Feel Beautiful and Confident: The Ultimate Menopause Guide for Women

Menopause can feel like riding a rollercoaster with no end in sight. One day you’re breezing along, the next day you’re feeling hot, moody, hormonal, and helpless as things happen to your skin, your body, and your mind that make you question if you’ll ever feel like yourself again. But there is hope. Despite the challenges, menopause does not have to be the end of the line for feeling beautiful and confident. In fact, it can be an opportunity to reclaim and redefine a new kind of beauty and confidence. ​

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Embracing Change with Confidence

The menopause experience is, of course, not without its challenges – the onset of never-ending hot flushes, the inexplicable pounds and muffin tops, the exhaustion, the emotional rollercoaster, the list is endless. But it’s also a time for reinvention, a time to practice self-care so that we feel like the person we know we can be. Beauty really does lie within. 

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Skin Care That Shines

One of the things that many women notice as soon as they enter menopause is that their skin changes: it might become drier, more fragile or develop more obvious signs of ageing. And that’s where a good skincare routine comes in. 

 You could be saying, ‘But I’ve tried everything, and nothing works.’ Right. Now is the time to replace your pre-menopausal skin care with something that has been formulated for exactly how your skin is changing. Look for topical treatments that contain hyaluronic acid, to hydrate; retinoids, for cell turnover; and antioxidants, to help with all sorts of environmental damage.

 Ever wondered why there are women who manage to look glowingly healthy, although they have already gone through menopause? Find out here my top daily skincare tips that can help you have that radiant look! 

Fashion and Style Tips

They don’t want to accept that menopause will affect their bodies and their style, even though physical changes occur during this time. For many women, fashion is important. It makes them feel good when they look good, but after menopause, they have to give up on fashion for comfort. That’s not a good option. Women just need to find clothes that still make them feel fabulous.

 ‘Fashion seems to have a problem dealing with my new body shape’ Even though the fashion world is changing, with many more retailers offering fashionable, on-trend yet comfortable clothes, with flattering cuts for all sizes and shapes, dress as you please. Pick your friends carefully. Layer up to cope with hot flushes and buy natural fabrics to keep you comfortable and cool, looking as stylish as you deserve to. 

Emotional Well-being

Or feeling beautiful as much as looking beautiful involves how you feel about yourself on the inside. In terms of the menopause experience, the mood swings can rather wildly fluctuate, but there are ways to harness these and not let them rule and ruin your life.

 ‘I can’t even control the way I feel.’ You can’t, not entirely, and not all the time. But you can stabilise your mood and enhance your wellness. That should, you would think, be the goal of everyone’s policy. Regular exercise, decent nutrition, meditation, yoga – these can make a difference.

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Nutrition and Fitness

 Your nutritional needs are altered during menopause, and eating a diet full of fruits, vegetables, lean protein and healthy fats can make a huge difference in how you look and feel. 

 ‘I don’t have time for fad diets.’ The point isn’t to overhaul your eating plan, but to make some small changes for the long term. Add more calcium/vitamin D-rich foods to your diet to strengthen bone health, plus hydrate less for softer, younger-looking skin. 

Rediscovering Intimacy

Menopause can be rough for your libido, but it doesn’t have to be a dead end for sex – if you communicate with your partner and experiment with keeping intimacy alive.

 ‘I feel disconnected from my partner.’ More open communication about your issues and concerns can help bring you together. If necessary, reach out to a therapist or counsellor. 

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In A Nutshell

 Like it or not, the reality is that menopause is an unfolding process, and you have choices. From taking care of your skin to dressing for fabulous, making time for emotional health maintenance, eating well, getting and staying fit, being sexually active, and more, you can age beautifully, confidently and confidently through (and beyond!) this time of your life. 

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 Therefore, yes, you can (and should!) look forwards to your best self during menopause.  We are happy that you have chosen to be part of our movement to give confidence a voice and build a tribe of 50+ women who inspire each other to make the most of all that menopause has to offer!

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