Sharon's menopausal journey began with smooth sailing for the first 2 years before the storm of menopause came crashing in. 

Firstly, her hair began to fall out around her hairline, temples, and even the crown of her head. Secondly, her sleep patterns fell apart, regularly waking at 3am. After that, the dryness began to set in - leaving her whole body feeling like the Sahara Desert. Her nose, her ears and her eyes, all felt incredibly dry, and only Pure Jojoba helped to ease the discomfort. Distracted by her battle with dryness, one day Sharon also realised she was not feeling at all herself. In fact, she wondered if an alien had inhabited her body which then resulted in a daily struggle to "work out where Sharon has gone."

At this stage, she knew she had to take action. She had to re-think her position on HRT and revise her current skincare routine to protect and nourish her new skin! Through trial and error over months, Sharon zeroed in on the products which worked best for her menopausal skin, and developed a protocol which has restored the vitality of her skin with daily application. 

With the help of an integrative GP, Sharon 'found herself' again once the bio-identical hormones kicked in. 

During Sharon's menopause journey, it took a few months to discover what her new skin really needed. Eventually, she discovered that more layering was the key to success. 

At first glance this routine might look a little intense! But rest assured it's actually quite simple when you break it down. 

Before we begin it's important to note that this routine should always happen after warm compress cleansing with the Gentle Cream Cleanser. This goes a long way to protect your skin because the cleanser is a rich moisturising formula that nourishes as it cleanses and doesn't strip your skin. 

Now that's covered, here's Sharon's new daily ritual and layering sequence to really lock in moisture, nourish deeply and encourage absorption of the ingredients that menopausal skin craves. 

The Daily Soother Booster has really been a godsend for Sharon throughout her menopause years because it's like a protective glove for the skin. It's deeply nourishing and soothing thanks to a significant amount of Calendula and Carrot Oil. All you need to do is add 2 drops to the Rose Soothing & Protective Moisturiser to instantly supercharge this cream. Essential for all skins experiencing any form of dryness, sensitivity or environmental damage.

Another menopausal recommendation is the Rose Plus Booster. It's an incredible mood enhancer, so it's a great choice to switch to during those times of emotional flux - the days when menopausal mood swings hit a little harder than usual. The power of aromatherapy can never be underestimated, especially when it comes to pure unadulterated Bulgarian Rose essential oil. It's enough to make anyone feel good!

During menopause your body changes in many ways. One of the most visible places that it can change significantly is your skin, and this process can honestly be a bit emotional. MV is here to hold your hand through this journey and provide the tools you need to protect and nourish your new skin so that it can feel its best.