Glowing skin doesn’t have an expiration date

Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get nearly enough love in the beauty world: menopause and perimenopause—and the wild ride they take your skin and hair on.

If you're navigating hot flashes, fatigue, brain fog, or sudden changes in your skin and hair, you’re not alone. And while this season of life may come with a few surprises, your self-care doesn’t have to feel confusing. At Balance Naturals, we believe nature already gave you everything you need—especially now.

What’s Actually Happening?

Starting in perimenopause (which can begin as early as your late 30s or early 40s), estrogen and progesterone levels start to drop. These two powerhouse hormones help keep your skin plump, hydrated, and elastic. So when they decline, your skin might:

• Feel drier or more sensitive
• Look thinner or less firm
• Show more fine lines or uneven tone
• Lose some of that “glow” you’re used to
• Get a little temperamental (yes, acne can come back. So unfair.)

Hair can feel the shift too, becoming:

• Thinner or more brittle
• Prone to dryness or frizz
• Slower to grow
• Sometimes shedding more than usual

This isn’t about vanity. It’s about feeling at home in your body during a time of transition.

Nature’s Answer to Hormonal Skin & Hair Changes

The beauty industry often tells women to "fix" or "fight" these changes. We don’t buy that. Your skin isn’t broken—it’s just changing. And it deserves nourishment, not chemicals. You may find that the face wash you’ve been using for years suddenly doesn’t cut it anymore. Or that your hair routine is a little more lifeless. The truth is, your body is a little less resilient and won’t tolerate the same cheap fillers and manufactured chemicals it once did.

Here’s how our plant-powered, toxin-free products can support your skin and hair, naturally:

🌱 For Dry, Sensitive Skin

Avocado Clay Cleansing Bar – Rich in natural oils and gentle green clay, this bar is perfect for skin that's suddenly more reactive or dry. Avocado oil delivers fatty acids and vitamins to soothe and restore balance—without stripping your skin barrier. Sea Clay draws out toxins and impurities, so your skin has less to deal with.

This simple cleansing bar might seem too easy, but it's about not overwhelming your immune system or throwing off your delicate hormone balance.

🌼 For Skin Losing Firmness or Tone

Chamomile and Coenzyme Q10 Face Serum – Pomegranate oil is rich in antioxidants that support collagen production and brightens dull skin. Bakuchiol offers natural retinol that won’t irritate hormonal skin and improves texture and firmness—a plant-powered ally for mature skin.

It's about simplifying your routine. This moisturizer-and-serum-in-one supports your body's natural chemistry, not adding extra chemicals it has to process.

💚 For Thinning or Brittle Hair

Shampoo that doesn't contain sulfates is very important for greying hair and a must for color-treated hair. PH-balance is also critical for hair that is no longer getting the moisture it needs from the scalp while your body adapts to your changing chemistry.

Oatmeal Aloe Shampoo Bar – Full of rosemary essential oil to stimulate hair roots and enhance new growth while oatmeal soothes inflammation and itchy scalp. Aloe vera adds hydration to calm the scalp and soften brittle hair. Our bars are packed with nourishing butters and no harsh detergents, so they cleanse gently without drying out strands.

Bonus: No plastic bottles = one less thing to worry about. Sustainability still matters, even when your hair’s having a moment.

Beyond Products: Gentle Rituals for This Season

• Drink more water – Hormonal shifts = drier everything. Hydration is your skin’s BFF.
• Use a humidifier – Especially in cooler months, it can help with itchy skin.
• Get outside – A few minutes in nature helps regulate mood and balance stress hormones and the Vitamin D supports multiple organ functions.
• Consider Supplements – Many women don’t get enough magnesium in their diet which is compounded in perimenopause and menopause. Magnesium Glycinate helps with muscle relaxation, supports bone and heart health, and may improve sleep and reduce anxiety.
• Avoid morning caffeine – Cortisol, your body’s stress hormone, tends to be higher especially in the morning. Try to stay away from stimulants like coffee and energy drinks and opt for teas that contain strong polyphenols and antioxidants that work with your body’s hormones and regulate the immune system.
• Be gentle – With your routine, your thoughts, and your expectations. This is a new rhythm—not a decline.

You’re Not Alone—And You’re Not Less Beautiful

Menopause is not the end of something—it’s the evolution of you. A new chapter where wisdom, grace, and yes, gorgeous skin, still have a starring role. Your brain is making new connections as it adapts, and you may feel like you’re not yourself anymore. Be patient, this is your most authentic self, and you don’t have time for what isn’t serving you anymore.

Be selfish, you’ve taken care of everyone else and now it’s time to take care of you. Take that nap, you’re exhausted. Don’t go to the potluck, there’s too many people to entertain. Menopause may be normal, but that doesn’t mean it feels like it. It can be confusing and uncomfortable, and every experience is as unique as you are.

At Balance Naturals, we’re here for your whole journey—from first breakouts to postmenopausal glow-ups. You deserve clean, kind, effective care—without compromise.

Let nature support you, the way it always has. 🌸