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Skin, Aesthetics & Healthy Ageing Journal

Evidence-based advice from Dr Caroline Warden, NHS GP and aesthetic doctor in Hale, covering facial ageing, menopause skin, regenerative aesthetics, skincare and natural-looking aesthetic treatments.

Can You Put HRT Oestrogen Cream on Your Face? A Doctor's Answer
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Can You Put HRT Oestrogen Cream on Your Face? A Doctor's Answer

It is one of the most Googled menopause skin questions there is, and the honest answer sits somewhere between "not mad" and "not a good idea". Here is what oestrogen genuinely does to skin, what the 2026 reviews found, why absorption is the real problem, and what to do instead.

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The Best Aesthetic Treatments for Menopausal Skin

The Best Aesthetic Treatments for Menopausal Skin

Which treatments genuinely help menopausal skin? NHS GP and aesthetic doctor Dr Caroline Warden explains how to choose between medical grade skincare, tretinoin, Botox, microneedling with exosomes, polynucleotides, Sculptra, Radiesse and dermal filler according to your skin, facial anatomy and goals.

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The Best Skincare Ingredients During Menopause
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The Best Skincare Ingredients During Menopause

Which skincare ingredients genuinely help during menopause? NHS GP and aesthetic doctor Dr Caroline Warden explains how sunscreen, retinoids, ceramides, vitamin C, niacinamide, azelaic acid and hydrating ingredients can support dry, sensitive, acne prone and ageing menopausal skin.

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