Question 1

What is the best anti ageing cream that really works?

Accepted Answer

The creams with the strongest evidence contain a retinoid, such as retinol, and are used alongside daily sunscreen. Beyond that, look for proven hydrators like hyaluronic acid, a full ingredient list you can read, honest results, and a money back guarantee. Price and hype tell you nothing.

Question 2

What is the best cream for deep wrinkles over 60 or 70?

Accepted Answer

No cream erases deep wrinkles, and anyone promising that is overselling. What helps: a retinoid to support the skin's renewal, rich hydration so lines look softer, and sunscreen to stop them deepening. For deep folds, a dermatologist can talk you through treatments creams can't match.

Question 3

What is the best anti ageing cream for women over 50?

Accepted Answer

One made for skin that's lost oestrogen: deeply hydrating, kind to a thinner barrier, and gentle enough to use morning and night. The Peptide Crème was made for exactly that, and tested on sensitive skin. Add The Eye Crème if you want retinol for the eye area.

Question 4

What really works on wrinkles?

Accepted Answer

Sunscreen every day, a retinoid, keeping skin well hydrated, not smoking, and patience. Those have the best evidence. Everything else is a supporting act.

Question 5

What are peptides in skincare?

Accepted Answer

Peptides are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins like collagen. In skincare they're used to support the look of firmer, smoother skin. Some have good evidence, others less so, depending on the peptide and the formula.

Question 6

What is a polypeptide cream?

Accepted Answer

Usually a cream containing several peptides. More peptides doesn't automatically mean better results. What matters is which peptides, how much, and what else is in the formula.

Question 7

Do collagen creams work?

Accepted Answer

Not the way the label suggests. Collagen molecules are too large to sink into skin and rebuild your own collagen. On the surface they act as a moisturiser, which is nice but not magic. A retinoid and sunscreen do more for your collagen than collagen in a jar.

Question 8

How do I restore collagen in my face?

Accepted Answer

You can't fully restore it, but you can protect and support it: sunscreen daily, a retinoid, enough protein, strength training and steady blood sugar. HRT may help too, which is a conversation for your doctor.

Question 9

How do I fix a damaged skin barrier?

Accepted Answer

Do less. Switch to a gentle cream cleanser, stop exfoliating and strong actives for a couple of weeks, use lukewarm water, and moisturise twice a day with a comforting cream. Most barriers start to settle within a few weeks.

Question 10

What is the best moisturiser for skin barrier repair?

Accepted Answer

Look for one that hydrates and seals: humectants like hyaluronic acid or glycerin, plus nourishing oils, without a long list of harsh actives. The Peptide Crème pairs sodium hyaluronate with Sacha Inchi and safflower oils and vitamin E.

Question 11

What do dermatologists recommend for crepey skin?

Accepted Answer

Daily sunscreen, a retinoid, and rich, regular moisturising are the usual starting points. Crepey skin is thin and dehydrated, so keeping it well hydrated makes the quickest visible difference.

Question 12

Does anything help crepey skin on arms and legs?

Accepted Answer

The same basics work on the body: moisturise straight after showering while skin is damp, use sunscreen on exposed skin, and avoid long hot showers. A body lotion with a gentle acid can help smooth texture.

Question 13

What is the best neck firming cream?

Accepted Answer

Your neck has thinner skin and fewer oil glands than your face, so it needs the same care, not a separate miracle. Take your face cream all the way down, morning and night, and don't forget sunscreen there. The Peptide Crème is made for face and neck.

Question 14

How do I look after thin skin?

Accepted Answer

Be gentle: no scrubbing, lukewarm water, a rich moisturiser twice a day and sunscreen every morning. If your skin tears or bruises easily, mention it to your GP, as some medicines can thin skin.

Question 15

Is copper peptide cream good for skin?

Accepted Answer

Copper peptides, such as GHK-Cu, look promising in the lab, but human evidence on ageing skin is mostly small and short. They're generally well tolerated. Our founder tried GHK-Cu and was disappointed.

Question 16

What is PDRN, and does it work?

