to lose it’s ability to hold onto moisture losing that plump dewy look.  Extra hydration is key to prevent water loss and restore skin’s natural radiance. 

In menopause, there are certain common skincare ingredients you need to avoid as they can make menopausal skin symptoms like dryness, inflammation and increased sensitivity, much worse. Read this week’s blog to find out more.

Retinol – it’s the gold standard skincare ingredient for ageing well and the most proven skincare ingredient there is. But what about using retinol in the summer? It's a common skincare debate. Read this for everything you need to know.

Have you noticed blotchy brown appearing on your face as you go through menopause?  It's hyperpigmentation and fluctuating hormone levels and accumulated sun damage are to blame.  Find out how to treat them in this weeks blog.

Hyaluronic acid - you’ve probably already heard of it.  It’s well known as being the ultimate skin hydrator.  Here’s why we all need to be reaching for it to combat the signs of collagen loss in menopause.

Understanding how our hormones affect our skin is at the heart of what we do at Living M and it’s the key to healthy, great looking skin in menopause. So many of us don’t link the changes in our skin to the menopause, assuming they are the result of simply ageing. Read this weeks blog to find out more.

Dry, dull, lacklustre skin is the most common skin symptom in menopause.  It can often feel as though we’ve lost that glowy, radiant look overnight.  Read this week’s blog for everything you need to know about getting your glow back.

It’s a fact that 30% of collagen will be lost in the first 5 years of menopause and the effect on our skin can be dramatic. One of the most effective ingredients for stimulating collagen levels in skin during menopause and reversing signs of collagen loss is retinol.  Read this week’s blog for everything you need to know.

Dry, dull, itchy and tight – sound familiar?  The most common menopausal skin symptom is dryness and almost all women will experience this.  The good news is you can rejuvenate your skin and restore lost moisture and glow - but you need to be using the right skincare ingredients and you need to know what to avoid.

To get the best results from your skincare you need to know what ingredients are going to work better together.  Pairing the right skincare ingredients can work wonders to target hormonal skin changes caused by menopause. Here are 5 effective ingredient combinations you need to know about for glowing, healthier, stronger skin.

You’re probably already familiar with retinol – it’s widely known for its transformative effects on skin and is the gold standard for ageing well. But have you heard of resveratrol ? – this lesser known super ingredient is being touted by many as a more natural and less irritating alternative to retinol. So which is better for tackling menopausal skin changes?

Found in the skin of red grapes, Resveratrol is one of the most potent antioxidants available. If you are suffering from sun damage, breakouts, redness, uneven texture, hyperpigmentation, dullness, dryness, fine lines or sensitivity, resveratrol is highly effective in treating them all without causing irritation.

Collagen is a hot beauty buzzword, especially when it comes to menopause when levels decline rapidly.  With so many products available it can be hard to know what will truly work and what is just hype. Do products actually need to contain collagen to work? We separate fact from fiction in our latest blog.

If you want glowing, healthy, radiant skin in menopause then you need to be using a night cream.  The key is choosing the right one to support skin recovery and rejuvenation and stimulate cellular renewal.  Read our latest BLOG for everything you need to know about perfect menopausal day to night regime.

Dry, dull and irritated with the random breakouts thrown in – as if dealing with mood swings and hot flashes weren’t bad enough our skin can really start to suffer around menopause.  In this week’s BLOG our co-founder Caroline talks about her perimenopausal skin struggles and how they sparked the inspiration for Living M and our skincare philosophy.

Retinol is renowned for being the gold standard skincare ingredient for ageing well, especially in menopause. It can be a little daunting if you are just getting started with retinol though. If you are thinking of adding it to your routine or searching for a menopause friendly way to incorporate this skincare superstar then this BLOG is for you.  

Don’t worry, we aren’t going to bash you over the head with false positivity and tell you to enjoy your hot flashes as power surges. They are what they are, mostly uncomfortable and inconvenient. There is, however, a place for a more positive perception and representation of menopause amongst us all.

When we talk about menopause it isn’t overwhelmingly positive and it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by negativity.  It goes without saying it can be a tough time but believe it or not it isn’t all bad.  It doesn’t need to feel like the beginning of the end and there are some real positives to look forward to. 

We love Christmas but we know first hand that it doesn’t always mix well with the menopause. So if you find your mood dipping around this time of year when you would usually be feeling merry, know that you aren’t alone.

