Take a breath for a second. Summer holidays are here, life’s a little fuller, and chances are your skin’s feeling it too. If your skin feels drier, duller, or just different this summer, you’re not alone.
Hormonal changes in your 40s and 50s (or sooner for some of us) can shift your skin almost overnight, and it can feel unsettling when the products you’ve always trusted suddenly stop working.
But here’s the good news: there’s nothing “wrong” with your skin. It’s simply adapting to a new phase of life, and with a few kind tweaks to your routine, you can help it feel calm, hydrated, and glowing again. You don't need a 10-step routine or miracle claims, because let’s be honest .... choosing skincare can feel like trying to pick a film on Netflix - too many options, and too little time!
Why Summer Feels Different for Hormonal Skin
☀️ Hormones change how your skin holds moisture
Oestrogen levels naturally dip as we move through perimenopause and beyond, meaning skin can produce less oil and hold less water. In summer heat, this can make dryness feel even more noticeable.
☀️ Your skin barrier works harder
Hormonal changes can make the skin barrier thinner and more reactive, which is why your skin might feel tight, sensitive, or flushed after being in the sun, even if it never used to.
☀️ Cell turnover slows down
This can leave your skin looking a little tired or uneven, with less of that natural “summer glow.”
Your skin is working hard right now, it's changing, and that’s okay - it just needs a little extra kindness along the way.
3 Simple Ways to Support Your Skin Now
1. Hydrate like it’s your daily self-care ritual
Choose a moisturiser that doesn’t just sit on the surface but actually helps your skin hold on to hydration. Look for ingredients like niacinamide or ectoin that strengthen your skin barrier and keep it feeling soft and supple all day.
(My go-to? Revive Moisturiser - it’s my “daily spa” in a jar.)
2. Give your skin barrier some love
Think of your skin barrier as a cosy jumper for your face...it protects you from losing water and getting irritated. A booster oil layered over your moisturiser can seal in hydration and calm any sensitivity.
(Just 1–2 drops of Pamoja’s Restore Radiance Booster Oil is enough - it’s a little bottle of calm for tired summer skin and you'll really notice the difference when you use it.)
3. Keep your routine simple
Your skin doesn’t need 10 new products to be effective. It needs consistency and a few multitaskers that work together. A pared-back “capsule skincare routine” (cleanse, moisturise, boost, protect) is not only easier to stick to, but it gives your skin space to rebalance itself.
A Final Note: Be Kind to Your Skin (and Yourself)
Your skin is changing because you’re changing, and that’s something to be proud of, not fix. I've yet to meet a woman who really wants to look 19 again, you want to be the best version of yourself - calm, confident, and cared for in the skin you’re in.
So tonight, when you reach for your cleanser or moisturiser, let it be more than just skincare. Let it be a little daily act of self-respect.
Because you deserve that. Every single day.
💛 Ready to simplify your routine?
Start with the Pamoja Mini Experience starter set, or if you’re unsure what your skin needs right now, book a free 121 skincare consultation by emailing hello (at) pamojaskincare.com. No overwhelm, just kind support.
Thanks for reading my blog!
Love, Sarah
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Hi, I'm Sarah Taylor, a 51 year old perimenopausal woman, trained skincare formulator and founder of Pamoja.
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Copyright: Sarah Taylor 18 July 2025.
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