🌸 Perimenopause & Skin: Why Vitamin A Becomes Essential During Hormonal Changes
Understanding skin changes during perimenopause and menopause
Perimenopause and menopause are highly individual journeys, and no two women experience the same changes in their skin. As hormone levels fluctuate—particularly oestrogen—many women notice sudden changes in hydration, firmness, texture, and sensitivity.
Oestrogen plays a key role in maintaining collagen, skin thickness, and moisture levels. As levels decline, the skin can become less effective at:
• Retaining moisture
• Defending against environmental damage
• Producing collagen and elastin
• Repairing itself efficiently
This can lead to dryness, fine lines, loss of firmness, sensitivity, and breakouts. While these changes are natural, there are supportive ways to maintain healthy, resilient skin.
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Why Vitamin A is essential at every stage of life
Vitamin A is widely recognised as one of the most important skincare ingredients for long-term skin health. It plays a crucial role in:
• Supporting skin cell renewal
• Encouraging healthy collagen production
• Strengthening the skin barrier
• Improving texture and tone
• Helping the skin respond better to environmental stressors
During perimenopause and menopause, when the skin’s natural processes begin to slow down, Vitamin A becomes even more important to help normalise and support these functions.
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Introducing Vitamin A safely and effectively
One of the challenges with Vitamin A is that it needs to be introduced gradually to allow the skin to build tolerance. This is where a professional, step-up system is key.
Environ’s unique Vitamin A step-up system allows the skin to adapt slowly and comfortably, making it suitable even for sensitive or hormonally changing skin. This approach supports the skin without overwhelming it, helping to build stronger, healthier skin over time.
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Personalised support for menopausal and perimenopausal skin
Because menopause is such an individual journey, a personalised skincare plan is essential. What works for one person may not work for another, especially during hormonal transitions.
At Skinology Studio, I provide:
• In-depth skin consultations
• Personalised home skincare programmes
• Non-invasive facial treatments to support ageing skin
• Ongoing expert guidance as your skin changes
My approach focuses on long-term skin health, resilience, and natural results—without invasive treatments.
If your skin has changed during perimenopause or menopause, you’re not alone. I’d love to help you understand what’s happening and support your skin with a personalised plan.
Why Skin Nutrition Is the Missing Link in Your Skincare Routine
🌿 Skin Nutrition: Why What You Put
Inside
Matters Just As Much As What You Put On
When we think about skin care, most of us immediately think about cleansers, serums and facials.
But truly healthy, glowing skin doesn’t just come from what you apply on the surface — it also starts from within.
At Skinology Studio, I’ve always believed in a holistic, inside-out approach to skin health, which is why skin nutrition plays an important role in my work with clients.
Why Skin Nutrition Matters
Your skin is your body’s largest organ. It works hard every day to protect you from environmental stress, UV damage, pollution, inflammation and hormonal changes.
To function at its best, your skin needs the right nutrients — just like the rest of your body.
Unfortunately, even with a good diet, many of us don’t get optimal levels of certain vitamins, minerals and essential fats that support skin health. Stress, lifestyle, sun exposure, ageing and modern food processing can all impact your nutrient levels over time.
That’s where targeted skin supplementation can make a real difference.
Key Nutrients for Healthy, Radiant Skin
Here are some of the most important nutrients for skin longevity and glow:
Vitamin A
Supports skin cell renewal, improves tone and texture, and is essential for maintaining healthy, resilient skin.
Vitamin C & E
Powerful antioxidants that protect the skin from free radical damage caused by UV and pollution. They help support brightness, collagen production and skin strength.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Help strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and support calmer, more balanced skin — especially beneficial for dry, sensitive or inflamed skin.
Zinc & Selenium
Support skin healing, immune function and skin clarity.
Skin Health Is Not Just Topical
While professional treatments and high-quality skincare products play a huge role, topical products alone cannot correct internal imbalances or deficiencies.
This is why I often combine advanced skin treatments, medical-grade skincare and skin-specific supplements to support results both on the surface and at a deeper level.
Clients who support their skin internally often notice:
✔ More balanced skin
✔ Better hydration
✔ Improved resilience
✔ Clearer, calmer complexion
✔ Slower visible signs of ageing
Advanced Nutrition Programme at Skinology Studio
To support my clients’ skin from the inside out, I stock the Advanced Nutrition Programme (ANP) — a leading, practitioner-only brand specialising in science-based skin supplements.
ANP supplements are designed specifically for skin health, targeting concerns such as:
• Ageing skin
• Pigmentation
• Dry or sensitised skin
• Breakouts and congestion
• Skin barrier support
• Overall skin radiance and strength
I only recommend supplements that I truly believe in, that are backed by science, and that align with my philosophy of natural, non-invasive skin health.
During your consultation, I can talk you through which supplements may be suitable for your skin, lifestyle and goals — and how they work alongside your treatments and homecare.
Your Skin, Inside & Out
Healthy, long-lasting skin results don’t come from a single facial or product.
They come from consistent care, good nutrition, the right supplements, and a long-term approach to skin health.
If you’re someone who looks after your body, your movement, your diet and your wellbeing — it makes so much sense to extend that care to your skin too.
If you’d like tailored advice on skin nutrition and supplementation, you can book a consultation at Skinology Studio, where we look at your skin as a whole — not just what’s on the surface.
Natural Anti-Ageing Facials in Surrey – What Really Works Without Needles
It all begins with an idea.
As we age, our skin naturally changes — fine lines, reduced elasticity, and dullness can begin to show. But what if you want results without fillers or injectables? At Skinology Studio in Surrey, we specialise in gentle, non-invasive treatments that help your skin look healthier, fresher, and more radiant over time.
Why Choose Natural Anti-Ageing Treatments?
Many women today prefer to support their skin in a way that feels aligned with their lifestyle — nourishing, not masking. Natural facials focus on:
Stimulating your skin’s own collagen production.
Improving hydration and firmness.
Supporting long-term skin health, not quick fixes.
Our Approach at Skinology
With over 16 years of experience, I combine:
Science-backed products (including Environ’s vitamin-rich formulas).
Targeted supplements from the Advanced Nutrition Programme to feed skin from within.
Hands-on techniques like facial massage and lymphatic drainage to improve tone and glow.
These treatments work with your skin — not against it — to gently restore a youthful appearance over time.
Who Are Natural Anti-Ageing Facials For?
If you’re in your 30s, 40s, or beyond and want:
Smoother, firmer skin without downtime.
A routine that fits a healthy, active lifestyle.
To prevent further ageing while keeping things natural.
Then this approach could be exactly what your skin has been looking for.
What Results Can You Expect?
Natural anti-ageing facials aren’t about instant transformations — they’re about progressive, visible results that last. Many of my clients notice:
Improved texture and glow within a few sessions.
Softer fine lines over time.
Healthier, more resilient skin that ages gracefully.
Ready to Start Your Skin Journey?
Book your first facial at Skinology in Surrey and experience the difference of a personalised, non-invasive approach to ageing skin.