Case Study: Post-Menopausal Oily & Congestion-Prone Skin (50)

Post-Menopausal Oily Skin with Dehydration, Congestion, Enlarged Pores & Age-Related Changes

The skin presented with surface oiliness alongside dehydration, enlarged pores, congestion-prone areas, post-inflammatory marks, and visible fine lines. Although active acne was no longer present, hormonal changes had slowed skin renewal and collagen production, making pores more visible and texture uneven while dehydration accelerated ageing.

Before

Our Approach:

We addressed oil regulation, hydration, congestion, and ageing simultaneously.
Rather than stripping oil, the focus was on restoring water balance, supporting collagen, and introducing controlled resurfacing to improve pore clarity and texture. Homecare maintained daily regulation, while clinic treatments accelerated renewal safely over a structured 12-week plan.

Clinic treatments 

Clinic treatments were designed to regulate excess oil production and reduce dead skin cell buildup that leads to congestion, while simultaneously increasing hydration levels to maintain skin balance.

  • Regular lactic acid peels to support controlled resurfacing and pore clarity
  • Hyaluronic acid infusions to restore hydration and elasticity
  • Collagen-supportive treatments to improve firmness and pore appearance

Treatments were rotated to maintain progress while allowing adequate recovery for hormonally altered skin.

 

Homecare Strategy

Morning

  • dOre Micellar Water Cleanser – Cleanses without stripping to prevent dehydration-driven oil overproduction.
  • dOre Hydrating Vitamin Mist – Restores hydration, improves elasticity, and supports balanced oil flow.
  • dOre Triple C Serum – Provides antioxidant protection, brightens post-inflammatory marks, and supports collagen.
  • dOre Collastin + C Booster – Reinforces collagen and elasticity affected by post-menopausal decline.
  • dOre Wrinkle Fix – Applied selectively to expression lines for targeted wrinkle support without overstimulation.

Evening

  • dOre Creamy Clay Cleanser – Removes excess oil and impurities while maintaining hydration and barrier comfort.
  • dOre Hydrating Vitamin Mist – Prevents tightness and supports overnight repair.
  • dOre Skin Normalising Serum – Regulates oil flow, refines pores, and supports controlled resurfacing.
  • dOre Collastin + C Booster – Supports collagen repair during the skin’s natural recovery phase.

Weekly

  • dOre Skin Polish (2–3× weekly) – Helps prevent congestion buildup and supports smoother texture without irritation.

Results (12 Weeks)

We focused on

• Normalising oil flow without disrupting the barrier
• Restoring hydration to support enzymatic cell turnover
• Supporting collagen to improve elasticity and pore appearance
• Introducing controlled resurfacing to prevent congestion buildup
• Gradually treating pigmentation and post-inflammatory marks

The result is:

  • Improved oil balance without increased dehydration
  • Clearer-appearing pores and reduced congestion
  • Smoother texture and more even tone
  • Increased hydration and skin comfort
  • Softened fine lines and improved elasticity
  • Gradual fading of post-inflammatory marks

 

Homecare was essential to keep the skin hydrated meanwhile prevent excess oil flow and dead skincell build up between treatments.

Key takeaway:
Post-menopausal oily skin requires balance, not stripping. When hydration, collagen support, controlled resurfacing, and consistent homecare work together, the skin becomes clearer, smoother, and more resilient without congestion rebound.