The Menopausal Minute

The Menopausal Minute

Yes, I Have Acne and Wrinkles

I’m Very Special.

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Allie Theiss, MSc CSC ABS
Aug 20, 2025
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It’s like my face couldn’t make up its mind. One side said, “Let’s relive high school—breakouts galore!” while the other said, “Nah, let’s lean into deep smile lines and crow’s feet.”

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So here I am: pimples and wrinkles. A true overachiever.

The beauty industry doesn’t even know what to do with us. We’re too “mature” f…

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