Let’s Talk About the Skin No One Talks About

Menopause is a milestone every woman experiences. But while we prepare for hot flushes, mood changes, or sleep disruptions, the impact menopause has on our skin is often overlooked.

At Ponsonby Cosmetic Medical Clinic, we believe this silence needs breaking. Your skin deserves attention, support, and expert care at every stage of life. That’s why, this Menopause Month, we’re shining a light on what really happens to skin during menopause — and introducing a breakthrough solution designed just for it: Emepelle.

What Happens to Skin in Menopause?

Menopause is more than a pause in periods — it’s a shift in hormones that affects skin health on every level.

Estrogen & Skin — The Science
Estrogen is a key regulator of skin function. It supports collagen, elastin, hydration, wound healing, and barrier strength. When estrogen levels decline during perimenopause and menopause, these processes slow down dramatically.

The results can be sudden and striking:

Collagen loss: Up to 30% is lost in the first five years after menopause.
Loss of firmness & elasticity: Skin feels thinner and less resilient.
Chronic dryness & dehydration: Declining oil production weakens hydration.
Increased sensitivity: Flushing, redness, or irritation become common.
Changes in pigmentation: Uneven tone and age spots become more noticeable.
Eye area impact: Fine lines, puffiness and dark circles accelerate as delicate skin loses density.

“It’s not just ageing. It’s estrogen deficiency — and it shows up in your skin.”

Why Regular Skincare Often Falls Short

Most anti-ageing products target hydration and lines, but they don’t address the root cause: estrogen loss. That’s why many women notice their usual products suddenly “stop working” during menopause.

This is where Emepelle makes a breakthrough.

Emepelle: Designed for Menopausal Skin

Emepelle is the first and only skincare line powered by MEP Technology™ — a revolutionary innovation that reactivates the pathways in skin that estrogen once supported.

Non-hormonal: Works topically and safely, without introducing hormones into the body.

Collagen support: Improves skin thickness, firmness, and elasticity.

Hydration boost: Restores balance and luminosity.
Radiance return: Helps skin look healthier, fresher, and more like itself again.

The Emepelle Trio

Emepelle Serum (AM) — lightweight, antioxidant-rich with niacinamide, vitamin C & E to protect and brighten.
Emepelle Night Cream (PM) — nourishing formula with retinol and peptides to renew overnight.
Emepelle Eye Cream — targeted care for the delicate eye area, reducing puffiness, softening fine lines, and restoring firmness where skin is thinnest.

Building a Menopause-Smart Routine

At PCMC, we don’t just recommend products — we help you build a routine tailored to menopausal skin. Emepelle is the cornerstone, but supporting it with complementary actives creates real results.

Our Menopause Month Edit brings together:

Hydration Heroes — hyaluronic acid + ceramides to replenish moisture.
Barrier Builders — niacinamide + calming serums to reduce reactivity.
Collagen Boosters — retinol + peptides to strengthen structure.
Daily SPF — essential for fragile, thinning skin.

Beyond Skin — Why This Matters

“Your skin deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated at every stage of life.”

Menopause can feel like an ending, but we see it as a powerful transition. By acknowledging the changes and offering solutions, we give women back agency over their skin health — and their confidence.

At PCMC, we combine medical expertise with science-backed skincare to ensure your skin continues to thrive.

Ready to Support Your Skin Through Change?

This Menopause Month, explore our curated collection — including the Emepelle Trio — and book a complimentary consult with our clinical team.

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