Black History Month reminds us to honor the many contributions of African-Americans, while also supporting their ever-growing community of entrepreneurs in the beauty industry. From nourishing hair and skin care products to gorgeous makeup brands and must-have accessories, we encourage you to buy from Black-owned businesses this month and all year long. By doing so, we acknowledge the profound impact of African-American culture and ensure the beauty industry reflects the richly diverse tapestry that makes us all truly beautiful.

One of the more upsetting symptoms of perimenopause is hair loss and thinning. Although it’s a normal part of aging, hair shedding speeds up during perimenopause, causing significant distress for many women. To make matters worse, some women may also notice increased facial hair. According to The North American Menopause Society, a shift in hormones is to blame, resulting in excessive hair growth on the chin, upper lip, and cheeks while also producing the opposite effect—hair loss.  

The only thing worse than a scorching hot summer is a scorching hot summer and hot flashes! When those brutal, mid-summer hot flashes strike, there’s nothing like a refreshing face mist to instantly cool, calm, and hydrate your skin. Leave it to our Beauty Editors to round up 10 face mists for women in peri/menopause that’ll get the job done.

Leave it to perimenopause to strike again with an old familiar foe—acne! If you were lucky enough to struggle with acne as a teen, you’re even more likely to spar with it again in midlife. And not unlike teen zits, the adult variety is usually the result of shifting hormones and is no less annoying. It’s no wonder they call perimenopause the second puberty. But according to the American Academy of Dermatology, adult acne should never be treated with the same harsh ingredients we once resorted to as teens—does rubbing alcohol and toothpaste come to mind?

What makes face serums a must-have in your skincare routine? Their ability to knock out the signs of aging with a one-two punch. Check out these 11 best-selling face serums!

Is your skin drier and more irritated than ever before? Hydrate, tighten, and soothe your dry, perimenopausal skin with these top ten moisturizers.