I wanted to share something personal today, -.
Have you ever wondered why I created a beauty brand specifically for women as we age?
Because for far too long, it felt like we were expected to quietly accept the changes that came with getting older — without much support, and certainly without much conversation.
When I first started City Beauty, there just weren’t many brands speaking to women in this stage of life.
Everything felt focused on pretending aging wasn’t happening at all.
And there are so many things I wish we could talk about more openly.
Like menopause.
I never got any education about it. Not what it could feel like, or how early changes can begin.
Did you know there are actually different stages your body moves through along the way?
Perimenopause
This is often where symptoms quietly begin — sometimes years before menopause itself. Hormonal shifts can start showing up as changes in sleep, mood, energy, brain fog, or metabolism.
Menopause
This officially begins after 12 consecutive months without a menstrual cycle. For many women, symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, or disrupted sleep become significantly more noticeable here.
Postmenopause
After menopause, your body continues adjusting. Some symptoms ease, while others may continue — making support just as important.
If this information takes you by surprise, you’re not alone. In fact, the majority of women I talk to don’t know about perimenopause (or that it can start as early as your late 30s).
I believe women deserve better conversations around this stage of life.
More understanding, honesty, and support. When we share with each other, we not only feel less alone…
We replace confusion with compassion.
Let's talk about this again soon. 💙
