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. 1D AGO

    262: Stop Guessing. 10 Mother's Day Gifts That Actually Support Her

    Most Mother's Day gift guides look the same. Candles. Flowers. A robe. Something pretty that gets opened, appreciated, and quietly forgotten. This episode is different. If you are buying for someone in her forties, fifties, or sixties, or if you are in that season yourself, the standard gift guide is not going to cut it. Her skin has changed. Her body has changed. What used to work does not hit the same anymore. And most women are still guessing, still buying things that are not moving the needle, and quietly blaming themselves for it. That is what I wanted to change with this episode. I am walking through ten gifts plus two bonuses that actually support her right now. Not things that look good on a shelf. Things she reaches for. Things that make her feel more like herself. We talk about what is really happening to the skin and body at this stage, why volume loss is the piece the industry keeps skipping, how sleep connects to skin recovery in ways most people do not realize, and why the internal picture matters just as much as anything she is putting on her face. We also get into lymphatic support, clean beauty swaps that actually make a difference, the electrolyte and hydration conversation done properly, and why a blood test might be the most genuinely useful thing on this entire list. And I am sharing something personal. My skin assessment is open right now for just $27. It is a limited offering and not yet on my website, but the link is below. If she has been doing all the things and still not seeing results, this is where I would start. Real clarity, a real plan, no more guessing. Plus two bonuses at the end that I think pair beautifully together, one practical, one emotional, and both exactly right for where she is in this chapter. Link to the skin assessment and everything mentioned in this episode is below $27 Skin Assessment HERE 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

    27 min

  2. APR 7

    261: Why Your Face Looks Puffier During Menopause

    Let me ask you something. When you look in the mirror in the morning, does your face feel like yours? Because so many women I talk to describe the same thing. Puffier. Heavier. Softer in places that used to feel defined. And they have tried everything to fix it. Different products. Better serums. More steps. Nothing works. And here is why. They are trying to fix a systems problem with a skincare solution. In this episode, I am getting into what is actually happening underneath your skin during menopause. The lymphatic slowdown, the cortisol connection, the sleep piece nobody talks about. And why understanding this changes everything about how you approach your face. This is not about adding more. It is about finally understanding what your body is trying to tell 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

    20 min

  3. MAR 31

    260: Why AI Skincare Advice Is Not Enough for Menopause Skin

    What happens when you take a real skincare question and run it through AI to see how it does? Some of the answers were actually impressive. But what it got wrong, what it missed entirely, and where it fell completely short tells you everything about why information is not the same as strategy. In this episode I walk through exactly where AI succeeds with skin questions and where it breaks down, including getting protocol order wrong, misidentifying specific ingredients, and missing tools that can make a significant difference in how skin actually heals and responds. If you have ever followed advice that made sense on paper but did not move the needle on your skin, this episode will show you why. And more importantly, what a real strategy for menopausal skin actually looks like. Hit play and let's talk about what AI cannot tell 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

    17 min

  4. MAR 24

    259: Why Your Skin Bruises More Easily After 40

    If you have been noticing bruises appearing out of nowhere and wondering why your skin suddenly feels more fragile, this episode is for you. Most women assume easier bruising is just a normal part of getting older. But what is actually happening goes much deeper than that, and understanding it changes everything about how you care for your skin during this stage of life. In this episode you will learn why collagen decline, slower lymphatic circulation, and a thinning dermis are all connected to the bruising you are seeing, why your skin and your skincare routine may have started feeling different at the exact same time, and what your skin actually needs now versus what worked before. This is not about doing more. It is about understanding what is happening so you can support your skin in a way that makes sense for where you are right now. Hit play and let's talk about what your skin is really trying to tell 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

    12 min

  5. MAR 17

    258: What Botox Does to Lymphatic Flow (And Why It Matters in Menopause)

    If your face has been looking puffy, less defined, or more stagnant lately, this episode is for you. This is not an anti-Botox conversation. But it is a conversation that almost never happens in the skincare world, and once you hear it, you will not be able to unhear it. In this episode I am breaking down the connection between Botox, lymphatic flow, and menopausal skin. Because when hormones shift, the skin is already working with a smaller healing budget. And there are things we may be doing, completely unknowingly, that slow down the skin's natural drainage and recovery even further. We cover: What your lymphatic system actually does for your skin and why it matters more in menopause than most people realize How facial muscle movement supports lymphatic circulation and what happens when that movement is reduced Why midlife skin often looks puffy, stagnant, or less defined and why adding more products is rarely the answer The four-pillar framework I built the Menopause Skin Recalibration Method around, and why structure always comes before stimulation If your skin has been feeling confusing or unpredictable, this episode will help you understand what is actually happening and what to do about 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

    13 min

  6. MAR 10

    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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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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