Spa Skin and Beauty | Skincare After 40 | Hormones, Skin Health, and Aging Well

Lindsey Holder
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Is your skincare routine no longer working the way it used to? Are you noticing more dryness, sensitivity, fine lines, or dullness even though you are doing all the right things? Welcome to Spa Skin and Beauty, a podcast for women who want real skincare results without overwhelm, especially as hormones begin to shift through perimenopause and menopause. I am Lindsey Holder, Master Esthetician and skincare success coach with over 16 years of experience helping women simplify their routines and get professional results at home. Each episode breaks down what actually changes skin after 40, what to stop doing, and how to build a simple routine that works with your skin, not against it. If you are ready for calmer, smarter skincare and results you can trust, this podcast is for you.

  1. 3D AGO

    257: I've Never Heard That Before

    What most menopause skincare advice is still getting wrong This week, I sat across from several women who all said the same thing. "I've never heard that before." Not once. Multiple times. Different women. Same response. And they weren't reacting to a new product or a trending ingredient. They were reacting to understanding, for the first time, why their skin was changing and why everything they'd been told to do wasn't working. That gap is not their fault. And it's exactly what this episode is about. What nobody is explaining Most skincare advice is built around one idea: do more. Add retinol. Exfoliate more. Layer peptides. Try a device. Increase your actives. But menopause changes skin at a structural level. When estrogen declines, it affects collagen production, barrier thickness, inflammation regulation, and healing time. No amount of surface-level escalation fixes a structural shift. So when a woman tells me her routine stopped working, it's rarely the product. It's the timing. It's the stage. The framework she was given was built for a version of her skin that no longer exists. The three moments that stopped women mid-sentence In this episode, I walk through three real questions from this week about retinol, facial devices, and exfoliation, and explain exactly why the standard answers lead intelligent, consistent women in the wrong direction during menopause. The one that lands every time: exfoliating inflammation does not fix inflammation. What actually helps Strategy has to shift when your skin stage shifts. In this episode I break down what that means practically, why barrier support comes before stimulation, and how to stop guessing and start working with your skin instead of against it. If you have ever felt like you were doing everything right and still watching your skin change in ways that feel confusing, this one is for you.   Resources  Download my Free 7 Day Skincare Guide: HERE Listen to exclusive podcast content + download my FREE esthetician-led skincare app Apple iOS: HERE Google Play: HERE Favorite Skincare Products HERE

    14 min

  2. MAR 3

    256: The 5-Minute Post-Meal Habit That Protects Collagen in Menopause

    Most collagen loss in menopause is not happening because of your skincare. It is happening after your meals. When estrogen declines, blood sugar becomes harder to regulate. Those post-meal spikes can trigger glycation, a process that stiffens collagen and accelerates visible aging. Sagging, puffiness, heaviness, and loss of definition are often structural, not topical. In this episode, I explain the overlooked 10 to 30 minute window after eating and the simple 5 minute movement habit that helps lower inflammation and support collagen preservation. This is not about dieting. It is not about extreme workouts. It is about smarter timing and protecting your structure from the inside out. If your skin feels like it is changing faster than it should, this episode will change how you see menopause skin.   Resources  Download my Free 7 Day Skincare Guide: HERE Listen to exclusive podcast content + download my FREE esthetician-led skincare app Apple iOS: HERE Google Play: HERE Favorite Skincare Products HERE

    13 min

  3. FEB 24

    255: The Most Common Skincare Mistakes I See in Menopause (And How to Fix Them Gently)

