The Second Bloom: The Skin Shift
Has your skin changed, but no one has explained why?
During perimenopause, menopause and midlife, skin can become drier, more sensitive and less predictable. Products that once worked may suddenly sting. Redness, pigmentation, breakouts, fine lines, thinning hair and changes to intimate skin can appear at the same time.
The Second Bloom: The Skin Shift is a warm, practical guide to understanding and caring for your changing skin.
Drawing on more than thirty years of experience as a beauty therapist, skincare formulator and educator, Lyndall Platt explains what is happening beneath the surface in clear, reassuring language.
You will learn how hormones affect collagen, hydration, oil production and the skin barrier. You will discover how to simplify your routine, understand ingredient labels, choose products with confidence and recognise when a concern needs professional or medical attention.
The book also explores facial changes, pigmentation, sensitivity, hormonal breakouts, hair thinning, nail changes, body skin and intimate skin with honesty and compassion.
This is not another anti ageing rulebook or a promise to turn back time. It is an invitation to understand the skin you are in and care for it without fear, shame or pressure.
Your skin has not betrayed you. It is changing, and with the right understanding, it can still feel calm, comfortable and beautifully yours.
