The Skin Shift: Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause with Grace
At Porcelain Skin, we believe beauty is a reflection of harmony, when your inner health and outer radiance exist in perfect balance. As women, our bodies move through natural hormonal changes that shape how we feel, how we age, and how our skin behaves.
Two of the most significant transitions are perimenopause and menopause, a time when many women start to notice subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) changes in their complexion, energy, and mood.
Through our collaboration with Fresh Health, part of Fresh Clinics, we’re proud to offer Women’s Health & Hormone Consultations, a deeply personalised service designed to help you understand what’s happening within, restore balance, and support your glow from the inside out..
Perimenopause — The Subtle Shift
Perimenopause is the body’s natural transition leading up to menopause, a journey that can last anywhere from two to ten years.
During this time, progesterone levels begin to decline, while oestrogen (specifically oestradiol) can fluctuate dramatically before it, too, gradually decreases. This hormonal ebb and flow is what often makes perimenopause the most unpredictable phase.
You may begin to notice:
Heavier or irregular periods
Sleep disturbances or restless nights
Brain fog or mental fatigue
Fluctuating moods or irritability
Feeling “not quite yourself”
While these changes are completely normal, they can feel unsettling, especially when they start to show on your skin.
Menopause — A New Beginning
Menopause marks the time when your periods stop completely, after 12 consecutive months without a cycle. In Australia, this typically occurs around the age of 51.
As the ovaries stop producing oestrogen and progesterone, your body begins to adjust to new hormonal rhythms. While the process is beautifully natural, it can bring noticeable changes to your skin, body, and sense of wellbeing.
You might experience:
Hot flushes or night sweats
Weight changes, particularly around the midsection
Drier, more sensitive skin
Hair thinning or changes in texture
Sleep disturbances
Joint stiffness or new sensitivities
Shifts in mood, energy, and motivation
These are not signs of decline, they’re part of an evolution. Your skin and body are simply communicating what they need next.
Supporting Your Skin & Hormones Holistically
As hormone levels fall, the skin produces less collagen and natural oils, leading to dryness, loss of elasticity, and reduced firmness. This is where internal balance becomes just as important as topical care.
At Porcelain Skin, our philosophy has always been to approach beauty holistically — honouring both the internal and external factors that shape your skin’s health.
Through Fresh Health, our Women’s Health & Hormone Consultations provide:
A one on one discussion with an experienced doctor specialising in hormonal balance
Comprehensive testing (if required) to understand your body’s current state
A tailored treatment plan designed to restore equilibrium and vitality
Ongoing review and support to help you feel and look your best
Redefining Radiance at Every Age
Perimenopause and menopause are not the end of beauty, they’re a transformation. With the right care, this can be a time of renewed strength, confidence, and self awareness.
By supporting your hormonal health alongside advanced aesthetic treatments, you allow your skin to reflect the balance and vitality you feel within. This is your time to glow differently — softly, powerfully, and beautifully.
To book your Women’s Health & Hormone Consultation click here
Carly x
