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My Must Haves For Surviving Perimenopause!
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items Look, perimenopause is no walk in the park. And my mom never spoke to me about menopause, much less perimenopause. I doubt she even knew what perimenopause was. Sadly, she died two years ago so I'm on this struggle bus alone and hoping I can give wha...
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Skincare
Hotflash Supports
Pain/Discomfort Supports
Skincare
Our skin is constantly changing in perimenopause. One moment my skin is like leather and the next it's like an oil slick. I'm finding I need a wide range of products, so these are the ones I use right now to support my changing skin.
A necessity for dry and itchy skin
Dry & Itchy skin treatments
I adore this skincare. After I shower, my skin immediately starts itching. But I use the splash salve in the shower, then the water balm and good aura immediately after to hold off the itching!!
Hanni Skincare
Love Love Love this brand. It has infused my face with moisture, which has felt so dehydrated for so long. And it doesn't cost an arm and a leg!
Hydration Support for Aging Skin
My large chest sometimes leads to red skin under my breasts. This powder (talc-free) helps soothe the red and any itch from irritated skin.
Gold Bond Powder for the TaTas
Hands down some of the best odor control for ALL our parts. With those pesky hormone fluctuations I can wake up in a sweat. Having deoderant I can put along creases of my legs, underarms, and underboobs helps SO much. I love their wipes the best.
Lume Whole Body Deodorant
Hotflash Supports
Gurls, I am my own freaking furnace. Here are some of my favorite solutions/mitigation ideas that help me!
Small enough to pack, large enough to keep you cool.
My favorite portable fan
Sometimes you just need a cool cloth on your body, but you're busy moving around. These are great to have (and I sent some with my teen to sleepaway camp this summer too!)
Chill-Its Cooling Bandana Headband
In a pinch, having this in my pocketbook saves me! (this isn't the one I have as I got one as a gift, but this is an example)
Portable Mini Phone Fan
Pain/Discomfort Supports
Between joint pain, plantar troubles, and restless legs my body can sometimes feel like a mess. Here are some of my hacks to help make those sore/tired muscles and joints feel better!
I get restless legs at night - often a symptom of perimenopause. This ALWAYS calms it down so I can fall asleep.
CALM Magnesium supplement drink
My favorite balm to help with perimenopause induced joint pain
Joint Pain support in Peri
These might seem silly, but they WORK! I'll be honest, my daughter has the black cat and there's something about a sweet weighted cat on my sore shoulder or back that has a microwaveable insert that makes you feel calm and less stress!
Uoozii Weighted Stuffed Animals
Along with the tiger balm, I find arnica gel or cream to really help with sore muscles/joints. I have a lot of hip pain and this is a must at nighttime!
Arnica Gel for pain, stiffness and swelling!
I have high arches AND plantar fasciitis - which perimenopause has exacerbated. These inserts (while expensive) can support my high arches and soothe PF pain. They have helped save my feet, allowing me to keep walking for exercise. Plus they last a l...
Aetrex Orthotics for Foot Pain
Having these shoes with the inserts and arnica/tiger balm have soothed the majority of my perimenopausal foot pain!!!
Women's Clifton 10 - BEST shoes for foot pain!