    Your skincare suddenly stopped working. Your skin looks puffier, drier, more reactive. And no matter what product you try, nothing really fixes it. Here's what I need you to hear: It's not that your skin suddenly aged. It's that menopause rewired it. And the biggest mistake I see women make in this season? Trying to fix menopausal skin with strategies built for 35-year-old skin. In this episode, I'm walking you through the most common skincare mistakes I see in menopause and how to gently recalibrate your routine so your skin can actually respond again. We're covering:  Why exfoliating MORE actually makes menopause skin worse (and what to do instead) The reason your "tried and true" routine isn't working anymore How to tell if that "puffiness" is actually inflammation, not fat gain Why chasing every new trend destabilizes menopause skin The internal support your skincare routine desperately needs This isn't about buying more products. It's not about aggressive correction or injectables. This is about understanding what has structurally shifted in your skin and rebuilding that foundation gently. Because in menopause, your skin rewards patience and precision—not intensity. If you've been layering more serums, exfoliating harder, and wondering why nothing's working… this episode will change everything. And if you're ready to stop guessing and want someone to look at YOUR skin specifically and tell you exactly what to do, I offer private Menopause Skin Strategy Intensive sessions. It's a 75-minute diagnostic where we build a clear, hormone-smart plan tailored specifically to you.   Learn more at lindseyholder.com Resources  Download my Free 7 Day Skincare Guide: HERE Listen to exclusive podcast content + download my FREE esthetician-led skincare app Apple iOS: HERE Google Play: HERE Favorite Skincare Products HERE

    16 min

  4. FEB 17

    254: Why Your Skin Changed Overnight (And the 5 Shifts That Actually Work)

    Your skin changed overnight. Your favorite moisturizer stopped working. And no matter how much hydration you pile on, your skin still feels dry, reactive, and honestly… different. If this sounds familiar, friend, you're not losing your mind. You're in menopause. And your skin is responding to a massive hormonal shift that nobody really prepared you for. Here's what the beauty industry won't tell you: buying more products isn't the answer. Understanding what's actually happening in your body and making strategic shifts? THAT'S where the transformation happens. In this episode, I'm breaking down the five evidence-based strategies that actually move the needle during menopause. We're talking about: How to update your skincare routine to work WITH your hormones (not against them) The surprising workout that triggers collagen production in your skin Why your protein needs just changed (and what to eat instead) The stress response that's aging you faster than anything else Sleep optimization strategies that actually work This isn't about anti-aging in that toxic, fear-based way. This is about feeling incredible in the body you have RIGHT NOW. This is about thriving through this transition instead of white-knuckling your way through it. And if you're ready to go even deeper, I've created a free masterclass where I teach you a lymphatic facial massage technique you can do at home in just 5 minutes. It supports detoxification, reduces puffiness, and genuinely improves how your skin looks and feels. Register for free at lindseyholder.com/masterclass Let's stop suffering through menopause and start thriving in it. Let's stop suffering through menopause and start thriving in it. Resources  Download my Free 7 Day Skincare Guide: HERE Listen to exclusive podcast content + download my FREE esthetician-led skincare app Apple iOS: HERE Google Play: HERE Favorite Skincare Products HERE

    25 min

  5. FEB 10

    253: Valentine's Day Self-Care for Midlife Women: Nourishing Your Hormones, Gut & Skin

    This is for midlife women whose bodies are changing. Who want to feel good in their skin without needles, without overwhelm, without pretending everything's fine when it's not. Real nourishment. Real rituals. Real results. Let's paint your perfect Valentine's Day. Just for you.   Resources  Download my Free 7 Day Skincare Guide: HERE   Join the waitlist for my Lymphatic Glow Method Masterclass: lindseyholder.com/masterclass Listen to exclusive podcast content + download my FREE esthetician-led skincare app Apple iOS: HERE Google Play: HERE Favorite Skincare Products HERE

    24 min

  6. FEB 3

    252: Ancient Rituals, Midlife Skin: What Cleopatra Knew About Hydration and Hormones

