January 2026

The Good Brigade / Getty Images Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Night sweats, weight gain, mood swings: Menopause. The permanent end to your menstrual cycle is impossible to avoid and, for Black women, even more difficult to ignore. “Black women often experience a longer menopausal transition with more severe symptoms compared to white women,” board-certified dermatologist Dr. Chesahna Kindred tells ESSENCE. But, your body isn’t transitioning alone. While you may be seeking wellness in GLP-1s and estrogen patches, menopause is quietly changing your beauty routine as well. From hair thinning and shedding, to dry skin with lines and wrinkles, building a routine to support your beauty at every stage is the secret to aging like fine wine. “Menopause isn’t about decline, it’s...