From skincare & haircare picks to sweat protection & supplements, here are the products to support you through menopause
This article is sponsored by Aveeno, Pantene, Mitchum, Paused, Promensil, Gold Collagen, Optibac & Jude
Wherever you’re at on your menopause journey, we’re with you through it all.
Whether you’ve spotted the first signs of perimenopause, you’ve reached menopause (the time when your periods have officially been absent for one year) or you’re experiencing post-menopausal signs and symptoms, there are lots of things you can do to help navigate through this life stage.
From hot flushes and difficulty sleeping to brain fog and anxiety, there are a whole host of menopausal signs and symptoms, and everyone’s experience will be different.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle such as eating a varied and balanced diet, exercising regularly* and finding ways to look after your mental wellbeing, are all great places to start when it comes to managing the signs and symptoms of menopause. Your GP can also help by offering advice and treatment options such as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), if suitable for you.
At Boots, you can find more support on our Menopause Health Hub and shop our wide range of menopause-friendly products. Here are eight to consider:
8 menopause-friendly products
Skincare
Changes in your hormone levels during menopause can sometimes mean changes to your skin, from dryness to loss of elasticity. If you’re finding your regular skincare isn’t quite cutting it anymore, here’s a lotion to help bring back the moisture.
Try: AVEENO® Skin Relief Moisturising Lotion
• Size: 300ml
Formulated with shea butter and a triple oat complex**, this lotion moisturises, soothes and protects very dry, irritable skin while helping to improve the balance of the skin’s natural microbiome. The result? A more resilient and healthy-looking complexion.
Haircare
Just as your skin can change during menopause, so can your hair, including changes to its texture and density levels. Luckily, there are lots of hair products specifically formulated to support hair during menopause, such as this bundle from Pantene.
Try: Pantene Hair Biology Menopause Bundle
Bundle includes:
• Pantene Hair Biology Menopause Revitalise & Soothe Shampoo 250ml
• Pantene Hair Biology Menopause Revitalise & Soothe Conditioner 160ml
• Pantene Hair Biology Menopause Hair Thickening & Scalp Soothing Serum 100ml
• Pantene Hair Biology Menopause Revitalise & Strengthen Hair Mask 160ml
Infused with Pantene’s legendary Pro-V blend, vitamin B3 and white tea, this range is a tailormade collection to go from thinning, lacklustre hair and a dry, out-of-balance scalp to thicker-looking, revitalised locks and a soothed scalp. The hero product is the hair serum – an instant duo-effect leave-in spray which thickens the look of each hair fibre for a fuller-looking style while cooling and refreshing the scalp.
Sweat protection
Hot flushes and night sweats call for a high-strength antiperspirant to help combat sweat and odour and keep you feeling fresh. If this is something you’re experiencing, here’s one from Mitchum that you could try.
Supplements
Although eating a balanced diet is the best way to get all the nutrients you need, sometimes you may want to consider supplements for extra support.^ Before doing so, you should speak to your doctor to check they’re suitable for you, and avoid taking them alongside any medication you may be taking for menopause.
Here are some supplements to consider.
Consider: Gold Collagen Forte Plus 50ml 10s
• Carton contains 10 bottles
• 10-day supply
Discover the transformative benefits of Gold Collagen Forte Plus, helping you glow from within and regain a youthful radiance^^ while supporting the immune system and hormonal activity during menopause and beyond. The advanced formula is enriched with 8000mg of marine collagen alongside hyaluronic acid to support hydration, vitamin C to promote collagen production, zinc to support skin, hair and nails, vitamin E to help protect cells from damage and vitamin B6 to help contribute to the regulation of hormonal activity.
Consider: Promensil Double Strength 30s
• Contains 30 tablets
• 30-day supply
With a scientific formulation††, these tablets contain 80 milligrams of high strength red clover isoflavones (phytoestrogens) from a pharmaceutically standardised source, that ensures the same dose, quality and biochemical consistency in each tablet. Isoflavones are naturally occurring plant compounds that are similar to oestrogen, a hormone that decreases when you’re going through menopause which may cause signs and symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats.
Consider: Optibac Intimate Flora For Women
• Contains 30 capsules
• 30-day supply
Just like the gut, the vagina has its own microbiome which is why these supplements are specially formulated with strains of friendly bacteria, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GR-1® and Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14®, to help complement this delicate and intimate ecosystem.
Consider: Jude For Toilet-Goers
• Contains 60 capsules
• 30-day supply
Sometimes, menopause can cause urinary incontinence. Designed to be taken twice a day, these capsules contain a high-quality blend of naturally-sourced botanicals, including pumpkin seeds and soy oestrogen which is similar to the hormone oestrogen, and is suitable to take during menopause.
For more support during menopause, shop our full range of menopause-friendly products.
