“The truths I wish someone had told me about menopause”

Menopause isn’t a crisis — it’s a chemistry rebrand.

Your hormones start acting like teenagers with car keys. Estrogen dips, cortisol pops, and suddenly you’re asking yourself, Did I really put my keys in the freezer? (Yes. Yes, I did.)

If that’s you, let me say this clearly — you are not losing yourself.

You’re becoming wiser, sharper, and more confident than ever. Embracing this season and not fighting it is a huge part of this journey.
I see it every day in the clinic, and I’ve lived it myself.

Your skin, however, is usually the first to complain. As estrogen declines, cellular turnover slows, and skin hangs onto old cells like they’re priceless antiques… except they’re not. That’s when dryness, dullness, texture, pigmentation, and that “tired skin” look show up.

The good news? Menopausal skin responds fast when you support it properly. It’s incredibly resilient.

This is when retinoids, peptides, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, Koji Pads, barrier repair, and deep hydration become your ride-or-dies, inside and out.

Yes, collagen dips. Yes, your routine needs more intention. But this phase is also what I call your Renovation Era — new foundation, new structure, and a whole new GLOW. This is where laser will also become your friend. It is hands down what has maintained and made the biggest difference with my skin in my mid 50’s.

Menopause isn’t the end of youth. It’s the beginning of confidence, clarity, boundaries, and some of the most beautiful skin I ever see — when it’s cared for well.

I didn’t even start my career until early menopause. Life didn’t stop — it expanded. This is our time to learn our bodies, advocate for ourselves, and re-invent what comes next.
As Joan Rivers said, “Owning a dog makes you ten years younger. I thought about getting two more — but I don’t want to go through menopause again.”

Embrace the season. Support your skin. And enjoy a beautiful moment...

And know, I’m here to help you glow through all of it.

XO, 

Karee