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If You're Experiencing Perimenopausal Symptoms, Add One of These 3 Serums to Your Daily Skincare Routine
As a beauty editor in my 20s, I'm still learning about aging, anti-aging, and perimenopause. I knew menopause was something women eventually went through, but perimenopause? That was a new one for me. So many people don't know what causes these drastic changes to their bodies during the years leading up to menopause. After doing some research and talking to my mom, who is currently perimenopausal, I learned about this phase, which can start in your 40s and last for several years. We often hear about the hot flashes, irregular periods, and hormone changes, but I was surprised to learn just how much hormonal shifts can affect your skin, too. Dryness, itching, and more noticeable wrinkles are just some of the symptoms.
I've become familiar with Rodan + Fields while researching perimenopause, and I'm impressed. My mom can't be the only one navigating these changes, so I decided to do us all a favor and round up the Rodan + Fields serums I'd recommend adding to your daily skincare routine.
The Pure C Serum
Perimenopausal skin experiences a variety of changes that often feel unpredictable and hard to reverse. As estrogen levels fluctuate, your skin can suddenly feel tighter, look duller, and appear more textured. For some, it can be a little jarring to look in the mirror and feel like you woke up with completely different skin. This is where Pure C Serum steps in to help bring back the glow, firmness, and resilience your skin may be missing. It contains pure, highly effective vitamin C that helps support collagen production. The formula contains no water, oil, or derivatives to visibly enhance skin's radiance, firmness, and elasticity, preserving that youthful appearance. Right away, your skin will feel smoother and look noticeably more radiant, which is a major win in my book. With consistent use, you can expect healthier-looking texture, more even tone, and brightness. Consider it the skincare step that makes you feel a little more like yourself again.
The Active Hydration Serum
During perimenopause, moisture is stripped from your skin at a cellular level, causing damage to your skin barrier that cannot be repaired with a standard moisturizer. I know this sounds scary, but bear with me. The Rodan + Fields Active Hydration Serum was built specifically to restore that much-needed hydration. According to clinical studies, participants saw a 200% increase in hydration after just one use, and this hydration lasted up to eight hours. Need I say more?
The Total RF Serum
My eyes widened when I learned that perimenopause slows down your skin's ability to renew itself after encountering stressors or hormonal changes. This causes dull, uneven, and aged skin. But the shock settled when I learned that the Rodan + Fields Total RF Serum directly addresses these symptoms, so it's a no-brainer for anyone experiencing them. This dermatologist-designed serum has the power of six serums in one formula. Just a few drops target wrinkles, uneven tone, dullness, loss of firmness, rough texture, and enlarged pores.
Aniyah Morinia is a beauty and fashion editor based in New York City. Since starting at Who What Wear, Aniyah has developed a passion for hosting livestreams, working red carpets, and creating TikToks in addition to writing fashion and beauty stories. She'll never pass up the opportunity to uncover an NYC hidden gem or mix and mingle with her friends (all while swapping holy-grail products, of course).