Many of us find the time around menopause stressful. Throw Christmas and all it entails into the mix and it’s not surprising we can start to feel overwhelmed. So, what is the link between stress and menopause, how does it impact our skin and what can we do to help ourselves this festive season?

Going through menopause can be a trying time for a lot of us.  It can be tempting to reach for a glass or two of something chilled after a long day.  It may seem like the best way to decompress and unwind but, in menopause, that glass of vino may not be your best friend. 

A great skincare routine is essential in menopause if you want radiant, healthy-looking skin. The truth is that a lot of skincare advice out there simply just does not work so you need to be able to separate fact from fiction.  Here are the biggest skincare myths you need to know about in menopause.

Skincare can be confusing, not to mention time consuming and expensive.  With so many products on the market, and new must-have ingredients to try know do you know what products how do you know what products will get the best results in menopause?  Our NEW DAY & NIGHT SET is the perfect round the clock routine for menopausal skin

In the short time since we launched Living M so much has changed in the conversation around menopause.  A menopause revolution is happening now with organisations like GenM leading the way.  Here's why were are proud to be a GenM brand partner. 

Introducing the Living M Menopause Skin Solution Set - a simplified menopausal skincare routine for maximum results that will save you time and money.  Designed to target the visible signs of oestrogen and collagen in an easy-to-use AM/PM routine.  Read our latest blog to find out more. 

Designed to tackle all your menopausal skin symptoms in one easy to use formula - to save you time (and money!) If there is one skincare product you need in menopause, it's this.

The focus this year is shining a light on the psychological symptoms of menopause. Understanding how hormones impact our mental and emotional wellbeing can help us to be better prepared to cope and seek the help we need.

Abigail James is the  "Queen of Skin" – an award-winning aesthetician, skincare and wellbeing expert. In our latest blog she shares her expert view on how menopause affects our skin.  

October marks the start of Menopause Awareness Month.  Much progress has been made but women still report feeling blindsided and unprepared. That’s why we have created a free downloadable guide to all things perimenopause so you don’t have to be as confused as we were.

Retinol - it’s the gold standard skincare ingredient renowned for it's transformative effects on skin. Our retinol has been specially formulated for menopausal skin to enjoy all the benefits of retinol with none of the irritating downsides.  Here's why Super A Retinol Sleep Cream is different.

Julie Court is an award-winning menopause coach focussing on nutrition, lifestyle and HRT.  In this week’s guest blog she looks at weight gain in menopause – why it happens and what we can do about it.

The perimenopause can be a real hormonal rollercoaster for so many of us. The hormone shifts we experience can be dramatic to say the least.  In our latest blog the brilliant Sophie Cartledge, specialist menopause coach and trainer, explains why it’s often all about high oestrogen in perimenopause and what we can do to help ourselves.

At Living M, we are anti "anti-ageing. We think the way we talk about ageing in beauty is long due an overhaul. Younger doesn’t equal better and ageing isn’t something we need to battle. We don’t want to turn back time – we just want to be the best version of ourselves regardless of age. Here’s why anti-ageing is getting old.

Summer can be a really tricky time if you’re going through the menopause.  Dealing with sticky temperatures can make menopausal symptoms worse, leaving you and your skin feeling hot, dry and irritated. Taking proper care of your skin during the summer months is essential if you want healthy, glowing skin in menopause. 

Did you know that going through menopause can have a greater effect on our skin than chronological ageing?  The hormonal fluctuations we experience deplete skin’s natural resources and the effects can be dramatic.  Here's why switching up your skincare is key to having great skin in menopause.

Collagen - everyone seems to be talking about it at the moment.  It's  a fact that as we go through menopause, our collagen levels decline rapidly - 30% of collagen is lost in the first 5 years following menopause.  The magic ingredient you need to target collagen loss are PEPTIDES.  So, what are these cutting-edge ingredients and how can they help our skin in menopause?

Feel like you’ve lost your glow in menopause?  You’re not alone. Fluctuating hormones, lack of sleep plus hormonal skin changes can leave us lacking in sparkle on the inside and out. The good news is you CAN get your glow back with the right skincare regime and an adjusted lifestyle. 

Menopause can be a trying time for a lot of us. A glass or two of something chilled after a long day can seem like a good way to decompress and wind down. But when it comes to menopause, that glass of vino may not be your best friend. So what exactly is going on and why don't alcohol and menopause seem to mix well?

