255: The Most Common Skincare Mistakes I See in Menopause (And How to Fix Them Gently)

Your skincare suddenly stopped working. Your skin looks puffier, drier, more reactive. And no matter what product you try, nothing really fixes it.

Here's what I need you to hear: It's not that your skin suddenly aged. It's that menopause rewired it.

And the biggest mistake I see women make in this season? Trying to fix menopausal skin with strategies built for 35-year-old skin.

In this episode, I'm walking you through the most common skincare mistakes I see in menopause and how to gently recalibrate your routine so your skin can actually respond again.

We're covering:

• Why exfoliating MORE actually makes menopause skin worse (and what to do instead)
• The reason your "tried and true" routine isn't working anymore
• How to tell if that "puffiness" is actually inflammation, not fat gain
• Why chasing every new trend destabilizes menopause skin
• The internal support your skincare routine desperately needs

This isn't about buying more products. It's not about aggressive correction or injectables.

This is about understanding what has structurally shifted in your skin and rebuilding that foundation gently.

Because in menopause, your skin rewards patience and precision—not intensity.

If you've been layering more serums, exfoliating harder, and wondering why nothing's working… this episode will change everything.

And if you're ready to stop guessing and want someone to look at YOUR skin specifically and tell you exactly what to do, I offer private Menopause Skin Strategy Intensive sessions. It's a 75-minute diagnostic where we build a clear, hormone-smart plan tailored specifically to you.

Learn more at lindseyholder.com

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