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
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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Menopause and Your Face: What Changes and What Genuinely Helps
Menopause can change your skin and the shape of your face, often faster than expected. An NHS GP and aesthetic doctor explains what is really happening, the emotional side of looking older than you feel, and which skincare and aesthetic treatments genuinely help.
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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
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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