A great antioxidant should be an essential part of any menopausal skincare regime. But which one to choose? You need a real powerhouse. Here we compare two of the best and look at why Resveratrol is a better option than Vitamin C for menopausal skin.

Think back to puberty, pregnancy, or those breakouts you get right before your period – chances are you’ve already experienced the way our hormones can affect our skin. Now it’s time for us to understand how your hormones impact your skin during menopause.

The psychological impact of changing hormones can impact our mental health and many women experience feelings of isolation as they go through menopause, struggling to get the help they need.  The truth is we aren’t alone in feeling like this.  The more we share and support one another, the better our experiences will be.

When it comes to replenishing lost hydration for dry, dehydrated menopausal skin, it doesn’t get better than hyaluronic acid.  It’s the ultimate skin hydrator but did you know not all hyaluronic acid is created equal? For the best results, it's all about the molecules.

The physical symptoms of menopause like hot flashes and missed periods are well known but many women find themselves unprepared for the intensity and impact of the psychological symptoms.  So how do changing hormones affect our mental health and emotional wellbeing and how can we better prepare ourselves to cope and seek the help we need?

Dry, dull skin is one of the most common skin concerns in menopause,  It can suddenly seem as if your skin has lost its radiance over-night.  That dewy, fresh complexion can feel like a thing of the past.  The good news is that you CAN get your glow back with a targeted approach and the right skincare regime.

When it comes to must-have skincare ingredients for menopause, it doesn’t get better than niacinamide.  Also known as vitamin B3 this skincare superstar is a true multi-tasker with a whole host of benefits for menopausal skin.  Here are 10 reasons you need it in your skincare routine now.

Spots – you probably thought you’d left them behind in your teen years.  The hormonal fluctuations of menopause bring a whole host of skin changes – as well as becoming drier, duller and more sensitive , skin also becomes prone to hormonal breakouts. The good news is there are ways to keep menopausal acne in check.

Streamlining your skincare is the best thing you can do for menopausal skin. Many women believe that the more products they use the better their skin will be but the opposite is true in menopause.  Fewer super-effective multi-tasking products are the best way to get brilliant results. Simplified doesn’t mean simple.

Many women find the time around menopause stressful. When we are under stress our skin is often one of the first places to suffer. So, what is the link between stress and menopause, how does it impact skin and what can we do to help ourselves? 

You walk into a room but can’t remember what you came in for.  Usually organised, you keep on forgetting things. You struggle to concentrate.  Sound familiar?  You aren’t going crazy but you might be suffering from brain fog.

Dry, itchy and tight – for most women dryness is their biggest skin concern in menopause. It can often seem as though your skin has changed overnight. The good news is you can get great skin again if you know how to take care of it, what products to use and just as importantly, what to avoid. 

The perimenopause can be a real hormonal rollercoaster that can play havoc with our skin as well as our mood. Here are our top tips to boost your skin and get your glow back.

Current trends for complicated skincare regimes and excessive layering of products can be time consuming, expensive and confusing. It’s highly likely that you will disrupt your skin barrier. But what is it exactly, why is it so important, and how is it affected by menopause?

Collagen products have been trending for a while now. It's a fact that as we head through menopause, collagen levels start to decline rapidly. But what does it mean for our skin?  And more importantly, what's really going to work and actually make a difference?

'It’s the most wonderful time of the year” or is it?  We all know Christmas can be stressful.  Throw dealing with menopausal symptoms into the mix and its easy to start to feel overwhelmed.  Here is our checklist for coping with Christmas as well as the menopause this year. 

A personal journey became a public mission for Rebekah Brown, the inspirational founder of the MPowder – the world’s first plant-based supplement powder range designed to target the three biochemical stages of menopause.  We hope you enjoy this read as much as we enjoyed our conversation with her.

The menopause isn’t all hot flashes and missed periods – there is a whole range of symptoms from physical to psychological. Being aware of the 34 symptoms is a great place to start because there is no one size fits all with the menopause and every woman will experience it differently.

The perimenopause can come as a shock to many women who don’t see it coming.  Symptoms can sneak up on you and it can take a while to work out that it is actually your hormones that are causing them.  So how do you know if you’re in perimenopause? Our co-founder Caroline shares her story

Read award winning beauty journalist and author of GREAT SKIN, Ingeborg van Lotringen’s blog on skincare in menopause.