This post offers 15 perimenopause products every 40’s and 50’s woman should know about.
It’s been said that age is all in your mind and that the trick to staying young is to keep it from creeping down into your body.
Well, for perimenopausal women… that’s a lot easier said than done.
If you’re deep in the throes of perimenopause, full-blown menopause or you’ve been “feeling your age,” you’re in good company. Every time I’m with women in their 40’s and 50’s the subject of menopause (and all its crummy symptoms) always seems to surface during the conversation.
What’s refreshing to me is that after years of brushing the subject of menopause under the rug, as if its something women should fear or be ashamed of, we’re finally beginning to talk about it, share our experiences and lean on one another for support.
It’s inevitable. As frustrating as it is, we’re all going to reach that threshold in our lives. It’s our decision whether we curl up in a ball and feel sorry for ourselves or fight our way through it by beating those symptoms down one by one.
As a mom who’s battled perimenopausal symptoms for years, I oftentimes found myself silently suffering with little direction on where to turn to ease my symptoms, which is why I set out to find products that actually worked.
After many years of trying literally dozens of products, I found a handful of amazing perimenopausal and anti-aging products that changed the way I felt and the way I felt about myself. After all, menopause and the way our bodies shift through the process isn’t just physical. It has a nasty way of impacting our self-esteem, our mood and our outlook on life.
Let’s face it, as women we all need a little help to get through the day so we can put our best foot forward to face our busy lives. Plus, when we feel better and feel better about ourselves, we become better moms, wives, sisters and friends.
Every perimenopause and anti-aging product I’m sharing with you are products I use nearly every single day. In some small way, each has helped me get through this tumultuous time in my life. Collectively, they’ve been a powerhouse of self-help products that have given me a new lease on life. I hope you find this information helpful! Even if you find one that works for you, I’ll be thrilled!
It’s important to note that just because these products worked for me doesn’t mean they’ll necessarily work as well for you. And, as always, it’s important to conduct your own research and chat with your doctor or health care provider before trying any new product.
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Here are 15 Perimenopause (and anti-aging) products every 40’s and 50’s woman should know about:
1) Relizen: 100% Non-Hormonal Supplement for Hot Flashes
Of all my perimenopausal symptoms, the most debilitating was the night sweats and hot flashes. I tried dozens of products, none of which worked effectively. Then I tried Relizen. This product has been a life-changer for me. Not only did it help with my hot flashes and night sweats, I felt better overall. I had more energy, I was sleeping better and I felt less anxious and irritable.
It’s a 100% non-hormonal treatment that’s plant-based made from a blend of Swedish flower pollen extract. The product is widely used in Europe and is becoming more widely known in the U.S. After three months of taking relizen, 93% of women agreed it worked for them, 66% had a reduction in night sweats, 54% had decreased irritability, 51% had less fatigue and 47% of women said they slept better. To combat hot flashes and a host of other perimenopausal symptoms. this is one product every 40’s and 50’s woman should know about.
2) Vitamins Shampoo for Thinning Hair
If hot flashes, night sweats, moodiness and bloating isn’t enough to send us over the edge, we look in the mirror and notice our hair just isn’t what it used to be. A widening part, thinning at the crown and temples, a brittle texture… it’s a crummy reminder that our youth is slipping through our fingers.
While every menopausal symptom we’re experiencing may not be completely manageable, thinning hair is. This product worked beautifully for me. In fact, it worked so well that my hairdresser noticed, asked me what I was using and is now recommending it to his clients. It’s specially formulated to naturally help fight thinning hair due to hormone imbalances, thyroid symptoms, and scalp problems.
3) Hyperbiotics Pro-15 for a Healthy Digestive Tract
I know plenty of people who don’t see the value or benefit of taking vitamins and supplements to improve health. I, on the other hand, am a firm believer that regardless of how well I try to take care of myself, I always seem to fall short nutritionally on any given day. Among the many vitamins and supplements I take every day is a probiotic. It helps combat my menopausal bloating and keeps my digestive tract healthy. This particular brand is great because the probiotic organisms are released slowly over an 8-10 hour period so they reach deep into the digestive tract to maximize its benefits.
4) Living Proof Amp2 for Hair Volume and Manageability
If you could see the number of shampoo, cream rinse, hair volumizing and hairspray bottles in my bathroom you’d see… I’ve tried them all! (Or, at least it feels like I have.) I love this product.
When I was watching a hair tutorial video by Dominique Sachse, (who, by the way, has fabulous makeup and hair tutorials for “seasoned” women), she recommended this product and I thought I’d give it a try. It’s a light cream that instantly adds volume and wonderful manageability to your hair. And, we all know how menopause has a way of zapping our hair of moisture and manageability. What I love about this particular product is that it makes your hair touchable and natural without looking or feeling sticky.
