Aging is a natural process, but no one wants to look older than they feel. During menopause and perimenopause, many women seek skincare solutions that can restore youthful radiance, a healthy glow, and firm, supple skin despite hormonal changes.
Can you STOP aging? The simple answer is no. But can you prevent and minimize visible signs of aging during menopause and perimenopause? Absolutely! By incorporating natural anti-aging facial oils and making strategic lifestyle adjustments, your menopausal skin can truly look ageless.
Bonus tip: By making minute lifestyle and routine changes, your skin can truly look AGELESS!
WHY DOES YOUR SKIN AGE?
Your skin ages due to a combination of environmental and inherent factors that often work simultaneously towards the breaking down of proteins and molecules in your body. Your genes in association with lifestyle choices and the environment will play a massive role in the outward appearance of signs of aging like wrinkles, fine lines, and sun damage.
Why Anti-Aging Facial Oils Are Essential for Menopausal Skin
Natural facial oils become crucial during menopause because they replenish the skin's lipid barrier that deteriorates with declining estrogen. Unlike water-based products, oils penetrate deeply to deliver fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins that support collagen production and skin repair—exactly what menopausal skin needs most.
Loss of Collagen
Like all organs in your body, skin is held together by molecules that bind its composing tissues and cells together. This molecule is known as Collagen.
Collagen is a type of protein that is present in your skin, muscles, bones, ligaments, and tendons. It accounts for around 30% to 40% of all proteins in our body. It is a component of our connective tissues, which is accountable for the firmness and structure of the body. Collagen is essential for the overall health of your body, but it is especially critical for the suppleness of your skin.
It fortifies your skin and improves its elasticity and moisture. Collagen fibers provide the framework for elastin and hyaluronic acid, which are essential for the suppleness and hydration of the skin.
As you age, your body generates less collagen. The skin thins, gets drier, and loses elasticity, resulting in the exaggeration of visible wrinkles on your face and body.
The loss of Collagen in your body can be externally noticed if you observe an increase in joint pains, sagging skin, an increase in wrinkles and fine lines, and loss of hair.
Environmental Exposure aka Sun Damage
We've all heard that excessive sun exposure can accelerate skin aging, but how does this happen? Research has found that Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun affects specific fibers in the skin called elastin. Over time, these fibers are unable to return to their maximum performance capabilities which results in what we refer to as sun damage or photoaging.
The loss of elastin fibers causes the skin to droop, wrinkle, and lose its elasticity to bounce back after stretching.
The skin also bruises and rips more easily, with a slower healing process. So, while sun damage may not be visible while you're young, it becomes more apparent later in life.
While nothing can totally reverse sun damage, sometimes skin can recover if it is taken care of appropriately. It is never too late to start shielding yourself from the sun by incorporating the right kind of sun barrier products in your skincare routine.
Repairing Sun Damage with Facial Oils
While nothing can completely reverse sun damage, menopausal skin can recover significantly with appropriate care. Natural anti-aging facial oils rich in antioxidants, vitamins A and C, and essential fatty acids help repair photoaged skin by supporting cellular regeneration and barrier function.
It's never too late to start protecting and repairing your skin during perimenopause and menopause by incorporating targeted facial oils and proper sun protection in your skincare routine.
Lifestyle Choices
Your lifestyle choices i.e. the way you live your life can also affect how signs of aging develop on your skin.
- Lack of an Appropriate Skincare Routine: Different types of skin have different needs that need to be met to maintain the skin’s natural composition. For instance, dry skin types require extra hydration through topical skincare products that help the skin stay healthy and hydrated.
Moreover, as mentioned earlier, sun protection is also a crucial step in any skincare routine without which the skin is vulnerable to sun damage. - Sleeping Patterns and Position: A regular lack of sleep or even the way you sleep can contribute to the exaggeration of wrinkles and fine lines on your face. When your body does not get the rest it requires, your skin is unable to restore and rejuvenate, leading to dull and tired skin. How you sleep might also have an impact.
Sleep creases are most typically observed on the sides of your forehead, between the eyebrows, the hairline, as well as in the center of the cheeks. These are caused by how your face is oriented on the pillow and could become more noticeable as the skin loses its flexibility. -
Smoking or Consumption of Alcohol: People who smoke or drink heavily have been seen to have more wrinkles than others of the same age, complexion, and sun exposure history.
In fact, a study has found the ratio of wrinkles to be 4.7 times greater for those who are regular smokers. While the exact origin of this discrepancy is unknown, these lifestyle choices may interfere with normal blood circulation in the skin.
Best Natural Anti-Aging Facial Oils for Menopause and Perimenopause Skin
Synthetic ingredients may reduce aging signs, but natural facial oils provide powerful anti-aging effects without exposure to hazardous chemicals and preservatives—crucial considerations for hormonally sensitive menopausal skin.
Modern scientific advances have elevated natural facial oils to extraordinary effectiveness, making them the gold standard for menopause and perimenopause skincare.
Rosehip Seed Oil: The Queen of Menopausal Skincare
Why Rosehip Oil Is Essential for Hormonal Skin
Aptly known as the "Queen of Natural Skincare," Rosehip Seed Oil is a miracle anti-aging facial oil that addresses virtually every menopausal skin concern—from hyperpigmentation and wrinkles to sun damage and extreme dryness.
Clinical studies show that after eight weeks of regular use, Rosehip Seed Oil demonstrates remarkable improvement in crow's feet reduction, skin hydration levels, skin elasticity and flexibility, tone and texture, and overall radiance.
The Science Behind Rosehip for Menopause
Rosehip's extraordinary benefits stem from its high concentration of essential fatty acids (including omega-3 and omega-6), vitamin A (natural retinoids), vitamin C, and powerful antioxidants that combat free radicals and inflammation.
