You did everything but moisturize
You did everything right.
You cleansed. You treated. You even put on SPF.
But if you’re living in a cold climate and moving through perimenopause… there’s one step that quietly makes or breaks your skin all day:
Daytime moisturizing
Yes, melanin-rich skin needs it too (even if you don’t “feel” dry). Here are the top 3 reasons it matters right now:
1) Cold air + indoor heat = moisture loss on repeat
Winter air is already dry. Then we add indoor heat, space heaters, hot showers, and windy commutes, your skin loses water faster than you can replace it.
What that looks like on melanin-rich skin:
Ashy/gray cast (even when you’re “oily”)
Tightness or “paper” feeling by mid-day
Rough texture and dullness
Daytime moisturizer = your protective coat
It helps keep water in, buffer the cold, and reduce that constant dehydration cycle.
2) Perimenopause shifts your skin’s barrier (and it shows up as “sensitivity”)
During perimenopause, fluctuating estrogen can impact:
Oil production
Barrier strength
Inflammation levels
Recovery time
Translation: skin gets more reactive, more dry, and more “random.”
That new sensitivity, itchiness, or irritation you’re noticing? Often it’s barrier stress.
Moisturizing during the day helps reinforce the barrier so your skin can stay calm instead of constantly “on edge.”
3) Moisture helps protect your tone and glow
When your skin is dry and inflamed, it’s more likely to:
Hold onto dark marks longer
Look uneven
Overreact to products (irritation → post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation)
For melanin-rich skin, that’s important because inflammation is a shortcut to discoloration.
Hydrated skin is resilient skin
And resilient skin keeps its glow, heals cleaner, and responds better to your routine.
Quick daytime moisture checklist (simple and effective)
Apply moisturizer to slightly damp skin after you’ve applied your serum
Seal with SPF (yes, even in winter)
If you’re still feeling dry by noon: add a hydrating toner or mist or a thin second layer of moisturizer
If you want more a more personalized approach text 917-409-8053, let me know what you’re currently using and we’ll discuss next steps to adjust so your skin stays comfortable all day, even in this cold.