Accepted Answer

PDRN, often called salmon DNA, is mostly studied as an injected treatment for wound healing. Evidence for PDRN in creams and masks is limited so far, so treat big claims with caution.

Question 17

Do exosome skincare products work?

Accepted Answer

The research is very early, and most of it is laboratory work. There isn't good evidence yet that exosomes in a cream improve ageing skin.

Question 18

Is beef tallow good for your face?

Accepted Answer

Tallow is rich in fats, so it can soften dry skin, but there's very little research on it for faces, and it can clog pores for some people. A well formulated cream does the same job more reliably.

Question 19

What is the best vitamin for ageing skin?

Accepted Answer

On your skin, vitamin A in the form of retinol or a prescription retinoid has the strongest evidence, followed by vitamin C as an antioxidant. Vitamin supplements haven't been shown to fix wrinkles. A varied diet with fruit, vegetables and protein matters more.

Question 20

Is manuka honey good for skin?

Accepted Answer

Honey draws moisture into skin and has natural antibacterial properties, which is why it's used in skincare and wound care. In The Peptide Crème, Manuka honey gives a light, lovely scent.

Question 21

Can a cream lift droopy or hooded eyelids?

Accepted Answer

No. A cream can hydrate and smooth the skin around your eyes, but it can't lift a hooded lid. If heavy lids affect your vision, see your GP, as surgery can help.

Question 22

What's the best eye cream for wrinkles?

Accepted Answer

Look for retinol for fine lines, a peptide, and comforting hydrators, in a formula made for delicate skin. That's exactly what's in The Eye Crème, with caffeine for tired looking eyes.

Question 23

How do I get rid of dark circles under my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Sleep, sun protection and hydration help most. Caffeine can help puffiness for a while. Dark circles from genetics or thin skin are hard for any cream to change, so be wary of promises.

Question 24

How do I soften lines around my mouth?

Accepted Answer

Sunscreen, a retinoid and good hydration. Our founder Sabina uses The Eye Crème on the fine lines around her mouth as well as her eyes, which is why it comes in a 20mL jar.

Question 25

Why are dark spots and melasma appearing in menopause?

Accepted Answer

Years of sun exposure plus hormonal changes can bring out pigmentation. Daily broad spectrum sunscreen is essential. For stubborn spots or melasma, see a dermatologist for targeted treatment, as moisturisers aren't pigmentation treatments.

Question 26

Why is my skin so itchy in menopause?

Accepted Answer

Lower oestrogen means less oil and a weaker barrier, so skin dries out and itches. Short lukewarm showers, a gentle cleanser and moisturising straight afterwards help. If itching is severe or there's a rash, see your GP.

Question 27

Why have I got little bumps on my arms?

Accepted Answer

Often it's keratosis pilaris, small rough bumps where skin cells build up around hair follicles, which can get worse when skin is dry. Regular moisturising helps. If bumps are itchy, spreading or sore, see your GP.

Question 28

Can menopause cause eczema?

Accepted Answer

It can. Skin gets drier and more easily irritated after menopause, and some women get eczema for the first time in perimenopause. Gentle products, regular moisturising and a visit to your GP or dermatologist are the best steps.

Question 29

Do I need sunscreen more after menopause?

Accepted Answer

Yes. With less collagen and a thinner barrier, skin is less able to cope with sun damage, and pigmentation shows more. Wear broad spectrum sunscreen every morning, even in winter.

Question 30

Which sunscreen should I choose?

Accepted Answer

Choose it as carefully as your skincare, and read the ingredients. Questions have been raised about some chemical filters, such as oxybenzone, around hormones and coral reefs, and Europe has tightened its limits on several. Mineral sunscreens with zinc oxide sit on the skin and reflect UV, and tend to suit sensitive skin. Our founder Sabina uses zinc. Whatever you choose, make it broad spectrum, SPF 30 or higher, and wear it every day.

Question 31

Is it normal to feel down about how my skin is changing?

Accepted Answer

Completely. In a 2026 survey of women going through menopause, 60% said skin changes made them feel less attractive and 55% less confident. You're not vain and you're not alone. Our founder Sabina says she didn't recognise her own face.

Question 32

Why has my skin suddenly become so dry in perimenopause or menopause?

