Why 11 Million Women in the UK Struggle With Menopause Skin - And How to Get Yours Glowing Again!
Up to 85% of women experience skin changes during menopause - from dryness and sagging to redness and irritation (British Skin Foundation).
While falling hormones are a key factor, studies show that unstable seed oils (PUFAs) can worsen inflammation and collagen loss, accelerating visible aging (University of Bristol, 2025).
The good news? By reducing PUFA-heavy oils and switching to stable, skin-loving fats like cocoa butter, shea butter and olive oil, you can help restore hydration, firmness, and glow - even after 50.
What does “low PUFA” mean and why is it important?
PUFA stands for polyunsaturated fatty acids - these are the unstable oils (linoleic acid) found in most seed and vegetable oils. Because they break down easily, they can create stress and irritation in the body and on the skin.
That’s why we go low PUFA: avoiding seed oils and instead choosing stable, nourishing fats like cocoa butter, shea butter, mango butter etc. These support the skin’s natural barrier, keep moisture locked in, and protect against damage - making them especially important during menopause, when skin can be more sensitive and in need of extra care.
Why I Started this journey?
It all began with my own skin. For over a year, I struggled with itchy, dry, uncomfortable skin - especially on my heels, where it became so dry it even started to crack.
No matter what I tried, every product seemed to be filled with seed oils, synthetic fragrances, and ingredients I didn’t feel good about putting on my body.
So I decided to create something different.
I started formulating my own skincare using low-PUFA, non-toxic ingredients - products that truly nourish and support the skin’s natural barrier instead of masking the problem.
The results spoke for themselves.
You can see it in the before-and-after photos of my heel below - from deep, dry cracks to healthy, soft skin again.
This journey turned into a mission:
to help other women find simple, safe, and truly healing skincare that works with your body, not against it. 💛 💗
Does This Sound Familiar?
You slather on moisturizer, but by lunchtime your skin already feels tight and dry.
You wake up with a face that looks more tired than you feel.
No matter what cream you try, fine lines keep deepening and sagging seems worse every month.
Redness, irritation, or sudden breakouts make you feel like you don’t recognise your own skin anymore.
If this feels like your daily reality, you’re not alone.
Up to 85% of women experience skin changes during menopause - and for many, it feels like their skin has simply given up.
But here’s what most women don’t realise: it’s not just hormones. The hidden culprit could be the very oils you eat and apply every day (PUFA).
Kath, 62
Kath, 62 , tried Honestly Body Butter as her skin was dry, flaky, red and inflamed. Within a couple of weeks most of the flaky skin was gone, her skin was much smoother and the redness was vastly reduced.
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After
Soothe Menopausal Skin
Menopause changes your skin - but dryness, itchiness, and discomfort don’t have to be part of the journey. Honestly Body Butter is crafted to restore lasting comfort and calm
Gentle enough for sensitive, stressed, or thinning skin
Provides deep hydration to ease dryness and flakiness
Calms itchiness and irritation common during menopause
Join the Waitlist & Start Healing from the Inside and Out
Be the first to know when our low-PUFA skincare range launches - created to nourish your skin from the outside while supporting your body’s natural balance from within.
When you join the waitlist, you’ll also receive a free digital gelatin recipe book, packed with simple, delicious ideas to help you heal your skin from the inside out -inspired by the same metabolic, low-PUFA principles behind our skincare.
💛 Support your skin barrier.
💛 Balance your hormones.
💛 Feel confident in your own skin again.
Join today to get early access, exclusive launch offers, and your free Healing from the Inside & Outside recipe book.
*Honestly Body Butter is made by myself in small batches. Make sure you sign up to be notified when it’s ready, so you don’t miss out.
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