At a certain point in midlife, many women start noticing something frustrating: the skincare routine that used to work suddenly… doesn’t.

You buy better products. Add more steps. Spend more money. Maybe even consider lasers or injectables. And yet your skin still feels duller, thinner, drier, more reactive, or somehow just not like you anymore.

So what’s actually happening?

In this episode of The Iconic Midlife, Roxy sits down with renowned board-certified dermatologist Dr. Jessica Weiser for a smart, nuanced conversation about what really happens to skin during perimenopause and menopause — and why pushing your skin harder may actually be the wrong approach.

They discuss:

• Why skincare routines plateau in midlife
• The hormonal shifts affecting collagen, hydration, elasticity, and recovery
• Why “more aggressive” skincare can backfire
• The overlooked middle ground between topical products and cosmetic procedures
• Why many women feel disconnected from their reflection during this stage
• The emotional side of skin changes and identity
• How practitioners are rethinking skin renewal and resilience
• The difference between “pushing” the skin and supporting its natural renewal process
• What Dr. Weiser would simplify immediately in most midlife routines
• The biggest myths women still believe about aging skin

If what we talked about resonates with you — the idea that your skin still has the ability to renew, it just needs the right support — DefenAge has put together a breakdown of exactly how this works and what makes their approach different.

✨ Visit: defenage.com/renewal

✨ Use code ROXY29 to get the DefenAge Fly Kit for just $29 (normally $98)-a special starter set designed to support midlife skin renewal.

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Exclusive Offer from DefenAge Skincare

Today’s episode is brought to you by DefenAge — advanced skincare powered by patented defensin technology designed to help rejuvenate the look of aging skin. ✨ Right now, listeners of The Iconic Midlife can get the DefenAge Fly Kit for just $29 (normally $98) at DefenAge.com/renewal using code ROXY29. If you’ve been curious about DefenAge’s breakthrough defensin technology, this is an incredible way to try it. Follow: @defenageskincare Shop here: www.DefenAge.com/renewal