Accepted Answer

Falling oestrogen changes how your skin holds water. The natural oils and ceramides that seal moisture in decline, so water escapes more easily and skin feels tight, dry and sometimes itchy. It isn't something you're doing wrong. Your skin has simply changed what it needs.

Question 33

Why has the moisturiser I've used for years stopped working?

Accepted Answer

Because your skin isn't the same skin it was. As oestrogen falls, skin holds less water and its barrier thins, so a cream that once lasted all day can be gone by lunchtime. It usually needs more hydration and more barrier support, not more products.

Question 34

Does menopause really affect collagen?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Oestrogen helps maintain collagen, and research shows skin loses a significant amount of collagen in the first years after menopause. That's a big part of why skin can look thinner and less firm in a short space of time.

Question 35

Why does my skin look thinner and crepier?

Accepted Answer

Lower oestrogen affects collagen, elastin and how much water skin holds. Together that can leave skin looking thinner, drier and more crepey, especially on the neck, chest and around the eyes, where skin is already delicate.

Question 36

Why do my fine lines suddenly look deeper?

Accepted Answer

Dryness makes every line more visible, and changes in collagen make lines more lasting. Sun exposure over the years plays a big part too. Hydrating well often makes the biggest visible difference quickly, because plump, well hydrated skin shows lines less.

Question 37

Why do my pores look bigger?

Accepted Answer

Pores don't open and close. As skin loses firmness and support, the skin around them can sag slightly, which makes them look more noticeable. Keeping skin hydrated and wearing sunscreen every day both help.

Question 38

Why has my skin become so sensitive?

Accepted Answer

As oestrogen falls, your skin barrier gets weaker, so irritants get in more easily and products you've used for years can suddenly sting. Simplifying your routine and using fewer, gentler products usually helps your skin settle.

Question 39

Why am I getting breakouts in my 40s and 50s?

Accepted Answer

Hormones shift during perimenopause, and the balance between oestrogen and androgens can change, which can trigger breakouts even if you never had them before. If breakouts are painful or persistent, see your GP or a dermatologist.

Question 40

Can skincare reverse menopause?

Accepted Answer

No, and nobody should tell you it can. Skincare can't change your hormones. What a good cream can do is help your skin hold moisture, feel comfortable and look smoother and more radiant.

Question 41

Does HRT help skin?

Accepted Answer

Some women notice their skin improves on HRT, but HRT is a medical decision about your whole health, not a skincare product. Talk it through with your doctor. Our founder Sabina uses Truff'elle alongside her HRT.

Question 42

Do I need a completely new routine after 40?

Accepted Answer

Not a bigger one. Most women do best with fewer, better products: a gentle cleanser, a good cream, an eye cream if you want one, and sunscreen every morning. More products often means more irritation.

Question 43

What is the most important skincare step after 40?

Accepted Answer

Sunscreen, every morning, all year round. Sun is the biggest cause of visible skin ageing. After that, keeping your skin well hydrated makes the biggest everyday difference.

Question 44

What's the simplest skincare routine for menopause?

Accepted Answer

Morning: cleanse gently, pat The Eye Crème around your eyes, smooth The Peptide Crème over your face and neck, then sunscreen. Night: cleanse, then the same two creams. That's it.

Question 45

Should I see a doctor about my skin?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you have a rash that won't settle, burning, broken skin, a mole that changes, or redness that could be rosacea or eczema. Skincare is for comfort and appearance. It isn't a treatment for skin conditions.

Question 46

What does black truffle actually do for skin?

Accepted Answer

Black truffle naturally contains antioxidants, amino acids, fatty acids and natural sugars that help skin hold moisture. In laboratory tests on human skin cells, a black truffle extract reduced oxidative stress by 66%. That's research on the extract, not a result on your face. Our own results come from our 90 day consumer study.

Question 47

Is there clinical proof that truffle creams reduce wrinkles?

Accepted Answer

Not large independent clinical trials, no. There is laboratory research on truffle extracts, and a study of a white truffle extract found +35% elasticity, +45% hydration and 12.8% fewer wrinkles after 15 days. Those are figures for that extract, not for our creams. Our own study is a consumer perception study of 20 women over 90 days, and we say exactly that.

