🌸 Breakouts in Your 40s? Here’s What Your Skin Is Trying to Tell You

By Elissa | Dermal Clinician, Skin Health Central

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ADULT ACNE ISN’T JUST FRUSTRATING — IT’S MISUNDERSTOOD

Many women in their 40s feel blindsided when breakouts suddenly appear (or return) long after they thought those skin struggles were behind them.

The problem? Most advice either:

• oversimplifies the issue,

• pushes harsh solutions without addressing the cause, or

• leaves you even more confused.

As a Dermal Clinician and founder of Skin Health Central, I’ve guided hundreds of women through the changes that come with perimenopause, stress, and shifting skin.

✨ The good news: your skin can feel clear, calm, and glowing again — with the right approach.

WHY IS YOUR SKIN BREAKING OUT NOW?

Adult acne isn’t the same as teen acne.

In your 40s, internal shifts — hormones, stress, sleep, and even gut health — play a huge role. Add skincare habits that no longer suit your skin, and breakouts can feel constant and unpredictable.

But here’s the truth: your skin isn’t working against you — it’s sending signals. You just need to know how to read them.

🌿 5 Ways to Calm Breakouts and Restore Skin Confidence

1. Rethink Your Routine

Products that once worked may now strip your skin barrier and worsen irritation.

❌ Ditch: foaming cleansers, harsh scrubs, alcohol-based toners
✅ Choose: calming, barrier-supporting ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides, and lactic acid

✨ Remember: less is more, especially with inflamed skin.

2. Balance Your Hormones, Not Just Your Skincare

Fluctuating estrogen and progesterone during perimenopause can trigger jawline breakouts, chin congestion, or cystic acne.

🌸 A referral to a naturopath can help support the hormonal side of your skin journey.

⚠️ Important: reduced estrogen also lowers collagen — meaning skin scars more easily. Avoid squeezing pimples to protect your skin.

3. Strengthen Your Skin Barrier

If you notice sensitivity, redness, or flare-ups, your barrier may be compromised.

• Avoid over-exfoliation

• Add hydration + repair serums

• Consider LED light therapy or gentle peels to rebuild resilience

4. Don’t Ignore Inflammatory Conditions

Conditions like rosacea or perioral dermatitis can mimic acne but require different care.

🚩 Signs: flushed skin, heat, persistent bumps around the mouth or nose
👉 Get a proper diagnosis before reaching for another acne product.

5. Get Expert Eyes on Your Skin

If you’re stuck in the trial-and-error loop, a professional consultation can save time, money, and stress.

At Skin Health Central, I take into account your skin history, lifestyle, and internal health to design a tailored plan that actually works.

YOU DESERVE TO FEEL CONFIDENT IN YOUR SKIN AGAIN

You don’t have to live with skin that doesn’t feel like yours.

I’ve helped women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s restore clear, balanced skin — without overwhelm, confusion, or endless routines.

✨ And if you’re also supporting a teen with acne, I can help there too.

💬 Let’s Connect

If you’re attending the Yeah The Girls 40+ Expo, come say hi! I’ll be doing a live skin demo and chatting all things acne, skin health, and skin confidence in your 40s and beyond.

📍 Instagram: @skinhealthcentral
💻 Book an online consultation: skinhealthcentral.com.au

— Elissa, Dermal Clinician | Skin Health Central