If your skin has started to feel unusually reactive, tight or uncomfortable, you are not alone. Many women find that the journey through perimenopause and menopause brings with it a new level of sensitive skin, even if they have never experienced it before.
This change is directly linked to the hormonal shifts happening within your body, but that doesn't mean you have to simply endure it. As pioneers in organic beauty for sensitive skin, we formulate gentle yet effective skin care to help your complexion feel calm, comfortable and resilient through this transition and beyond.
At a glance
- Menopausal skin sensitivity can be linked to a drop in oestrogen
- This can lead to a weaker skin barrier, dryness and redness
- Fragrance, both natural and synthetic, can be a trigger for sensitised skin
- A scent-free routine can help soothe and restore balance
- Our Scent Free 24-Hour Cream is a best-selling moisturiser for menopausal sensitive skin
What happens to skin during menopause?
During perimenopause and menopause, the body's production of oestrogen begins to decline. This hormone plays a vital role in maintaining your skin's health, supporting the production of collagen, elastin and natural oils that keep it plump, firm and hydrated.
As oestrogen levels fall, you may notice your skin becoming significantly drier and thinner. This drop in structural support and moisture can weaken your skin's natural barrier function - its protective shield against the outside world. A compromised barrier is less able to defend itself against environmental factors like pollution and UV rays, and more prone to losing precious moisture.
The result? Skin that feels more vulnerable and is quicker to react with redness, itchiness or a persistent feeling of tightness. For more information on changes during menopause, the NHS website offers detailed guidance.
Why choose fragrance-free skin care?
When your skin's barrier is weakened, it can become more easily irritated by ingredients it previously tolerated. Fragrance is a common trigger for sensitivity. That includes both synthetic perfumes and the aromatic compounds found in natural essential oils.
Switching to a completely fragrance-free skin care routine can make an enormous difference. It removes a major source of potential irritation, giving your skin the calm space it needs to repair its barrier and regain balance.
Going fragrance-free doesn't mean you have to miss out on effective, age-confident skin care. Our natural and organic Scent Free collection is rich in powerful, plant-based actives that work to support, nourish and protect your skin without any added aroma - ideal for a menopausal sensitive skin routine.
"When I first started Green People, it was to help my daughter’s sensitive, eczema-prone skin. Creating truly gentle and effective formulas has been at the heart of what we do ever since. For menopausal skin, removing potential irritants like fragrance is key to helping it feel comfortable and look its best."
- Charlotte Vøhtz, Founder of Green People
Your calming daily moisturiser
A great moisturiser is the cornerstone of any routine for sensitive, menopausal skin, and our best-selling Scent Free 24-Hour Cream is a perfect choice. This COSMOS Organic certified cream has a wonderfully nourishing texture that sinks in beautifully, leaving skin feeling instantly soft and comfortable without any greasiness.
It is expertly formulated with a blend of powerful botanicals chosen to replenish and protect. Powerful anti-ageing Baicalin acts to restore youthfulness and turn back the clock, while moisture-retaining Evening Primrose and Avocado oils work alongside calming Olive Squalane and Jojoba to deeply hydrate and support the skin barrier.
We also add balancing Prebiotics to support a healthy skin microbiome, and antioxidant Green Tea to defend against environmental damage.
Clinically proven to be kind to sensitive skin, it provides round-the-clock hydration to help your skin feel plump, soothed and resilient.
Scent Free 24-Hour Cream 50ml
Healthy skin starts with our bestselling moisturiser for sensitive skin€35,95
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“Best moisturizer ever!”
Jessica N · Verified Buyer
Reviewing: Scent Free 24-Hour Cream 50ml
See this product now →Soothe as you cleanse
Cleansing can be a moment of stress for sensitive skin during perimenopause and menopause, with many cleansers stripping away natural oils and leaving the skin feeling tight. Our award-winning Scent Free Cleanser offers a gentler way to purify your skin.
This ultra-gentle, COSMOS Organic certified cream cleanser has a rich, soothing texture that glides over the skin. It effectively melts away all traces of make-up and daily impurities without disrupting your delicate skin barrier. Nourishing ingredients like Calendula, Shea Butter and Squalane ensure your skin is left feeling clean, soft and perfectly comfortable - never stripped.
Scent Free Cleanser 150ml
This fragrance-free cleanser is a sensitive skin essential!€38,95
Care for delicate eyes
The skin around the eyes is exceptionally thin and often the first place to show signs of sensitivity and dryness. Our Scent Free Eye Cream is a sensitive, anti-ageing eye cream specifically designed to provide intense hydration to this delicate area.
This COSMOS Organic certified and dermatologically tested formula is light yet deeply hydrating. A plant cell complex of Tuberose with Betaine is proven to diminish puffiness and dark circles - 76% of testers noticed a decrease in dark circles in just 30 days!
It also contains Seaweed and flavonoid-rich Everlasting Flower to protect skin health and vitality.
It absorbs easily, calming feelings of tightness, boosting hydration and providing a smooth base for make-up.
Scent Free Eye Cream 10ml
Rejuvenate and soothe with our gentlest eye cream for sensitive skin€26,95
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“I didn't think I'd find a better product but I have! The cream absorbs quickly, I've had no flare ups and is a lot cheaper. Glad I found such a fantastic product from a UK company.”
Jane R · Verified Buyer
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See this product now →Essential daily protection
As skin becomes thinner during menopause, it also becomes more susceptible to sun damage. A high-factor, gentle SPF is non-negotiable for protecting your skin's health and appearance. Our Scent Free Facial Sun Cream SPF30 is ideal for daily use.
This natural, non-greasy formula provides broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection in a moisturising base that feels comfortable on sensitive skin. It sinks in quickly with no white cast, making it a perfect final step in your morning routine before applying make-up. Rich in antioxidant Green Tea and soothing Aloe Vera, it not only protects but also nourishes your skin throughout the day.
Crema Solar Facial Sin Perfume - SPF30 50ml
Shield and hydrate with this facial SPF. Ideal for dry or sensitive skin.€38,95
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“I have sensitive acne-prone skin so using sunscreen usually makes my face erupt. But this is a game changer for me. It soaks in amazingly well, doesn't make my face shiny, I can use it easily under make-up, I haven't reacted to it, and it hasn't caused my face to break out at all. I won't be buying any other facial sunscreen ever again!”
Sarah L · Verified Buyer
Reviewing: Scent Free Facial Sun Cream - SPF30 50ml
See this product now →We hope this helps you find the perfect routine for your menopause skin care needs. If you need any more help or advice, our friendly UK customer care team are happy to help on 01403 740350 or on social @GreenPeopleUK.
MEET CHARLOTTE, FOUNDER OF GREEN PEOPLE
Charlotte Vøhtz, founder of Green People, has 25+ years of experience in the natural and organic beauty industry.
A recognised leader in the field of organic beauty, Charlotte helped inform the UK's first organic beauty standards and was voted the People's Choice in the 2023 list of Who's Who in Natural Beauty.
A published author, she wrote the organic beauty bible 'Naturally Gorgeous'. Previously, she qualified as a nurse and spent over 10 years working in pharmaceuticals.
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