Menopause, Skin Changes & How LED Light Therapy Can Help
Written by an independant, certified dermatologist
As hormone levels begin to shift in your 40s and 50s, your skin is often the first place it shows. Whether you’re in perimenopause or full menopause, you may start to notice unwelcome changes: fine lines deepening, loss of firmness, dryness, sensitivity, or even breakouts making an unexpected return.
But there’s good news. One of the most promising non-invasive ways to support menopausal skin is through LED light therapy - a science-backed method proven to target many of the exact skin concerns brought on by hormonal change.
In this article, we’ll break down what happens to your skin during menopause, and how different LED wavelengths can help bring balance, strength, and glow back to your complexion.
The Skin Changes You Can Expect During Menopause
During perimenopause and menopause, estrogen and progesterone levels drop - which has a knock-on effect on the skin’s structure and appearance.
Key changes include:
- Collagen & elastin loss: Up to 30% of collagen is lost in the first five years post-menopause, leading to sagging, fine lines and deeper wrinkles.
- Thinner, drier skin: Oil production drops, causing dryness, tightness, and reduced radiance.
- Sensitivity & inflammation: Skin becomes more reactive, making it prone to redness, rosacea, and barrier damage.
- Adult acne or breakouts: Hormonal imbalances can trigger breakouts, especially around the jawline and chin.
Sound familiar? You’re not alone — and LED light therapy offers a safe, gentle solution that works with your skin’s natural healing mechanisms.
How LED Light Therapy Helps Menopausal Skin
Unlike creams that sit on the surface, LED therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to penetrate the skin and stimulate change from within — especially helpful when your skin becomes slower to regenerate with age.
The DermaGlow V2 Mask uses 168 medical-grade LEDs placed just 0.5–1cm from the skin — ensuring maximum absorption and quicker results. Here’s how it helps menopausal skin thrive:
💡 Red (640nm) & Deep Near-Infrared (1072nm)
These wavelengths are your anti-ageing powerhouses. They stimulate collagen and elastin production, helping to visibly lift sagging skin, reduce wrinkle depth, and restore firmness lost due to declining estrogen.
Clinically shown to reduce fine lines and firm skin in just 2–4 weeks.
💡 Near-Infrared (840nm)
Ideal for soothing inflammation and improving circulation — often compromised during menopause. This wavelength supports skin repair, helps calm rosacea, and boosts nutrient delivery to skin cells.
💡 Yellow & Green Light
These reduce redness, sensitivity, and blotchiness, which many women experience more often during perimenopause. Yellow is especially good for stressed skin, while green targets dilated vessels and pigmentation.
💡 Purple, Blue & Cyan Light
If menopause has triggered blemishes or breakouts, these modes help neutralise acne-causing bacteria while calming inflammation and improving skin texture.
Real Results - Backed by Science
In a 4-week user study of the DermaGlow V2:
- 96% saw visibly reduced wrinkles
- 98% reported firmer skin
- 95% noticed brighter, more radiant skin
And because the mask covers both face and neck, you’re not leaving the most delicate, tell-tale areas untreated.
How to Use the DermaGlow V2 for Menopausal Skin
- Choose your light mode: Start with Red + Deep Infrared for age-related concerns. Use Yellow or Green to calm irritation, or Blue for breakouts.
- Use daily for 5 minutes: The DermaGlow V2 is safe to use every day and includes a printed guide to help you personalise your plan.
- Follow with skincare: After treatment, apply your usual serum and moisturiser to lock in hydration and support skin recovery.
Final Thoughts
Menopause might be inevitable - but skin decline doesn’t have to be.
With the right tools, you can stimulate your skin’s own renewal mechanisms and fight back against the common signs of hormonal ageing.
The DermaGlow V2 LED Mask was designed specifically with mature, sensitive skin in mind. With deeper penetration, full-face coverage, and 7 clinically-backed wavelengths (including 1072nm deep infrared), it’s one of the most powerful at-home devices for menopausal skin support.
Your glow is still within reach.
All it takes is 5 minutes a day.