    Ever feel like your skin is constantly angry at you? Reactive. Stinging. Red for no reason. Like it went from cooperative to completely unpredictable the moment you hit 40? You've probably been told you're just "sensitive now." Maybe you've been diagnosed with rosacea. Maybe you've bought every gentle, fragrance-free product on the market and you're still dealing with irritation. Here's what nobody's telling you: your skin isn't just sensitive. It's inflamed. And there's a huge difference. In this episode, we're diving into something called inflammaging: the chronic, low-grade inflammation that happens in midlife and affects everything from how your skin looks to how it responds to literally every product you put on it. Most skincare approaches completely miss this. They throw more actives at the problem (more vitamin C, more retinol, more acids) which only makes inflamed skin worse. So what's the solution? Turns out, Cleopatra might have been onto something with those legendary milk and honey baths. And no, this isn't about recreating some over-the-top royal spa treatment. It's about understanding why this ritual worked for inflammatory skin and how you can bring that same genius into your own life without needing a palace, a staff, or a dairy farm. In this episode, you'll learn: What inflammaging actually is and why it's wrecking your skin after 40 Why piling on more "anti-aging" products can backfire when your skin is inflamed The anti-inflammatory science behind milk and honey (it's legit) How to create your own weekly ritual that calms your system and gives your skin permission to heal Why this approach works when everything else has failed If you're tired of your skin feeling like it's constantly fighting you, this episode might just change everything. Press play and let's talk about what your skin really needs.   Resources  Join my FREE skincare community HERE A place to learn, ask questions, and connect with women who care about skin and wellness—without the overwhelm. Download my Free 7 Day Skincare Guide: HERE   Listen to exclusive podcast content + download my FREE esthetician-led skincare app Apple iOS: HERE Google Play: HERE Favorite Skincare Products HERE

    16 min

  7. JAN 27

    251: Why Your Winter Skin Feels Off (and the Lymphatic Fix No One Talks About)

    If your skin feels dry, puffy, or like your trusted products have suddenly stopped working, you are not imagining it. This episode breaks down exactly why winter is so hard on skin over 40 and what is actually going on beneath the surface. In this conversation, I walk you through the key changes your skin goes through in your 40s, why winter magnifies those changes, and how your lymphatic system plays a critical role in how your skin looks, feels, and functions. This is not about adding more steps or more products. It is about understanding your skin differently and learning how to support it with less, not more. If you are ready to stop second-guessing your routine and start seeing real results in the mirror, this episode will give you the clarity and direction you have been looking for. Resources  Join my FREE skincare community HERE A place to learn, ask questions, and connect with women who care about skin and wellness—without the overwhelm. Download my Free 7 Day Skincare Guide: HERE Listen to exclusive podcast content + download my FREE esthetician-led skincare app Apple iOS: HERE Google Play: HERE Favorite Skincare Products HERE

    17 min

  8. JAN 20

    250: What Actually Changes Skin After 40 (And What's Just Hype)

    In this episode, I'm breaking down what really shifts in your skin after 40—and what's just overhyped noise. I'm sharing the physiological changes no one talks about, how your gut and inflammation play a surprising role, and the tools and treatments I'm currently loving (including Adipeau, A02 Hydrate, and why I personally lean on dermarolling over retinoids). You'll also hear a real client story that shows how getting to the root can change everything—from under-eye bags to forehead lines. If you're in your 40s or beyond and your skin feels like it's suddenly harder to figure out, this episode is for you. Resources  Join my FREE skincare community HERE A place to learn, ask questions, and connect with women who care about skin and wellness—without the overwhelm. Download my Free 7 Day Skincare Guide: HERE   Listen to exclusive podcast content + download my FREE esthetician-led skincare app Apple iOS: HERE Google Play: HERE Favorite Skincare Products HERE

    21 min
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Is your skincare routine no longer working the way it used to? Are you noticing more dryness, sensitivity, fine lines, or dullness even though you are doing all the right things? Welcome to Spa Skin and Beauty, a podcast for women who want real skincare results without overwhelm, especially as hormones begin to shift through perimenopause and menopause. I am Lindsey Holder, Master Esthetician and skincare success coach with over 16 years of experience helping women simplify their routines and get professional results at home. Each episode breaks down what actually changes skin after 40, what to stop doing, and how to build a simple routine that works with your skin, not against it. If you are ready for calmer, smarter skincare and results you can trust, this podcast is for you.

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