As you enter menopause, your skin begins speaking a new language and the old rules no longer apply. The hormonal shifts that happen during this transition don’t just change how your skin looks, but how it behaves, reacts, and regenerates. It becomes drier, more sensitive, less elastic. You may notice more redness, slower healing, or a sudden loss of radiance.

What’s often overlooked? The skin’s microbiome, your skin’s invisible defence system also shifts during menopause. This delicate ecosystem of beneficial microbes plays a vital role in keeping your skin barrier strong, inflammation in check, and moisture levels stable. When it's disrupted, the skin becomes more reactive and less resilient.

That’s why supporting both the structure and the ecosystem of menopausal skin is so important. It’s not about fighting age, it’s about giving your skin what it genuinely needs during this new phase: hydration, barrier support, collagen stimulation, and microbiome-friendly care.

Below, we explore practical ways to update your skincare routine for menopause, along with ingredients and formulations that can make a meaningful difference.

Adjusting Your Skincare Routine

1. Prioritise Hydration

Morning and Night Moisturisation: Incorporate a high-quality, hydrating moisturiser into your daily routine. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid, fermented aloe, and beta-carotene-rich oils help attract and retain moisture, while also supporting the skin barrier.

→ Nu Allumé’s Aloe & Snow Peach Postbiotic Day Moisturiser blends hyaluronic acid and fermented aloe for lasting hydration, with Centella Asiatica to help calm and restore elasticity.

→ In the evening, the Postbiotic Berry Night Moisturiser uses fermented berries, bakuchiol, and nourishing oils (cacay, carrot seed, buriti) to replenish the skin while you sleep.

Hydrating Serums: For an added hydration layer, look for serums that deliver moisture alongside microbiome support.

→ The Rosella Radiance Prebiotic Serum includes fermented aloe, prebiotics, and antioxidants to help soothe, hydrate, and support the skin’s microbial balance.

2. Strengthen Your Skin Barrier

Gentle Cleansing: Avoid foaming or overly stripping cleansers that can worsen dryness or disrupt microbial harmony. Choose formulas that cleanse while respecting the skin’s barrier.

→ The Postbiotic Papaya Cleansing Crème combines postbiotic papaya ferment, panthenol, and shea butter to gently remove impurities while supporting hydration and barrier resilience.

Barrier-Supporting Creams: Ingredients like postbiotics, Centella Asiatica, and fatty acid-rich oils can help strengthen the skin barrier and reduce reactivity.

→ Both the day and night moisturisers in the Nu Allumé range include these barrier-reinforcing elements to restore suppleness and protect against environmental stressors.

3. Boost Collagen Production

Retinoids (Gentle Alternatives): While traditional retinol may be too irritating for menopausal skin, bakuchiol offers a well-tolerated plant-based alternative to support collagen renewal and smoother texture.

→ Found in the Postbiotic Berry Night Moisturiser, bakuchiol helps encourage cell turnover without triggering irritation or dryness.

Vitamin C and Antioxidants: Stabilised vitamin C, along with ingredients like resveratrol and CoQ10, can brighten skin and defend against environmental ageing.

→ The Rosella Radiance Prebiotic Serum contains a targeted antioxidant blend—ethyl ascorbic acid (vitamin C), resveratrol, and CoQ10—to support firmness and restore radiance.

4. Address Specific Concerns

Sun Protection: UV damage accelerates skin ageing, so applying SPF daily remains essential, even during cooler months. Choose one that supports the skin barrier and avoids harsh preservatives.

Targeted Treatments for Texture and Tone: Instead of harsh acids, opt for gentle exfoliants like mandelic acid, fruit postbiotic complexes, and peptides, which help resurface and smooth menopausal skin without stripping.

→ The Postbiotic Berry Exfoliating Mask offers all three—using fermented berry acids, mandelic acid, and a collagen-boosting peptide complex to refine texture, brighten tone, and promote renewal.

Daily Practices for Maintaining Skin Health

Stay Hydrated: Drinking water throughout the day helps maintain the skin’s internal moisture balance and elasticity.

Balanced Diet: Prioritise gut-friendly foods rich in omega-3s, antioxidants, and fermented nutrients to support both gut and skin microbiomes.

Gentle Exercise: Regular movement enhances circulation, which helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to skin cells.

Stress Management: Chronic stress can disrupt hormones and your skin’s microbial balance. Daily mindfulness practices, joyful movement, or creative rituals can help regulate both.

Menopause doesn’t mean the end of healthy vibrant skin, it simply calls for a new approach. By understanding the changes your skin is going through and choosing ingredients that hydrate, strengthen, calm, and support the microbiome, you can meet this life stage with confidence.

With a few thoughtful shifts and the right support your skin can remain radiant, resilient, and fully at home in this new chapter.