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A woman with inflamed skin looking in a mirror

Inflammation, Perimenopause, and Delayed Skin Repair

When skin feels stuck in irritation For many women in their 40s and early 50s, skin problems and inflammation don't arrive dramatically. They linger. A patch of redness that doesn't quite settle. Irritation that fades, then returns. Skin that seems...

Inflammation, Perimenopause, and Delayed Skin Repair

When skin feels stuck in irritation For many women in their 40s and early 50s, skin problems and inflammation don't arrive dramatically. They linger. A patch of redness that doesn't quite settle. Irritation that fades, then returns. Skin that seems...

A woman with skin barrier problems

The Skin Barrier After Menopause: Why It Breaks More Easily

When skin suddenly feels fragile For many women, the change is subtle at first. Skin that once tolerated almost anything now reacts. A product you've used for years suddenly stings. Dryness lingers. Redness appears without warning. Healing feels slower. Often...

The Skin Barrier After Menopause: Why It Breaks More Easily

When skin suddenly feels fragile For many women, the change is subtle at first. Skin that once tolerated almost anything now reacts. A product you've used for years suddenly stings. Dryness lingers. Redness appears without warning. Healing feels slower. Often...

Diagram of scar healing process

Why Wounds and Scars Heal Slower After 40

When healing doesn’t feel the way it used to You might notice it after something small - a paper cut, an insect bite, a minor procedure.The skin does heal, but it lingers. Redness stays longer. A mark that once faded...

Why Wounds and Scars Heal Slower After 40

When healing doesn’t feel the way it used to You might notice it after something small - a paper cut, an insect bite, a minor procedure.The skin does heal, but it lingers. Redness stays longer. A mark that once faded...

An illustration Outlining How Skin Heals after 40

How Skin Heals After 40: Hormones, Scars, and the Skin Barrier Explained

Quick Summary: After 40, skin often heals more slowly due to hormonal shifts, reduced collagen renewal, and a gradually weaker skin barrier. These changes can affect how scars settle and how skin responds to irritation. Understanding what's happening beneath the...

How Skin Heals After 40: Hormones, Scars, and the Skin Barrier Explained

Quick Summary: After 40, skin often heals more slowly due to hormonal shifts, reduced collagen renewal, and a gradually weaker skin barrier. These changes can affect how scars settle and how skin responds to irritation. Understanding what's happening beneath the...

A woman applying scar gel to her leg

Does Silicone Scar Gel Really Work? A Science-Backed Guide for Faster, Flatter Scar Healing

If you're staring at a scar from surgery, an injury, or a procedure and wondering if it will ever fade, you're not alone. Many women notice their skin heals differently during perimenopause and menopause- scars seem thicker, redder, and slower...

Does Silicone Scar Gel Really Work? A Science-Backed Guide for Faster, Flatter Scar Healing

If you're staring at a scar from surgery, an injury, or a procedure and wondering if it will ever fade, you're not alone. Many women notice their skin heals differently during perimenopause and menopause- scars seem thicker, redder, and slower...

Woman looking at a scar on her chin

How to Fade Scars at Home: The Exact Routine Dermatologists Recommend (Featuring Silicone Scar Gel)

Summary: Fading Scars If you've ever looked at a healing scar and thought "Why isn't this fading?", you're not alone. Many women - especially during perimenopause and menopause - notice that scars linger longer, heal slower, and feel more visible...

How to Fade Scars at Home: The Exact Routine Dermatologists Recommend (Featuring Silicone Scar Gel)

Summary: Fading Scars If you've ever looked at a healing scar and thought "Why isn't this fading?", you're not alone. Many women - especially during perimenopause and menopause - notice that scars linger longer, heal slower, and feel more visible...