Genova Skincare Blog

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Scar Care Routine After Surgery

How a surgical scar settles over the first 6 to 12 months depends more on care than on luck. Research suggests that silicone gel, sun protection, and gentle support during the first weeks after the wound closes can soften redness,...

Scar Care Routine After Surgery

How a surgical scar settles over the first 6 to 12 months depends more on care than on luck. Research suggests that silicone gel, sun protection, and gentle support during the first weeks after the wound closes can soften redness,...

Woman in her 50s applying sunscreen to her cheek outdoors in soft Australian daylight

SPF and Menopausal Skin

Sun protection matters more after 45 because menopausal skin is thinner, repairs UV damage more slowly, and shows pigmentation faster than skin in its twenties or thirties. Research suggests that up to 80 per cent of visible skin ageing is...

SPF and Menopausal Skin

Sun protection matters more after 45 because menopausal skin is thinner, repairs UV damage more slowly, and shows pigmentation faster than skin in its twenties or thirties. Research suggests that up to 80 per cent of visible skin ageing is...

Woman in her 50s applying moisturiser to her cheek with soft morning light through a window

Menopause and Dry Skin: Why It Changed and How to Fix It

Dry skin during menopause is one of the most common complaints women over 45 experience, and it is largely hormonal. Falling estrogen levels reduce the skin's ability to produce oil, retain water, and maintain its barrier function, leaving it tight,...

Menopause and Dry Skin: Why It Changed and How to Fix It

Dry skin during menopause is one of the most common complaints women over 45 experience, and it is largely hormonal. Falling estrogen levels reduce the skin's ability to produce oil, retain water, and maintain its barrier function, leaving it tight,...

Close-up of a woman's eye area showing subtle under-eye shadows with soft natural lighting

Under-Eye Bags and Dark Circles in Menopause

Under-eye bags and dark circles often worsen during perimenopause and menopause. Falling estrogen levels thin the delicate skin, weaken collagen, and reduce fluid drainage, making shadows and puffiness more visible. Topical peptides, caffeine, and barrier-supporting ingredients may help soften the...

Under-Eye Bags and Dark Circles in Menopause

Under-eye bags and dark circles often worsen during perimenopause and menopause. Falling estrogen levels thin the delicate skin, weaken collagen, and reduce fluid drainage, making shadows and puffiness more visible. Topical peptides, caffeine, and barrier-supporting ingredients may help soften the...

Close-up of a woman's hands resting gently on a soft linen-covered lap beside a sunlit window, showing natural skin texture and subtle age spots in warm morning light.

Age Spots on Hands and Face After Menopause

Quick Summary: Age spots on the hands and face often become more noticeable during perimenopause and menopause, when falling estrogen levels affect how the skin regulates pigment. The good news is that fading them is possible with consistent use of...

Age Spots on Hands and Face After Menopause

Quick Summary: Age spots on the hands and face often become more noticeable during perimenopause and menopause, when falling estrogen levels affect how the skin regulates pigment. The good news is that fading them is possible with consistent use of...

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Retinol vs Peptides for Menopausal Skin: Which One Is Right After 45?

Retinol and peptides are both popular anti-ageing ingredients, but they work very differently. Retinol accelerates cell turnover and can irritate sensitive menopausal skin. Peptides signal the skin to support its own collagen and firmness, generally with less irritation. For women...

Retinol vs Peptides for Menopausal Skin: Which One Is Right After 45?

Retinol and peptides are both popular anti-ageing ingredients, but they work very differently. Retinol accelerates cell turnover and can irritate sensitive menopausal skin. Peptides signal the skin to support its own collagen and firmness, generally with less irritation. For women...