October is Menopause Awareness Month, making it the ideal time to talk about something many women experience but few fully understand: how hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause affect your skin.

At MiraMed and Day Spa in Santa Barbara, we often see women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s struggling with unexpected skin changes—dryness, dullness, sagging, and pigmentation. While aging is a factor, the underlying cause is often hormonal. The good news? You’re not stuck with it. With the right menopause skin treatments, you can restore your glow and feel confident in your skin again.

What Happens to Skin During Perimenopause and Menopause?

The role of estrogen

Estrogen is one of the most important hormones for skin health. It stimulates collagen production, boosts hydration by increasing hyaluronic acid, and helps maintain skin thickness and elasticity. It also regulates melanin, which keeps pigmentation even.

As estrogen levels begin to decline—typically starting in the mid-30s during perimenopause—those benefits gradually fade. This is when many women start to notice:

  • Fine lines appearing more quickly

  • Increased dryness and rough texture

  • Uneven skin tone or new dark spots

  • Sagging around the eyes, mouth, and jawline

These changes aren’t just cosmetic—they reflect the structural loss of collagen, hydration, and firmness that estrogen once protected.

How Menopause Affects Skin Health

  • Collagen loss: Women lose about 30% of skin collagen in the first five years after menopause. This leads to thinner, less resilient skin.

  • Dryness and irritation: Without estrogen, your skin produces less natural oil and retains less moisture.

  • Pigmentation changes: Hormonal shifts can trigger hyperpigmentation and uneven tone, similar to what some women experience during pregnancy.

These are all common symptoms of what’s often referred to as perimenopause skin.

Skin Treatments That Work

At MiraMed and Day Spa, we offer treatments specifically designed to combat the effects of hormonal skin aging. Whether you’re just starting to notice changes or already experiencing advanced symptoms, we have solutions to help.

Ultra Laser Resurfacing

Targets wrinkles, discoloration, and texture by stimulating collagen regeneration beneath the skin’s surface. This treatment is highly effective for reversing early collagen loss and smoothing fine lines.

Morpheus8 Skin Tightening

A combination of microneedling and radiofrequency energy, Morpheus8 works below the skin’s surface to remodel fat and tighten tissue. It’s one of our most effective options for lifting sagging areas and improving skin texture without surgery.

HydraFacial for Menopause

This soothing, non-invasive facial deeply cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates dry, dull skin. It’s an ideal treatment for replenishing moisture and restoring a dewy glow. We customize each HydraFacial with serums that address hormone-related concerns.

Medical-Grade Skincare

Over-the-counter products often aren’t enough. We recommend a customized at-home routine that includes products formulated to support aging, hormonally affected skin. Think: retinols, peptides, antioxidants, and hydrating serums that actually penetrate where they’re needed.

Results and What to Expect

Many women begin to see improvements in texture, tone, and firmness after just a few sessions of the treatments above. The best results come from combining in-office treatments with at-home care and regular skin assessments.

We also strongly recommend hormone lab testing, which we’re offering at a special rate this month. Understanding your hormone profile can help us tailor treatments for even better results.

FAQs

When does perimenopause start?
It can begin as early as your mid-30s, although most women notice more changes in their 40s. Skin symptoms often appear before menstrual changes.

Can skin improve after menopause?
Yes, with consistent care and advanced treatments like Morpheus8 or laser resurfacing, skin can regain much of its firmness and radiance.

How do I know which treatment I need?
Book a consultation with us. We’ll assess your skin, review your hormone status (if available), and create a custom plan.

Book Your Consultation — October Specials Now Live

Your skin is changing, but you have options. During Menopause Awareness Month, MiraMed and Day Spa is offering discounted hormone lab consultations

Call now to reserve your consultation or stop by our spa on State Street!

MiraMed and Day Spa
1921 State St Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 770-2461