We've found the best face and hair masks to deliver much-needed, concentrated moisture to parched midlife skin. A relaxing and indulgent beauty ritual, they're perfect for when you want some me-time.
Skincare
It’s a midlife reality that an extra glass of wine at night can lead to eye bags in the morning. The lower oestrogen levels and collagen production of the menopause years cause thinning skin, resulting in puffy eyes, lines and wrinkles. What you need is an eye cream to brighten, tighten and hydrate the area. Here’s our pick of the best.
Menopause and skincare is a big issue for many women. Our doctors answer your questions.
Growing up doesn’t mean losing the joy of playing with makeup and experimenting with colour. But if your makeup bag needs a midlife makeover, we’ve got a few ideas.
What the best midlife makeup for 40-something skin? Our beauty experts share their favourite face-saving products to give you your brightness back
New skincare and anti aging for menopausal skin is good news for midlife women. These six products are specially formulated for us. Anything that promises to add a bit of moisture and glow, we’ll try it.
CBD is the most talked about ingredient in skincare - and it can help dry, midlife skin.
Have you lost that glowing feeling? Us too. Your diet can help. Choose foods that make your skin glow, boosting oestrogen levels and helping combat dryness
Who knew that perimenopause and menopause could cause dry nails? If you’ve noticed brittle nails and drier skin, three guesses what could be to blame. Here’s the kit you need to deal with it.
As menopause hits your skin and hair - dry and drier - you need your holiday beauty kit to work extra hard. Pack skincare and multi-taskers to look and feel your best on your travels. Here is our carry-on Top 10.
When a hot flush hits, you want to know that your makeup is on your side. Here’s what you need to look like you’re keeping your cool - even if you don’t feel it
Suncare should be a priority in any skincare routine, but it’s especially important as you go into perimenopause. Reduced oestrogen levels mean less melatonin is being produced, which is what protects you from UV rays. Thankfully SPF has come a long way since the days of thick, greasy creams - here’s our pick of the best.
If your face is sliding south and you want something with a bit more oomph than a face cream, then a non surgical ‘tweakment’ may be the thing for you
We’ve all spotted them, rogue top lip or chin hairs that catch the light and seem to stand out a mile. Rosie Green investigates how to tackle her mid life hairy issues.
The symptoms of menopause go way beyond hot flushes and mood swings. Dr Louise Newson explains why even your complexion needs extra love and attention.
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