Genova Skincare Blog

Woman in her late fifties seated in soft natural light, applying silicone scar gel to a vertical knee replacement incision on her left leg.

Knee Replacement Scar Care: What Helps Recovery for Women Over 50

A knee replacement leaves a long vertical scar that bends and stretches every time you walk. After 50, lower estrogen leaves skin thinner, drier and slower to settle, so the line often stays red, raised or itchy for longer than...

Knee Replacement Scar Care: What Helps Recovery for Women Over 50

A knee replacement leaves a long vertical scar that bends and stretches every time you walk. After 50, lower estrogen leaves skin thinner, drier and slower to settle, so the line often stays red, raised or itchy for longer than...

Australian woman in her late 50s applying clear silicone scar gel to a recent forearm scar in soft natural light

Bio-Oil vs Silicone Scar Gel: Which Is Better for Scars After 45?

Both are widely sold for scar care, but the evidence is not equal. Silicone-based gels are listed as a first-line option in international scar management guidelines, whereas Bio-Oil's research focuses primarily on hydration and appearance rather than scar structure. For...

Bio-Oil vs Silicone Scar Gel: Which Is Better for Scars After 45?

Both are widely sold for scar care, but the evidence is not equal. Silicone-based gels are listed as a first-line option in international scar management guidelines, whereas Bio-Oil's research focuses primarily on hydration and appearance rather than scar structure. For...

Australian woman in her early fifties resting on a sunlit couch in soft loungewear, hand resting gently over her lower abdomen during hysterectomy recovery

Hysterectomy Scar Care: What Helps After Surgery

A hysterectomy scar usually forms in one of three ways: a low horizontal line near the bikini line, a vertical line up the midline, or several small port scars from keyhole surgery. All respond best to gentle care, daily SPF,...

Hysterectomy Scar Care: What Helps After Surgery

A hysterectomy scar usually forms in one of three ways: a low horizontal line near the bikini line, a vertical line up the midline, or several small port scars from keyhole surgery. All respond best to gentle care, daily SPF,...

Australian woman in her early 50s patting moisturiser into her cheek at a sunlit bathroom vanity, preparing her mature skin before applying foundation.

Why Your Makeup Sits on Top of Your Skin After 45

If your foundation suddenly looks cakey, separates by lunchtime, and sits in lines you barely noticed last year, the makeup is rarely the problem. After 45, slower cell turnover, less sebum, and reduced hydration mean foundation lands on a different...

Why Your Makeup Sits on Top of Your Skin After 45

If your foundation suddenly looks cakey, separates by lunchtime, and sits in lines you barely noticed last year, the makeup is rarely the problem. After 45, slower cell turnover, less sebum, and reduced hydration mean foundation lands on a different...

Australian woman in her 50s gently checking a small dressing on her cheek in soft natural light at a bathroom mirror

Skin Cancer Scar Recovery: What Helps After Removal

Skin cancer scars need a different approach to ordinary scars. The location is often visible, recovery occurs on skin that has already sustained decades of UV damage, and many Australian women are dealing with their second, third, or fifth removal....

Skin Cancer Scar Recovery: What Helps After Removal

Skin cancer scars need a different approach to ordinary scars. The location is often visible, recovery occurs on skin that has already sustained decades of UV damage, and many Australian women are dealing with their second, third, or fifth removal....

Australian woman in her 50s applying a small amount of scar gel to her forearm in soft natural light at a kitchen window

Can You Improve an Old Scar? What Actually Works

Old scars do not respond as quickly as new ones, but the idea that "nothing helps after a year" is not the full story. Mature scar tissue can still soften, flatten slightly, and fade in colour with consistent silicone-based care,...

Can You Improve an Old Scar? What Actually Works

Old scars do not respond as quickly as new ones, but the idea that "nothing helps after a year" is not the full story. Mature scar tissue can still soften, flatten slightly, and fade in colour with consistent silicone-based care,...