For menopausal skin specifically, Rosehip Oil replenishes the lipid barrier compromised by declining estrogen, stimulates collagen production to counteract hormonal loss, reduces hyperpigmentation that worsens during menopause, and improves skin texture and firmness.
This is why we regard Rosehip Seed Oil as our Hero Ingredient for menopause and perimenopause skincare.
Find it in: Empress Naturals' Anti-Aging Day Serum and Luxe Night Elixir—both specifically formulated for menopausal skin needs.
Coconut Oil: Deep Hydration for Dry Menopausal Skin
Coconut oil offers antimicrobial and antifungal properties alongside impressive anti-aging and healing benefits—particularly valuable for menopausal skin prone to sensitivity and compromised barrier function.
Virgin coconut oil specifically contains properties that encourage collagen production, helping counteract the dramatic collagen loss during menopause. It's also an exceptionally powerful moisturizer, ideal for the severe dryness many women experience during perimenopause and menopause.
Find it in: Empress Naturals' Luxe Night Elixir for intensive overnight hydration of menopausal skin.
Green Tea Extract: Antioxidant Protection for Aging Skin
Green tea needs no introduction in natural wellness. Its numerous advantages include improved overall health and remarkable skincare benefits, especially for menopausal skin facing increased oxidative stress.
Green tea provides potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects that protect hormonal skin from environmental damage, prevent UV damage (critical for vulnerable menopausal skin), reduce collagen breakdown accelerated by menopause, and may protect against skin cancer.
Vitamin E Oil: Circulation and Repair for Menopausal Skin
Vitamin E is abundant in antioxidants and improves blood circulation—essential for menopausal skin that often experiences reduced microcirculation due to hormonal changes.
This makes Vitamin E an excellent solution for wrinkles and photoaging prevalent during menopause and perimenopause. Many women notice significant improvement in skin texture and integrity after applying Vitamin E-rich facial oils topically, as it supports the skin's natural repair processes and protects against free radical damage.
Find it in: Empress Naturals' Luxe Night Elixir for comprehensive overnight repair.
Argan Oil: Liquid Gold for Mature Skin
Often called "liquid gold," Argan oil is exceptionally rich in vitamin E, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants. It's lightweight yet deeply nourishing—perfect for menopausal skin that needs intensive moisture without heaviness.
Argan oil improves skin elasticity, reduces inflammation, repairs the skin barrier, and provides anti-aging benefits through its unique composition of oleic and linoleic acids.
Available as: Empress Naturals' 100% Pure Argan Oil for targeted treatment of dry patches and intense nourishment.
Prickly Pear Seed Oil: Rare and Potent for Hormonal Skin
Prickly Pear Seed Oil is one of the most precious facial oils, containing the highest concentration of vitamin E of any beauty oil (150% more than Argan oil) and remarkable levels of vitamin K for brightening and reducing dark circles.
For menopausal skin, Prickly Pear Oil offers exceptional benefits including rapid absorption without greasiness, intensive moisturization for severely dry skin, reduction of age spots and hyperpigmentation, firming and toning effects, and powerful antioxidant protection.
Available as: Empress Naturals' 100% Pure Prickly Pear Seed Oil—a luxurious treatment for mature, menopausal skin.
Carrot Seed Oil: Underrated Powerhouse for Aging Skin
Carrot seed oil may not immediately come to mind as a leading anti-aging ingredient, but it absolutely deserves recognition for menopausal skincare. Rich in antioxidants, beta-carotene (pro-vitamin A), and vitamin E, Carrot Seed Oil repairs cellular damage accelerated during menopause, detoxifies and rejuvenates dull skin, provides deep moisture, and offers antibacterial and free radical-fighting properties.
Derived from Daucus Carota (wild carrot), this precious facial oil contains protective botanical compounds particularly beneficial for sun-damaged menopausal skin.
Find it in: Empress Naturals' Anti-Aging Day Serum.
Complete Facial Oil Collection for Menopause
Beyond our signature serums, Empress Naturals offers a complete collection of 100% pure facial oils perfect for menopausal and perimenopausal skin:
- 100% Pure Rosehip Seed Oil – Our hero ingredient for comprehensive anti-aging benefits
- 100% Pure Argan Oil – Liquid gold for nourishment and elasticity
- 100% Pure Prickly Pear Seed Oil – Rare, luxurious treatment for mature skin
Each oil can be used alone or layered for customized treatment of your specific menopausal skin concerns.
Experience the transformative power of natural anti-aging facial oils and clean skincare tailored for menopause and perimenopause with Empress Naturals.
Empress Naturals’ Menopause and Perimenopause Skincare and Wellness
At Empress Naturals, we believe in year-round wellness and skin nourishment, healing, and repair focused on perimenopause and menopause care. Our Rosehip oil-based skincare line is meticulously formulated by industry experts that cater to the specific needs of mature skin ensuring ageless radiance and luminous skin.
Our Best-selling products - Anti-aging Face Serum and Luxe Night Elixir Serum are all you need to cover the essentials when it comes to aging skin.
Our mission is to provide 100% pure and organic skincare products that make you feel incredible in your skin, regardless of what stage it is at. We carefully cultivate our ingredients from sustainable farms worldwide that harvest the highest quality without the use of hazardous preservatives or pesticides. Our products are non-toxic, clean, cruelty-free, and formulated with 100% Organic ingredients.
Experience the power of clean skincare and wellness with Empress Naturals.
*Disclaimer: We highly recommend that you contact a trained health professional, before introducing any products into your routine especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
