Menopause Skin Changes

Menopause Skin Changes

“In menopause, skin quickly loses collagen.
Studies show that women’s skin loses about 30%
of its collagen during the first five years of menopause”.1

Umbrella

What may the Menopause Skin Changes Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

  • Acne
  • Dry Skin
  • Formication
  • Itchy Skin
  • Less Elastic or “Stretchy” Skin
  • Less Younger Looking Skin
  • Saggy Skin
  • Thinner Feeling Skin
  • Wrinkly Skin

Menopause

Is there an association between menopause and skin changes?

Yes. In Caring for Your Skin In Menopause: Jowls, Slack Skin, and Wrinkles the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) elaborate on:

“In menopause, skin quickly loses collagen. Studies show that women’s skin loses about 30% of its collagen during the first five years of menopause. After that, the decline is more gradual. Women lose about 2% of their collagen every year for the next 20 years.

As collagen diminishes, our skin loses it firmness and begins to sag. Jowls appear. Permanent lines run from the tip of the nose to the corners of the mouth. Wrinkles that used to appear only with a smile or frown become visible all the time.

Later, the tip of the nose dips. You may see pouches under your eyes.

Large pores also are due to lack of skin firmness”.2

Dry and Itching Skin

Is dry and itching skin one of the most common skin changes brought on by menopause?

In How Does Your Skin Change During Menopause the author elaborates on:

“One of the most common skin changes brought on by menopause is dry and itching skin. This is caused by the drop in estrogen that occurs in menopause. Estrogen acts as one of the skin’s natural hydration boosters as it facilitates the production of ceramides, natural hyaluronic acid, and sebum. In the absence of these substances, water easily evaporates from the skin, leaving it dry. Dry skin can then become irritated, causing itching”.3

In How Does Your Skin Change During Menopause the author also adds:

“Experts recommend that dryness and itching during menopause can be mitigated by avoiding products with soap, as soap dries the skin. They also recommend applying moisturizer to help the skin hold onto moisture”.4

Acne

Is there an association between acne and midlife?

In Caring for Your Skin In Menopause: Pimples and Other Types of Acne the AAD note:

“As levels of female hormones drop before and during menopause, some women develop teenage-like acne”.5

Are treatments for teenage acne too harsh?

In Caring for Your Skin In Menopause: Pimples and Other Types of Acne – What You Can Do the AAD explain:

“Because a woman’s skin is thinner and drier, treatments for teenage acne are often too harsh. Dermatologists recommend that you:

  • Wash acne-prone skin with a cleanser that contains salicylic acid. This helps unclog pores
  • Avoid acne products that dry your skin. Drying your skin can worsen acne
  • Make a dermatology appointment if you cannot get acne under control. A hormonal treatment may be necessary”.6

Anti-Aging Skin Care Tips

What are some anti-aging skin care tips?

In Skin Care In Your 40s and 50s: How To Create An Anti-Aging Skin Care Plan the American Academy of Dermatology elaborate on:

“Anti-Aging Skin Care Tips

  1. Protect your skin from the sun…
    • Seek shade…
    • Cover up in style…
    • Slather on the sunscreen every day before going outdoors…
  2. Forget about indoor tanning….
  3. Apply moisturizer everyday…
  4. Wash away dirt and grime twice a day…
  5. Stop smoking…
  6. Eat healthy foods…
  7. Get enough sleep…”.7

Health Care Provider

What if I have some skin changes I am concerned about, including down there?

If you have some skin changes you are concerned about – anywhere – it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this as soon as possible.

In How Does Your Skin Change During Menopause the author notes:

“Itching skin can also be an indicator of other problems such as iron deficiency and thyroid problems, for this reason, women are recommended to discuss these symptoms with their healthcare professional”.8

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  1. Caring for Your Skin In Menopause. Jowls, Slack Skin, and Wrinkles. Last Updated: 24 November 2025. American Academy of Dermatology https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/anti-aging/skin-care-during-menopause Accessed: 12 March 2026
  2. Caring for Your Skin In Menopause. Jowls, Slack Skin, and Wrinkles. Last Updated: 24 November 2025. American Academy of Dermatology https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/anti-aging/skin-care-during-menopause Accessed: 12 March 2026
  3. Moore, S. How Does Your Skin Change During Menopause. 09 June 2023 https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230609/How-does-your-Skin-Change-during-Menopause.aspx Accessed: 12 March 2026
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  5. Caring for Your Skin In Menopause: Pimples and Other Types of Acne. Last Updated: 24 November 2025. American Academy of Dermatology https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/anti-aging/skin-care-during-menopause Accessed: 12 March 2026
  6. Caring for Your Skin In Menopause: Pimples and Other Types of Acne – What You Can Do. Last Updated: 24 November 2025. American Academy of Dermatology https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/anti-aging/skin-care-during-menopause Accessed: 12 March 2026
  7. Skin Care In Your 40s and 50s: Anti-Aging Skin Care Tips. American Academy of Dermatology https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/care/skin-care-in-your-40s-and-50s Accessed: 12 March 2026
  8. Moore, S. How Does Your Skin Change During Menopause. 09 June 2023 https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230609/How-does-your-Skin-Change-during-Menopause.aspx Accessed: 12 March 2026
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