The Menopause Disruptor Podcast
Why Hormone Shifts Are Changing A Woman's Skin with Stacey Berger
Today Mary is joined by Stacey Berger, a beauty industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience developing and manufacturing skincare and haircare across clinical and mass-market beauty. Stacey shares what she discovered about the dramatic changes women's skin can experience during perimenopause and post-menopause, and why traditional skincare approaches may not address the hormonal shifts happening beneath the surface. The conversation explores the seven interconnected shifts that can affect midlife skin, including dryness and hydration, barrier fragility, slower skin recovery, dullness and uneven tone, texture and fine lines, slower cellular turnover, and loss of firmness, elasticity, and density. Stacey explains how these changes influenced the development of Sum of All, a skincare system designed specifically for peri- to post-menopausal skin. Mary and Stacey also unpack the science behind peptides, phytoestrogens, adaptogens, retinol, collagen, antioxidants, and botanical ingredients, while challenging the traditional anti-aging narrative and exploring what it could look like to focus instead on healthier, stronger, more resilient skin. Key Points: • The seven major shifts that can occur in women's skin during hormonal change and why midlife skincare needs to account for these interconnected changes. • Moving Beyond Anti-Aging: The idea that women need to erase wrinkles or look younger is being pushed aside to focus instead on skin longevity, health, resilience, and looking like the best version of yourself. • Why an ingredient's presence on an INCI list doesn't necessarily tell the whole story, and why ingredient percentages, formulation, clinical data, and how ingredients work together matter. • Peptides, Phytoestrogens & Adaptogens: How these components are intended to support collagen signaling, address oxidative stress and inflammation, and support hormone-affected skin. • The AP² Longevity Platform: A proprietary platform used throughout the Sum of All line, combining phytoestrogens, peptides, and adaptogenic chaga mushroom. • Simpler Skincare: Streamlining your morning and evening routine and the unnecessary layering of numerous products can complicate midlife skincare. • Retinol & Sensitive Skin: Encapsulated retinol is a delivery systems that may make retinol more tolerable for women who have struggled with sensitivity. • Why traditional collagen molecules are too large to penetrate the skin and the role of collagen-boosting peptides and topical ingredients • Skin Beyond the Face: Caring for the neck, chest, hands, and arms, where sun damage and other visible changes can appear is equally as important. Connect: • Sum of All: https://sumofall.com/ • Instagram: @Sum_of_All_Beauty Let us know if you're liking the show! Hen's Den Yoga A serene and cozy home studio nestled in the Comox Valley offering a variety of wellness classes. Support the show Meet the host, Mary , a certified Menopause Doula and Women’s Coaching Specialist. Mary is also a corporate educator, helping forward-thinking organizations foster a menopause-friendly workplace and design policies and accommodations for employees. Click to learn more https://emmeellecoaching.com/menopauseatwork Turn your menopause transition into a transformation with the Menopause Intelligence Course (MQ), an 8-module, self-paced learning experience, empowering you to take agency over your health and make informed decisions with your healthcare team. Connect: Instagram @menopausedisruptorpodcast LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/maryhelenlee/ Subscribe on Substack @emmeellecoaching Disclaimer: Information shared is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional.
