As experts in sensitive sun care, we know that anyone of any age can experience prickly heat rash, and that includes women of menopausal age.
Discover how to reduce your risk of menopause prickly heat as we explain the causes of menopause heat rash and share menopause-friendly natural skin care products that will help your skin breathe through the menopause and beyond.
At a glance
- When sweat becomes trapped in the skin, it can trigger prickly heat (heat rash)
- Women who sweat more during the menopause may be more at risk of menopause prickly heat
- To reduce your risk of menopause heat rash, keep cool and use non-pore clogging personal care products, including SPF
- Try Green People Scent Free Sun Cream SPF30, natural sun care that protects without clogging pores
Is prickly heat common during menopause?
It's a really common question we hear: "Why am I suddenly getting prickly heat rash?" If your heat rash seems to have started around the time of menopause, it's very possible that your changing hormones are playing a role.
You see, one way your skin can react to the hormonal shifts during menopause is by producing more sweat – not just during those nighttime flushes, but sometimes throughout the day too.
When personal care products or even clothing block your pores, that extra sweat can get trapped. This can sometimes lead to menopause prickly heat – a rather uncomfortable, itchy, and sometimes painful rash.
Are menopausal night sweats linked to prickly heat or skin irritation?
While we can't definitively say that night sweats cause menopause heat rash, we do know that trapped sweat can certainly contribute to this itchy skin irritation.
If you're experiencing menopausal night sweats and waking up with a heat rash, helping your skin breathe overnight can make a real difference. Here are a few gentle things you might like to try.
- Cotton on: Swap synthetic bed linen and pjs for light, breathable cotton fabrics
- Air: Leave your bedroom window ajar to cool the room
- Fan: Keep a handheld fan by your bed and use it to cool your skin before you go to sleep
- Cool: Keep a cooling spritz on your bed and use it to refresh the skin as and when needed
- Shower: Help your skin breathe overnight by washing away daily dirt and pollution
- Refresh: Apply a non-pore clogging deodorant before bed that protects against night sweats while still allowing your skin to breathe
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Your menopause heat rash routine: day and night
As experts in sensitive skin, we’ve created a day-to-night menopause skin care routine for women who experience heat rash during menopause.
Menopause heat rash day routine
Help prevent menopause heat rash during the day with this skin-protecting routine.
Shower: Gently cleanse your skin with a natural, non-drying body wash. It is important to avoid synthetic fragrances and harsh foaming actives, as these can irritate skin that’s prone to prickly heat.
Our soothing, Aloe Vera-infused Scent Free Shower Gel is the perfect body wash when menopause-related heat rash develops.
Refreshingly gentle, its lightly lathering formula is dermatologically tested and clinically proven to be kind to sensitive skin.
Scent Free Shower Gel 200ml
A hypoallergenic shower gel for gently cleansing ultra-sensitive skin
166,00 kr
Protect: It’s essential to shield skin from sun damage, but applying a pore-clogging mineral oil sun cream could trap heat into the skin, increasing your chances of prickly heat.
To avoid this, choose Scent Free Sun Cream SPF30, which is dermatologically tested, non-pore-clogging and loved many prone to prickly heat.
Did we mention it also has a soothing Aloe Vera core? Perfect for keeping easily irritated skin soft, calm and comfortable.
Scent Free Sun Cream SPF30 200ml
Protect sensitive skin naturally with our best-selling SPF30 sun cream
308,00 kr
Refresh: Control menopause B.O. with your preferred Green People deodorant. Designed to refresh the skin without interfering with the natural process of perspiration, our non-pore clogging formulas leave you feeling fresh and protected.
We love Aloe Vera & Prebiotics Deodorant, which delivers effective menopause sweat protection alongside the soothing aroma of Chamomile and Sandalwood.
Aloe Vera & Prebiotics Deodorant 75ml
Keep your skin beautifully fresh and balanced with our Aloe Vera deodorant
133,00 kr
If you are very sensitive to scent, you may like our Scent Free Deodorant instead.
Menopause heat rash night routine
Reduce the risk of developing menopause heat rash overnight with this skin-soothing routine.
Shower: Using cool water and your Scent Free Shower Gel, gently wash and cleanse your skin before bed.
Soothe: Lock in cooling comfort with an Aloe Vera-based body lotion. We love Scent Free Body Lotion, which delivers a calming touch of Chamomile while Squalane, Aloe Vera and Shea Butter work overnight to nourish and support your skin barrier defences.
Scent Free Cleanser 150ml
This fragrance-free cleanser is a sensitive skin essential
275,00 kr
To help keep your complexion feeling calm overnight, apply Scent Free Truffle Night Cream. This menopause facial night cream which uses the proven power of Northern Truffle to reduce redness and deliver instant calm to flushed and irritated skin.
Scent Free Truffle Night Cream 50ml
Soothe, calm and repair with this Ceramide and Truffle sleep cream
327,00 kr
Protect: Sleep knowing your skin is protected against night sweats and roll on your preferred Green People deodorant.
Unwind: Prepare for peaceful sleep by dispensing a couple of drops of Time to Sleep onto your Alexandra Kay aroma bracelet. A dreamy aroma of seven soothing scents, including Vetivert, Bergamot and Lavender, it's the perfect way to unwind before bed.
Alexandra Kay Time to Sleep Aroma Bracelet Gift Set
Prepare for a peaceful night’s sleep with our calming essential oil blend + aromatherapy bracelet.
Menopause support
Navigating the many symptoms of perimenopause and menopause is not easy. If you are struggling with heat rash or any other symptoms, we urge you to discuss any concerns with your GP or one of the UK’s fantastic menopause support groups.
We hope you have found our guide to menopause and prickly heat helpful. For more help choosing the best menopause skin care for heat rash-prone skin, visit our skin care finder or get a personalised menopause beauty recommendation tailored to your skin needs by contacting our friendly UK customer care team on 01403 740350 or on social @GreenPeopleUK.
REVIEWED BY CHARLOTTE, FOUNDER OF GREEN PEOPLE
This blog post has been reviewed by Charlotte Vøhtz, founder of Green People, who has 25+ years of experience in the natural and organic beauty industry.
A recognised leader in the field of organic beauty, Charlotte helped inform the UK's first organic beauty standards and was voted the People’s Choice in the 2023 list of Who’s Who in Natural Beauty.
A published author, she wrote the organic beauty bible ‘Naturally Gorgeous’. Previously, she qualified as a nurse and spent over 10 years working in pharmaceuticals.
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