Disclaimer
Last updated: July 22, 2026
Lumara publishes editorial writing about skincare during perimenopause and menopause. Everything here is general information for a general audience. It is not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for care from a clinician who knows your history.
Not Medical or Dermatological Advice
Reading this site does not create a doctor-patient or clinician-patient relationship of any kind. Nothing published here is intended to diagnose a skin condition, prescribe a treatment, or tell you whether a particular ingredient, prescription, or hormone therapy is right for you. Only a licensed physician, dermatologist, or other qualified clinician who can examine you and review your medical history is able to do that.
Hormonal Health Is Individual
Perimenopause and menopause affect people differently, and skin changes during this period can overlap with symptoms of unrelated medical conditions. Decisions about hormone therapy, prescription topicals, or any medication belong with your prescriber. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking other medications, or managing an existing health condition, discuss any change with your clinician before you make it.
Do Not Delay Seeking Care
Never disregard professional medical advice, and never postpone getting it, because of something you read on glowingphase.com. If you notice a new, changing, bleeding, or non-healing spot on your skin, or you have a reaction that worries you, contact a clinician promptly. In an emergency, call your local emergency number.
Patch Test Before You Commit
Active ingredients — retinoids, acids, vitamin C, and fragranced products among them — can irritate or sensitise skin, and reactions are not always immediate. Patch test any new product on a small area first, introduce one product at a time, and stop using anything that stings, burns, or causes a rash. Follow the manufacturer’s directions and cautions on the packaging over anything written here.
Results Vary
Before-and-after descriptions, timelines, and reader experiences are individual outcomes. They are not typical, promised, or predictive of what you will see. Skin type, genetics, sun exposure, medication, and health status all change the result.
No Guarantees
Formulations and safety guidance change over time. We make no guarantee that the content on this site is accurate, complete, or current. You rely on it at your own risk.