Genova Skincare Blog

Woman gently applying silicone scar gel to a closed surgical line on her abdomen in soft morning light

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...

Woman in her 50s gently touching her forearm while looking at her skin, soft natural lighting

Why Menopausal Skin Gets Itchy and What Actually Helps

Itchy skin during menopause is more common than most women realise. Research suggests nearly half of postmenopausal women experience it. The cause is largely hormonal: falling estrogen levels thin the skin, weaken the moisture barrier, and increase sensitivity. The good...

Why Menopausal Skin Gets Itchy and What Actually Helps

Itchy skin during menopause is more common than most women realise. Research suggests nearly half of postmenopausal women experience it. The cause is largely hormonal: falling estrogen levels thin the skin, weaken the moisture barrier, and increase sensitivity. The good...

Woman in her 50s applying skincare serum as part of a morning routine for menopausal skin

Best Skincare Routine for Menopausal Skin in Australia: Morning and Night

Your skin changes during menopause, and the routine that worked in your 30s may no longer work. Falling estrogen levels reduce collagen, thin the skin, and leave it drier than before. A simple, consistent morning and night routine built around...

Best Skincare Routine for Menopausal Skin in Australia: Morning and Night

Your skin changes during menopause, and the routine that worked in your 30s may no longer work. Falling estrogen levels reduce collagen, thin the skin, and leave it drier than before. A simple, consistent morning and night routine built around...