Tag: Perimenopause and Skin
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The Real, The Raw & The In-Between
After four or five years of prolonged periods, bloating, breast engorgement, and acne that hurt more than my teenage years ever did… …plus annual check-ups that kept telling me I was perfectly healthy (which, don’t get me wrong, I’m incredibly grateful for)… …I still felt miserable. For years, I blamed everything on stress. To be…
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I Got a Software Update Nobody Asked For.
When I was younger, I thought perimenopause meant one thing. Hot flushes. You know… dramatically fanning yourself with the nearest menu while declaring, “Is it hot in here?” Apparently, my ovaries didn’t get that memo. Instead, they quietly downloaded a completely different update with no warning, no release note and no “Accept” button. For me,…
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Maybe It’s Not “Just Stress”… Maybe It’s…
Embracing My 40s If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that I’ve been embracing my 40s with open arms. Sure, there are more fine lines than before, and losing weight definitely isn’t as easy as it was in my 20s. But I’ve also become more confident, more comfortable in my own skin,…
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Is Your Skincare Routine Helping or Hurting? Stop Scrolling to Find Out
This is Part 2, in Part 1 I shared my thoughts on aging and factors that affect our skin. Click here to read Part 1 Let’s be honest – there are no universal solutions to skincare. What works wonders for your bestie may cause harm to your skin. I’ve realized over the years, that every…
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Bad News: Skincare Isn’t a Once-and-Done Thing
Skincare is a lifelong journey. Just last month, I attended the Kinder to Skin Workshop by Eau Thermale Avène and guardian, where we delved into the concept of preventive skincare. And guess what? The aging process starts as early as 25 years old! Skin Aging : What We See – Fine lines and wrinkles …
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