It's a hot topic in my world.

Not everyone experiences is it, but many do.

(Thanks, hormones. And all the other little things that are at play here too. )

Even those who never had issues with breakouts before, can all of a sudden start experiencing them as they get closer to menopause &/or start testing out HRT or BHRT.

For decades, I've consistently seen it take 6-18 months for many of my clients to get their dosing just right. (*I'm not a doc, & please know this has only been my anecdotal observation.)

While they adjust, tweak things, & or ride the natural wave of it all, their skin tends to be adjusting too.

The two things I hear more often than not when a woman is going through this is "I'M! TOO! OLD! TO! STILL! BE! BREAKING! OUT!" & a few other choice words along the lines of acne + aging being a cruel combo.

Women are frustrated!

I get it.

Often what's marketed to help aging skin can make the breakouts worse & what's marketed for acne prone skin can make the signs of aging seem to accelerate.

It's quite a balancing act.

For much of my career, I was the go-to expert for supporting women who had "tried everything" to clear up the most stubborn acne.

At times, I had waitlists for years (which was wild!) Often because people were shocked when they saw my before photos & said "I'll have what she's having!"

Now that most of my clients and I are in midlife, we're seeing new things with our skin and have noticed that what used to work doesn't quite cut it anymore. (I love that so many of us have all practically grown up together. )

Adjustments have been made for nearly all of us.

I found that some of my old tricks for clearing the skin up quick needed to be reassessed & really take the midlife hormone shifts into greater consideration.

Mission accomplished.

One of the more recent considerations I've made for those who are experiencing more blemishes in midlife is the use of a very specific blend of topical probiotics.

A combo that can repair and strengthen the skin barrier, deeply hydrate, boost collagen production, and balance the skin's microbiome by helping to minimize acne-causing bacteria that can get out of hand. Especially if inflammation is high (which more often than not, it is.)

Using topical probiotics that are highly bioavailable byproducts of fermentation, rather than the usual blemish fighting ingredients most people would reach for first, I've found the skin to chill out faster without looking/feeling parched or all dried out.

It's been a great way to help out perimenopausal skin, menopausal skin, (really anyone's skin) that tends to have a compromised barrier or be more sensitive than usual.

Love it!

Each week I've been featuring a 'Product of the Week' & this week was my PRO GLOW SKIN RENEWAL CLEANSER.

It has this very specific probiotic blend along with some peptides, AHA & BHA to clear the pores, refine the texture, & give a nice glow. It's one of my faves! (And from the looks of how many people snagged it while it's on the 'Product of the Week' sale, I think a lot of other people will be loving it too! )

It's currently 30% Off thru Sunday 9/12/2026.

And just so you know, we don't use all cleansers like typical cleansers around here. Many of them are formulated to double as a mask, like this one, to do double duty. Which we love.

contact support@breannathomas.com if you're not already on my email list where I share more about the featured product that's on sale each Weds.

Or if you're so ready to be done with the frustration that hormonal skin challenges can bring, please know you don't have to figure it out all on your own. Especially since it's exactly what I've been helping women solve for over 22 years now.

I've got you!

I have many options for support. These are where most start:

The Peri+Menopause Skin Quiz (free for now, not for long.)

Your Private 1-on-1 Virtual Skincare Success Strategy Session (We can get you on the right track by the end of the month. Or if you need support asap, I have 2 VIP spots for expedited sessions. Fully asynchronous support is also an option here.)

Acne. Aging. Spots. Texture Changes. You name it, we cover it.

OR

You can also join my waitlist for the New & Improved versions of these 3 things coming back very soon:

Understanding The Truth About Perimenopause & Your Skin: An 3 Part Audio Masterclass Series for to help you understand why your skin is changing and exactly what to do about it (without having to google a single thing at 3am.)

$175. On Pre-Sale for $55. Goes up to $75 next week & will increase as release day approaches.

The Peri+Menopause Skin Solutions Membership:

Where women over 35 can receive calm, clear guidance & support for navigating hormonal skin changes, without overwhelm, guesswork, or chasing trends.

(This is fully anonymous. Nobody will besides me will know your business. )

An easy, at-home, guided facial fitness program for women who want to look like themselves again.

Ok, that all for now! Happy to help & I'm here for you & your lovely face when you're ready.

XO's, 
Breanna