October marks World Menopause Month, highlighting the transformations women can undergo during 'the change of life' and helping to dismantle the stigma surrounding discussions about them. While hot flushes and brain fog are widely recognised symptoms, menopause can also trigger unexpected alterations to the skin, from sudden dryness and redness to heightened sensitivity and irritating flare-ups.
It's an issue Jackie Lamyman understands all too well, after the former banker-turned-farmer's wife discovered her own complexion transforming dramatically during perimenopause. Her skin became progressively dry, red and sensitive, while she observed that much of the beauty industry remained concentrated on anti-ageing rather than the particular requirements of midlife skin.
How the balm was developed
That experience inspired Jackie to establish Made Of More alongside leading clinicians, including women's health expert Dr Dhesi, developing skincare specifically with women navigating midlife in mind. One of its most popular products is the £35 SALVATION. Rescue Balm, and customers can currently receive £10 off with the code RESCUE at checkout.
TV and sports presenter Kirsty Gallacher is also an admirer of the brand, saying: "I'm fussy about what goes on my skin, so I'd never put my name to something that I didn't really believe in. I've been with Made Of More since day one, that tells you everything you need to know!"
She added: "My skin is hydrated and glowy, it's a simple routine that doesn't overwhelm you. The products deliver, they're cruelty free, made in the UK...what's not to love", reports OK!.
Customer reviews and results
The bestselling balm has garnered significant acclaim from customers, with one describing it as a 'miracle worker' after discovering it left their complexion feeling more moisturised and fuller. Formulated as an emergency treatment for inflammation and irritation, it features hemp seed oil, naturally abundant in omegas 3, 6 and 9, plus ceramides to reinforce the skin's protective barrier.
During a four-week study with over 100 participants aged 40 to 70, nine out of 10 noticed diminished redness, while nine out of 10 experienced enhanced moisture levels and 100% reported at least one visible improvement. Made Of More has also secured 19 industry accolades, including Marie Claire's Best Moisturiser for Redness 2026.
Women who have sampled the SALVATION. Rescue Balm have been expressing their opinions online. One purchaser commented: "This rescue balm is everything it says in the title. It's a small tube that contains something of a miracle worker, my aged skin is becoming dryer over the years and this is just the thing to add and lock in moisture."
Another wrote: "A new brand to me but wow - perfect for achieving hydrated, plump and soft skin and it works perfectly as part of my skincare routine, and with use of the other products from this brand."
A third praised it as 'amazing' saying: "I'm very pleased with this balm. Arrived lovely packed and presented. It's very pleasant to use and very effective. It has lightweight texture and absorbing fast leaving my skin look smoother and softer. Great quality and value for money. Highly recommended."
And a fourth person said: "Excellent rescue balm when skin needs soothing or to calm a post menopause breakout. Gives my skin a smooth and hydrated feel and plumper appearance."
Other options and the full range
For those keen to sample multiple items, The Full She-Bang offers a four-piece skincare collection at £123, down from £173, delivering a £50 discount. Tailored for midlife, perimenopausal and menopausal complexions, it combines the brand's four signature formulations.
CLARITY is a gel-to-oil cleanser formulated to dissolve makeup, while BRILLIANCE is a moisturising day cream designed to enhance luminosity and shield skin from external aggressors. SALVATION is formulated to calm parched or delicate zones, while RESILIENCE is a nourishing night cream created to deliver intensive overnight moisture.
The range incorporates skin-nourishing botanicals alongside the brand's exclusive HC+ Complex, which features British hemp seed oil and CBG plant stem cells. The formulations are also cruelty-free and manufactured in the UK.
Meanwhile, La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ offers an affordable solution for hormonal flare-ups, severe dryness and irritated, inflamed skin, with restorative Vitamin B5 and Madecassoside working to calm a weakened skin barrier. The cream is presently available for £10.20 at Boots.
As an alternative, REN Clean Skincare Evercalm Overnight Recovery Balm boasts a nurturing formula created to comfort delicate skin throughout the night. Retailing at £46 for 30ml, it contains a combination of activated natural oils, jojoba and beta-glucan.
However, one purchaser raised a concern, noting: "It made the backs of my hands softer over three days, but did also really irritate the dry, itchy skin when I applied it. I cannot speak to the potency of the individual ingredients, but something was obviously reacting."
Yet another customer described it as 'wonderful' adding; "A lovely cream. The texture is great. Feels really good on my skin. Very pleased with this product."
