The Chrysalis Journal
Welcome! The Chrysalis Journal is supportive community for women navigating perimenopause and menopause.
Here, we research changes to skin, hormones, and health while investigating lifestyle choices that honor this chapter in life.
Written by Susan Campbell, a MyMMT™ Certified Menopause Lifestyle Practitioner and Founder of Phosis in conjunction with guest writers.
8 Steps for the Best Skincare Routine in Perimenopause and Menopause
Following the ideal steps for a skincare routine is especially important during perimenopause and menopause when...
15 Ways to Repair a Damaged Skin Barrier and Restore Barrier Function
Skin barrier function is fundamental to healthy, glowing skin, but your skin barrier is fragile and...
Our Ingredients: All About Sea Buckthorn Oil
If your skin feels like it’s suddenly staging a rebellion—more dryness, more sensitivity, more redness—you’re not...
How to Choose the Best Perimenopause Doctor for You
When choosing a doctor for perimenopause or menopause, it’s hard to know where to begin. This...
"What’s a DEXA Scan? Here's Why I Decided to Get One."
What if I told you that about $50 and 15 minutes of your time could offer...
"Modern, Pretty Makeup for 40+ Skin"
My entire life I’ve been a “just a mascara and lip gloss girl,” but in the...
"The Estrobolome: What I Learned About the Latest Menopause Buzzword"
As a menopause educator, I try to read just about all of the menopause news I...
A Scary Skeleton Story
Happy Halloween! Take this fun candy quiz to test your candy IQ. You know that feeling...
Answering Emails from the Tiffany's Bathroom
and other stories from my NYC trip
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