Irregular periods, sleepless nights, anxiety, brain fog, and weight gain that won’t budge — perimenopause can last up to 12 years and most women are completely unprepared. Here’s the honest guide no one gave you.

Covering up dark patches can be a hassle — and for women over 40, hyperpigmentation becomes increasingly common as hormonal shifts, years of sun exposure, and post-inflammatory marks all converge on the skin at once. When some parts of your skin are darker than...