Leigh Reveals The Secret To Menopausal Skincare & A $33 "Volume In A Bottle" Kelly Swears By

In this episode of You Beauty, hosts Leigh Campbell and Kellyn McCarron dive into two major beauty topics: menopausal skincare and achieving lasting hair volume. Leigh shares science-backed insights into how declining estrogen levels during perimenopause and menopause affect skin—leading to dryness, sensitivity, and weakened barriers—while emphasizing that affordable, effective routines focus on hydration, barrier repair, and ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and phytoestrogens. She critiques branded 'menopausal skincare' as often over-marketed but validates the need for tailored solutions, recommending products like Dr. Ginny’s ESK Menopause Sensitive Skin Kit and Antipodes’ Jasmine Flower Cream. Later, Kellyn tackles a listener’s question about flat, limp hair, offering a comprehensive guide on avoiding product buildup, using clarifying shampoos, applying volumizing products to damp hair, and leveraging tools like the Dyson Airwrap. She highlights affordable, high-impact products such as the Living Proof Full Dry Volume Spray ($33) and Color Wow Raise the Root spray, stressing that volume starts with technique and product placement, not just quantity. The episode closes with a fun beauty bite on strategic tanning and body acne solutions. Key takeaways include: 1) Menopausal skin changes are driven by rapid estrogen decline, requiring simpler, hydrating routines with barrier-supporting ingredients; 2) Avoid harsh actives and overuse of protein-rich products; 3) Phytoestrogens (soy, red clover) can help mimic estrogen’s skin benefits; 4) For volume, apply volumizing products to damp hair and avoid heavy products; 5) Use clarifying shampoos every few washes to prevent buildup; 6) The Dyson Airwrap and cool shot finishing are game-changers for lasting volume; 7) Dry shampoo and texture sprays can boost volume without weighing hair down; 8) Tailor your tanning and body care to different body zones for a more natural, even look.