All the Essentials You Need to Prepare for Menopause

Menopause is a natural occurrence that affects every woman in the world in one way or another. Whether you’re losing your hair, experiencing hot flashes, having sudden joint pain, or just experiencing overall body discomfort – we’ve got you covered.

We’ve curated a list of products that you’ll need to relieve the discomfort. Each of these products was handpicked with consumers like you in mind, so you don’t have to do all the research or digging yourself.

Good luck and happy shopping!

Here’s how we pick and choose products:

• We do our research! We carefully sift through customer reviews to make sure what we’re recommending is top notch quality outside of the screen and consumers like you agree too.
• Hands-on testing: we evaluate each product’s performance, durability, ease of use, and other critical factors that are also evaluated in the long-term.
• Each brand has a mission dedicated to human-beings like all of us and an environmental impact that will change the world in the long run. 
• We mostly tend to lean towards brands that you probably haven’t heard of - the underdogs that are doing the most and not getting all the recognition they deserve.

Heat Flash Relief

Opal Cool - Gal Pals ($28)

Feeling sudden heat flashes all of a sudden? Hot flashes are one of the most common symptoms experienced by women during menopause. You don’t have to worry about that anymore with Opal Cool! These easy-to-use breast pads provide relief from the heat when you need it most. The brand uses a plant-based clinically tested technique that gives you that relieving, cooling feeling. Plus, Opal Cool’s products are made by women, for women!

Hair Loss Solutions

Stripes - Helping Strands ($76.50)

Stripes aims to empower women going through menopause. They offer science-backed, clean, and sustainably-driven products that are cruelty-free, vegan, paraben-free, and hormone-free, among other benefits. One common side effect of menopause is hair loss, so they have developed hair products that strengthen follicles from root to tip. Their Helping Strands bundle includes a scalp serum and a hair-thickening mask made with sustainable ingredients like Pea Peptide, Ectoine & Squalene, and Indian Gooseberry Adaptogen.

Soothing Pain Relief

Estroven - Complete + Ashwagandha Menopause Relief ($24.99)

If you need some sort of relief, Estroven’s variety of menopause supplements is a natural and easy way to relieve mood swings, night sweat, hot flashes, and low energy. This variety includes a small amount of Ashwagandha (125mg) that can also help relieve the stress that comes with menopause symptoms. 

Herbal Haven Tea - Menopause Tea ($17.99)

This Menopause Tea is made from natural herbs that help alleviate menopause symptoms! Each loose tea serving consists of caffeine-free ingredients like red clover, peppermint, chamomile, black cohosh, and others. You can enjoy it over ice or drink it hot—whichever you prefer. Enjoy just one cup a day and feel the soothing effects immediately! So simple and so effective.

NNABI - Peri Essentials ($125/one time purchase)

This patent-pending, clinically-tested vitamin blend from NNABI is the magic potion women need to relieve all their peri and postmenopausal symptoms. The blend includes a total of 1470 mg of Ashwagandha, Curcuma Longa Extract, Maca Root Powder, Ceylon Cinnamon Extract, Artichoke Leaf Extract, and Schisandra Fruit Extract. You can choose between a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription if you decide you love it. It's definitely worth giving it a try!

Skin Elasticity Support

Claire Beauty - Moisturizer ($42)

Claire Beauty’s vegan and cruelty-free formula was created specifically for women with peri and post-menopausal skin. Founded by two women aged 50+, the mission was to make a change in the industry with a groundbreaking product that actually works (beyond a certain age and when you begin to lose skin elasticity). Their moisturizer protects against aging that has already occurred using Super E, Reg Algae, and a patent-pending secret ingredient that thousands of reviewers all around the world are happy with!

Alleviate Body Odor and Dryness

Womaness - Wellness Wipes ($30)

Body odor, dryness, and hot flashes are just a few of the symptoms these Wellness Wipes from Womaness can help with. Their wipes are fragrance-free and alcohol-free, and made specifically with older women in mind. You can use these anywhere and everywhere on the body, and they're compostable and biodegradable. Keep them in your purse for emergencies!

Curated for women like you in mind 

In this roundup, we've thoughtfully selected brands that cater to the unique needs of women experiencing menopause. With these recommendations in mind, you're empowered to make choices that not only enhance your well-being but also contribute to a more inclusive and supportive beauty and wellness industry. Your choices can help pave the way for a marketplace that truly understands and celebrates this important stage of life!