5) LilyAna Naturals Retinol Cream Moisturizer
If you’re anything like me, you’ve tried more than a few anti-aging creams and serums only to find out weeks later that the bundle of bucks you just spent on a product didn’t seem to work at all. While I can’t attest that this will work as well for you as it does for me, take it from the Amazon reviews – more than 4,000 women swear by it.
What’s great about it is that it doesn’t dry the heck out of your skin. In fact, it’s so gentle you can use it every day and night with fantastic results without having your skin flake, peel or completely dry out. It has a ton of great ingredients in it to nourish the skin like Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E, Green Tea, Shae Butter, and Jojoba Oil. Oh, and the best part? Most people see immediate results including visible changes in fine lines, wrinkles and sun damage. It also improves uneven skin tone while improving skin texture and overall appearance.
6) LilyAna Naturals Eye Cream with Rosehip & Hibiscus
If you haven’t noticed, I’m a BIG fan of LilyAna Naturals. They make awesome products that really work and they’re very reasonably priced. While I have a tendency to keep trying new eye creams (I guess I keep looking for the “one” miracle treatment that’s the cure-all for all my problems), I always go back to the LilyAna Naturals Eye Cream.
It’s completely rejuvenating and works to tighten and lift the skin under my eyes when I’m tired, it brightens and firms and it’s just an overall great hydrating cream that minimizes the look of fine lines and wrinkles. The formula they use has Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Rosehip Seed Oil, and Organic Hibiscus Flower Extract. It’s great for your face, neck and I like it because I can put it on after I shower in the morning and it’s not greasy so I can apply my makeup right over it.
7) Baebody Eye Gel
This little hidden gem is my go-to eye gel when I’ve had a rough night of sleep. I stumbled onto this product a while ago and I haven’t looked back since. But, then again don’t take my word for it. Check out the more than 14k positive reviews! This product is great for combatting puffiness and dark circles (something we all get when we get older) and it helps reduce the appearance of eye bags, fine lines and sagginess around the eyes. It has a bunch of powerhouse ingredients in it like Peptide Complex, Matrixyl 3000, Vitamin E, Jojoba Oil, and Amino Acid Blend.
8) Joy-Filled Dietary Supplement by Happy Healthy Hippie
Happiness in a bottle. Seriously! I think every 40’s and 50’s woman can agree that our hormones sometimes get the best of us which can dramatically affect our mood. Considering the fact that I’ve never been one for anti-depressants, (I’m not condemning them, mind you. I feel if you need them and you and your doctor feel it’s the right option for you, then go for it), I went on the hunt for something – anything – that would keep my mood in check.
By nature, I’m a happy person and the fact that my hormones were impacting my mood was frustrating. This supplement worked wonders for me. It took a while to kick in, but I definitely noticed a difference. What I like about it is that it’s 100% plant-based and works to control anxiety, your mood, and even depression. It has seven powerful herbs that work in harmony to help keep you happy – something every perimenopausal (and menopausal) woman needs!
9) IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Anti-Aging Waterproof Concealer
One of the crummy things about getting older is that the skin beneath our eyes thins causing dark circles (among other things). With this product, you won’t have to worry about dark circles anymore. Interestingly, it was given a “100 score for coverage” in an article by Good Housekeeping entitled: “10 Best Concealers That Will Make Your Skin Look Flawless.”
Having tried this product, I can tell you, it works! Besides the great coverage the product offers, it’s also waterproof which means it’s going to last longer. And, if you’ve ever put your makeup on and looked in the mirror two hours later looking like you didn’t put a stitch on, you know how frustrating it can be. This product is great for dark circles, blemishes, and even severe undereye discoloration. (Note: At about $28 a tube, it’s not the cheapest concealer on the market, but a little goes a LONG way, so one tube lasts a while!)
10) Castor Oil for Thicker Eye Lashes
I’ll bet you’re wondering what the heck Castor Oil is doing on my list? Well, hear me out on this one. It’s a sad reality, but when we age our lashes become thinner, they fall out more easily and they just don’t grow as thick and luxurious as they did when were young. The good news is, there’s an easy (and cheap) fix you may not know about!
It turns out our grandmothers knew what they were doing when they kept Castor Oil on hand! Among its many other uses, Castor Oil is easily the most amazing at-home remedy for gorgeous, thick eyelashes.
I’ve tried several of the fancy expensive lash serums and I’m not going to lie, most of them worked. But, I couldn’t help but wonder what chemicals I was putting so dangerously close to my eyes. Plus, they’re expensive. After doing research, I started using Castor Oil. The vegetable oil is packed with beneficial nutrients including proteins, minerals, fatty acids such as oleic, linoleic, stearic, and palmitic ricinoleic acids and it also has antifungal and antibacterial properties. It promotes lash growth, gives lashes a healthy glossy look and moisturizes them to prevent loss or breakage. (Hint: It works great on thinning eyebrows, too!) Plus, it’s completely safe for use around the eyes. For tips and tricks on how to apply it to your lashes, Click Here.
