We’ve all heard of the hot flashes, weight gain, and mood swings associated with menopause. But more and more, we’re finally opening up about some of the lesser-known side effects that appear in women around midlife.
Skin issues is one of them. It might (or might not) be top of your list of priorities, but the sudden drop in oestrogen during menopause can take a toll on your skin, causing thinness, dryness, redness, sagging, and sun sensitivity.
While there are plenty of products out there to target anti-ageing, the discomfort surrounding menopausal skin is too often ignored.
Having had a knock to her confidence after experiencing sudden skin dryness, redness and sensitivity in her 40s, former banker Jackie Lamyman created Made of More in an attempt to change that.
Unlike other brands that target ageing, its hero product Rescue Balm is designed specifically for skin comfort in mid-life.
Formulated in collaboration with women’s health specialist Dr Dhesi, the balm is made up of mostly hemp seed oil, which can help to restore the skin barrier and improve hydration, as well as regulate sebum production, so you’ll likely see fewer breakouts.
But that’s not all, the balm also contains Korean Bush Clover and fermented mushrooms, which are ideal for reducing puffiness and supporting collagen production, helping your skin feel overall less aggravated.
But it’s not all theoretical: the balm has serious results. After four weeks of using it, nine out of 10 women saw a reduction in redness and improved hydration, while 100% reported at least one skin improvement.
So it makes total sense that the balm has received 19 industry awards including Marie Claire’s best skincare for redness in 2025, and has tons of reviews averaging 4.8 stars touting the balm’s ability to soothe skin.
“My skin was so reactive, with nasty flare ups, but has now cleared and I’ve not suffered since starting using Made Of More Rescue Balm,” said Karoline.
Another reviewer said it’s worked wonders on their skin: “I’d given up. My face was on fire. I tried everything, I paid for a private consultation at the hospital, but nothing worked. What this little tube has cleared up, I can’t tell you.”
Meanwhile, Eleanor said the balm cleared her skin in as little as a week: “The rosacea, sensitivity and breakouts I suffered with were completely gone in about seven days.”
If you’ve been searching for a solution for menopausal skin, we’ve got you £10 off sitewide on Made of More with the code ‘RESCUE’ so you can try it out for yourself.
That makes the Rescue Balm just £25. Hurry, though, the code will only last until 31 October.
