If your routine suddenly feels out of step, it’s not your products, it’s your hormones. As estrogen begins to fall, the signals that keep skin strong and hydrated weaken. Dryness, breakouts, pigmentation, and slower healing start to appear, even with the same products you’ve always used. The good news: you can adapt. With smart everyday care (SPF, hydration, retinoids, vitamin C), lifestyle support (nutrition, sleep, stress), and medical options when needed (prescription treatments or hormone therapy), your skin can stay strong and healthy well into your 40s, 50s, and beyond.