Question 48

What did your own study find?

Accepted Answer

We asked 20 women to use The Peptide Crème and The Eye Crème daily for 90 days. 100% said their skin looked plumper and felt more hydrated, 94% noticed smoother, better textured skin, and 88% would recommend it to a friend. It's a consumer perception study: it measures what women saw and felt, not a laboratory measurement.

Question 49

What is bio-fermentation?

Accepted Answer

Fermentation uses natural biological processes to break an ingredient down. We bio-ferment our black truffle using our own process, developed over years of research. It breaks down the truffle's tough cell walls and turns its proteins into smaller peptides, releasing more of its antioxidants and amino acids.

Question 50

Why ferment the truffle instead of using a normal extract?

Accepted Answer

A whole truffle has tough cell walls that lock much of the good stuff in. Fermentation opens it up and breaks large proteins into smaller peptides. It's slower and more expensive than a simple extract, which is exactly why we chose it.

Question 51

Does fermented mean it absorbs better?

Accepted Answer

Not automatically, and we won't claim it does. Fermentation changes what's in the ingredient, breaking it into smaller pieces. What we can tell you is how women describe the cream: thin, and the skin drinks it in.

Question 52

Where does your truffle come from?

Accepted Answer

From our founder Sabina's own grove in the Flaxman Valley, South Australia, inside an ancient meteor crater. The truffles are hand harvested in winter, then bio-fermented for our creams.

Question 53

Is it really the world's first bio-fermented black truffle skincare?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Truff'elle is the world's first bio-fermented black truffle skincare.

Question 54

Are peptides proven to work?

Accepted Answer

Some peptides have good evidence for improving the look of skin, but it depends on the peptide, the formula and the study. Recent reviews find real benefits alongside a need for bigger trials. That's why we don't rely on peptides alone: our creams pair them with proven hydrators like sodium hyaluronate.

Question 55

What is acetyl hexapeptide-8?

Accepted Answer

It's a well known cosmetic peptide studied for softening the look of expression lines, such as crow's feet. It's in The Eye Crème.

Question 56

Is hyaluronic acid worth it?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for hydration. It acts like a sponge, drawing water into the skin and holding it there, so skin looks and feels plumper. Both our creams contain sodium hyaluronate, a form of hyaluronic acid.

Question 57

Is sodium hyaluronate the same as hyaluronic acid?

Accepted Answer

It's a form of hyaluronic acid, made as a salt so it's more stable in a cream. It does the same job: drawing water in and holding it.

Question 58

Does hyaluronic acid replace lost collagen?

Accepted Answer

No. Hyaluronic acid hydrates. It makes skin look plumper by holding water, but it doesn't rebuild collagen.

Question 59

Do peptides replace retinol?

Accepted Answer

No. They do different jobs. Retinol has the most research behind it for fine lines and texture but can dry and irritate. Peptides are gentler. Many women do best using both, which is why The Eye Crème has both.

Question 60

Is truffle skincare better than retinol?

Accepted Answer

They do different jobs. Retinol has more evidence for fine lines. Truffle skincare is built around hydration, antioxidants and peptides, which are gentler on dry, sensitive skin. Many women do best using both.

Question 61

What are the Australian plums for?

Accepted Answer

Kakadu, Illawarra and Burdekin plums flood your skin with vitamins and antioxidants. Kakadu plum is one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C known.

Question 62

Does The Peptide Crème contain vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

It contains Kakadu plum, a natural source of vitamin C, along with Illawarra and Burdekin plums and goji berry. It isn't a high strength vitamin C serum, and it doesn't sting like one.

Question 63

Why does The Eye Crème contain retinol?

Accepted Answer

Because retinol has the strongest research of any skincare ingredient for the look of fine lines and texture, and the skin around your eyes is where lines show first. We paired it with a peptide, caffeine, hyaluronic acid, shea butter and macadamia oil.

Question 64

How much retinol is in The Eye Crème?

Accepted Answer

A gentle amount, chosen so it's kind to the delicate skin around your eyes. We don't publish the exact percentage.

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