11) L’OREAL Infallible Pro-Matte 16-Hour Powder
Every once in awhile I stumble upon a product that performs much better than any of the other far more expensive products I’ve tried. L’oreal’s Infallible Pro-Matte is an amazing product. I use it every single day – sometimes over my foundation or on those days when I’m rushing out the door and don’t have time to put on any makeup. I’ll sweep this powder across my face with a coat of mascara on my lashes and I’m on my way.
Let’s face it, when we get older our skin changes – a lot. It’s not as soft or luminous and our pores become more pronounced. This product will give you the complexion you haven’t had in a while. It’s also great at absorbing excess oil and shine, and it lasts a long time so you don’t have to keep reapplying it. It just goes to show you that expensive isn’t always the best!
12) Instantly Ageless by Jeunesse
If you haven’t heard of Jeunesse Global products you likely will. My husband and I are wonderful friends with the owners of Jeunesse. It’s a multi-billion dollar company (no, really… the company has taken the beauty industry by a storm) and, for good reason. Their products work! A couple of years ago, the owners, Randy and Wendy Ray, were kind enough to send me a huge box filled to the brim with a variety of their products. Being the anti-aging guru I am, I tried every single one of their products and loved them all!
You really can’t go wrong with any of their products. However, the one that fascinated me the most was their Instantly Ageless product. This is my all-time favorite go-to beauty secret when I’m going to a party, out to dinner with friends or have a special event I’m attending where I want to look (a lot) younger around my eyes. The trick with this product is to apply a VERY thin layer around your eyes. It’s a fabulous product that works up to 8 full hours and honestly, I swear by it.
13) Hydrogen Peroxide Mixed with Baking Soda for Teeth & Gums
A couple of years ago, during one of my regular dental cleanings, I was absolutely shocked to hear that I had a cavity. I hadn’t had a cavity in more than 20 years and I was baffled. I was told that as we age, not only do our gums change and recede but our saliva changes which can trigger cavities. Who knew, right? Anyway, being the do-it-yourselfer that I am, I set out on a mission to find a solution to the problem.
What I found is that by combining two simple ingredients – Hydrogen Peroxide and Baking Soda – I could create a paste that not only naturally whitened my teeth substantially, (and, for a lot less money than expensive teeth whitening strips), but also greatly improved the health of my gums. During my next cleaning, my dentist was amazed to see the improvement in my gums. Although they weren’t bad to begin with, the dentist noticed a 50% improvement in my gums and, of course, my teeth were incredibly whiter! If you’re skeptical (like I was) check out this post by Colgate!
To make the paste, simply combine about two tablespoons of Hydrogen Peroxide with one tablespoon of baking soda. Stir into a paste. Brush and let the paste stand on your teeth for about a minute and rinse. BUY HYDROGEN PEROXIDE HERE (or pick it up at your local drug store.)
14) L’OREAL Magic Root Cover Up
I’m not sure if your hair grows faster when you’re older (probably not) or if I’m just tired of coloring my hair, but it seems my grey roots are showing up every three weeks. It’s crazy! Thankfully, I found an easy way to push out my scheduled hair colorings a week (or maybe even two) by spraying my roots with L’oreal’s Magic Root Cover-Up. Honestly, this is the best little invention! Just spray on roots and it lasts until your next washing.
Although they don’t have a huge variety of colors to choose from, they offer enough to get close to most hair colors. For me, this product has proven to be a life-saver when life gets hectic and I don’t have time to get to a salon. Plus, not only is it saving me money, it’s keeping my hair far healthier by reducing the number of times I color my hair. This is definitely a product every 40’s and 50’s woman should know about!
15) Alive Women’s Energy Multi-Vitamin
Whether you’re perimenopausal or in full-blown menopause, nothing can take the place of good nutrition and exercise to combat your symptoms. Everything from our mood swings and hot flashes to our inability to sleep well (and stay asleep) to the bloating we oftentimes feel, can be minimized by eating a healthy well-balanced diet and exercising regularly. Still, as a mom who’s dedicated to eating right and exercising, I still fall short at times which is why I take a vitamin supplement.
After talking with healthcare experts and numerous health food store managers, the #1 vitamin that’s flying off the shelves is Alive. The reason this vitamin is so amazing is that it has max potency of every important vitamin women need to stay healthy. Plus, it has a ton of orchard fruits and garden veggies packed right into the vitamin – because seriously, how many of us actually eat the RDA of fruits and veggies in our normal day? As always, I recommend doing your own research to determine if this vitamin is right for you, but it’s been my vitamin of choice for years now I’m the healthiest I’ve ever been!
Don’t allow your perimenopausal symptoms or the frustrating signs of aging to get you down. Fight back by continually looking for products that work for you, talking with your healthcare provider and sharing insight with other women. You don’t have to suffer in silence any longer! Please feel free to share your thoughts, products you love that have worked for you or any other insight you’d like to share in the comments section below. We’re in this together, ladies!