As the festive season reaches its peak, a leading wellness brand is urging women navigating perimenopause and menopause to prioritise themselves. Dr Menopause is championing a new holiday mantra: "Self-care isn't selfish – especially at Christmas."
The Festive Strain on Midlife Symptoms
While Christmas is billed as the most wonderful time of the year, it can be particularly challenging for women experiencing hormonal changes. Symptoms like hot flushes, sleep disruption, and anxiety do not take a break for the holidays. The combination of winter weather, alcohol, late nights, and dry central heating can intensify these feelings, making December a period of heightened discomfort.
Physical changes add another layer of stress. According to the British Skin Foundation, 85% of women experience noticeable skin changes during menopause, including dryness, sensitivity, and pigmentation shifts. Furthermore, between 40 and 50% of women deal with menopause-related hair thinning. Despite this, over half have never spoken openly about their symptoms, often leading to a quiet erosion of confidence during a season focused on appearance and celebration.
Reclaiming the Sparkle with Targeted Solutions
Co-founded by former Vogue Beauty Editor Vikki Lee, Dr Menopause provides dermatologist-informed hair and skincare solutions designed specifically for the hormonal shifts of midlife. The brand aims to address the festive triggers that aggravate symptoms, from fragile hair worsened by styling and cold air to reactive skin inflamed by temperature swings.
"Christmas is all about sparkle, yet so many women feel the perimenopause makes them feel like they’re losing theirs," explained Vikki Lee. "With parties, gatherings and so much pressure to look festive, thinning hair and changing skin can quietly chip away at your confidence. We created Dr Menopause to give that sparkle back with honest conversations, real support and products that genuinely help."
Normalising the Conversation and Offering Support
With 46% of women too embarrassed to discuss their midlife symptoms, Dr Menopause is encouraging families and friends to use the festive period as an opportunity to normalise the conversation. The most meaningful gift for a woman during this time can be understanding, support, and products that work in harmony with her changing body.
To help with this, the brand is offering a special festive promotion. New Christmas shoppers can enjoy a 15% discount on their order by using the code XMAS15 at checkout on dr-menopause.com. This offer runs until 22nd December, which is also the last date for orders to be fulfilled in time for Christmas.
This initiative underscores the message that amidst the holiday chaos, acknowledging and addressing menopausal needs is a vital act of kindness, allowing women to feel more like themselves and truly sparkle throughout the festive season.
