Women over 45 often experience redness, irritation, or eczema-like rashes that never appeared before. Studies show up to 40% of midlife women develop new skin sensitivities, largely due to estrogen decline and reduced barrier function. Skin becomes thinner, drier, and more reactive. Everyday products that were fine before suddenly cause irritation. This is stressful, but it’s not your fault. Hormonal shifts literally change the way your skin interacts with the environment. Helpful interventions: using fragrance-free moisturizers, barrier creams, gentle cleansing, incorporating omega-3s, and checking vitamin D and zinc levels. Even minor adjustments can dramatically reduce flare-ups. Your skin is communicating with you. Paying attention and adjusting care is empowering, not vain. #Health#WomensHealth #SkinHealth