Breaking up for better skin.
Perimenopause brings many changes—some expected, others less so. One of the more frustrating surprises? Breakouts. Just as you thought blemishes were a thing of the past, hormonal shifts can trigger congestion, irritation, and unexpected flare-ups. While hormones play a role, daily habits and product choices can either support or disrupt skin balance.
If your skin is becoming reactive, it may be time to part ways with a few things that could be making matters worse.
Discover the 5 things to break up with:
1. Refined Chocolate
As comforting as it is, chocolate (especially milk chocolate) is known to contribute to inflammation and breakouts. If your skin is acting up, try reducing your intake or swapping for high-quality dark chocolate with minimal added sugar.
2. Touching Your Face
A habit most of us don’t think twice about—until blemishes start appearing in the same places we absentmindedly rest our hands. Bacteria, oil, and pollutants transfer easily, so keeping hands away from your face is a simple, but effective step.
3. Beauty Blenders & Makeup Brushes
Even when washed regularly, these tools can harbour bacteria and product build-up, leading to irritation. If you notice your skin breaking out, try applying skincare and makeup with clean fingertips instead.
4. Scented Skincare & Fragranced Products
Fragrance is a common trigger for sensitive, reactive skin. Even naturally derived scents can cause irritation over time. Switching to fragrance-free products can help reduce redness and flare-ups, allowing your skin to reset.
5. Drugstore Face Masks
Many off-the-shelf face masks contain preservatives, artificial fragrances, and drying alcohols that can be too harsh for skin prone to sensitivity. What promises a glow often leads to tightness, irritation, or breakouts.
A Gentle Alternative: The Weekly Clay Mask Ritual
Instead of quick-fix treatments that can disrupt the skin barrier, a simple, high-quality clay mask can help purify without stripping. The Pellimont Calm & Clarify Powder Face Mask offers a minimalist, ingredient-conscious approach—balancing oil, decongesting pores, and calming irritation. Used once or twice a week, it allows the skin to breathe and reset, without unnecessary additives.
Navigating perimenopausal skin changes doesn’t have to mean an overload of new products—sometimes, simplifying is the answer. Thoughtfully choosing what we put on (and leave off) our skin can make all the difference.
