Celtic skin is less oily, so while this seems like a virtue, once we reach menopause it starts to look drier, sooner. And what is worse, it is even more sensitive. Don’t worry … there are 3 things you can do!

First, what you should do is look for products that contain nourishing ingredients, that nourish your skin and restore some of that protective layer of fat that sebum normally provides. Don’t panic – this is a healthy layer of skin-friendly oils that nourish and protect, for example omega-three anti-inflammatory oils and antioxidant-rich botanical extracts.

Look for moisturizers that contain argan or rosehip oil rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids. Argan will be described as Argania spinosa on the label, while rosehip will be listed as Rosa canina. The higher these items are listed, the higher proportion was used in the formula. A decent moisturizer will have a larger quantity, so expect an equivalent price.

The second thing for Celtic skin is to look for soothing and calming ingredients for sensitive skin like jojoba, aloe vera, calendula, marula, rosehip or rose water. Dry skin is stressed skin. These botanicals calm your skin and allow it to begin to renew itself.

The third step for Celtic skin is remembering how sensitive it is and treating it with TLC, so get rid of harsh foaming cleansers, sharp bits, or artificial ingredients that absorb moisture or damage your skin.

Instead, switch to cream-based cleansers, biodegradable scrubs, and richer natural moisturizers that will soothe and protect.

There’s no point ruining your skin with harsh cleansers and hoping your moisturizer will rescue the damage. Be gentle, throughout your skincare routine and you will see how your skin can heal on its own when you give it the right ingredients.

Instead, look for calming botanicals like lavender hydrosol, sea buckthorn, or rose water. These are anti-inflammatory and help soothe easily irritated skin.

Dry skin is also dehydrated, so you need to add moisture from the inside and outside. The type of moisture dry skin will absorb comes from flowers – think rose water, aloe vera, and lavender distillate. These great natural ingredients provide added hydration and help soften skin with dew. Not only that, but they have the perfect pH for healthy skin.

Botanical extracts, when carefully cultivated and processed, contain the life force and energy of these plants. These premium extracts cost more to produce and are sought after by artisanal skincare formulators.

Other skin-friendly ingredients to look out for during menopause include pomegranate, sea buckthorn, MSM, and hyaluronic acid, as well as an affordable moisturizer called glycerin. (Can you remember your grandmother’s rosewater, witch hazel, and glycerin toner?)

So there you have three tips to control your dry skin. Look for nourishing omegas and fatty acids, add soothing and calming botanicals, and include hydrating extracts.

When you switch to a gentle yet powerful natural skincare routine and a healthier lifestyle, which includes what you eat, what you drink, your exercise and sleep patterns, your dry menopausal skin will be transformed. The more hydrating and nourishing your routine, the faster you will see results.

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