Menopause is a big flare up time in acne for many people, and it’s something to consider if you are suffering through it. In general terms, if you are going through menopause as every woman eventually has to, you are likely to experience hot flashes, dryness, mood swings, sleep disruptions, irritability, and general discomfort. Basically speaking, women have both estrogen and a small amount of testosterone flowing through their body at any given time, and when they go through menopause, there are higher levels of testosterone in comparison to estrogen. This over time means that frankly your skin will start producing more sebum for one thing. Producing more sebum or oils means you will naturally have greater outbreaks and greater problems in general. This being the case, you need to take greater lengths than you may be used to. Most women don’t have acne at this age, but some do. So either way, start using a better cleanser, an acne specific cleanser. Also just step up the regularity of your skincare regimen. This will obviously help you to achieve better results in general, and you really can’t go wrong with taking it an extra step further in fighting these hormonally based problems in general.