One of the reasosn for this change is due to a gradual drop in your oestrogen levels. This makes it difficult for your body to produce collagen. Collagen is a protein responsible for keeping your skin elastic, hydrated and resilient; you won’t just find it in the skin but also in your hair, nails, muscles, and bones. 

With less collagen, your skin might feel looser or less firm with time.

Depending on what skin changes you’re experiencing during perimenopause, you could consider seeking support from your healthcare provider to help you address them — especially for new symptoms like vaginal dryness, vulva itching.

Medical creams like hydrocortisone which address skin inflammation and itching, are key to controlling symptoms of vulva skin issues like lichen sclerosis.