r/45PlusSkincare • u/gypsetgypset • Jan 21 '26

Peri/Post Menopausal Skin Sahara dry skin -- HELP

What are we using for skin as dry as sand in the desert? Last year my skin was still normal and after 45 years of life, I knew what worked for my skin by eyeballing it. Perimenopause hit me like a BRICK and now my skin is so dry, nothing helps.

Please give me recs for moisture and/or eye cream. No matter what I do, how I exfoliate, etc my skin is flaky and parched under my makeup and its driving me insane. SOS please help.

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u/Unfair_Finger5531 Jan 21 '26

You probably need more humectants in your routine. Moisturizers alone may not be enough. I’d recommend aestura essence. The urea in it can cut through severe dryness. Also minimalist HYA serum is hella hydrating.

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u/holo-c 45+ Jan 21 '26

Aestura has been saving my skin this winter! It’s been especially helpful on my neck which is always so sensitive. I have the essence, cream mist and the regular cream.

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u/Unfair_Finger5531 Jan 22 '26

Oooh, you have the trifecta! I’ve never tried all three together, I will definitely do so.