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The Science Behind Silicone Scar Gel for Post-Surgery Skin

 Silicone scar gel works by forming a thin, breathable barrier over scar tissue that locks in moisture and helps regulate collagen production. International clinical guidelines recognise silicone as the gold standard first-line non-invasive scar treatment. It won't remove scars entirely,...

The Science Behind Silicone Scar Gel for Post-Surgery Skin

 Silicone scar gel works by forming a thin, breathable barrier over scar tissue that locks in moisture and helps regulate collagen production. International clinical guidelines recognise silicone as the gold standard first-line non-invasive scar treatment. It won't remove scars entirely,...

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How to Use Anti-Wrinkle Serum on Mature Skin: Genova Skincare

Applying serum correctly on mature skin is not the same as it was in your 30s. Estrogen decline changes how your skin absorbs and responds to active ingredients. This guide walks through the right application method, the most common mistakes...

How to Use Anti-Wrinkle Serum on Mature Skin: Genova Skincare

Applying serum correctly on mature skin is not the same as it was in your 30s. Estrogen decline changes how your skin absorbs and responds to active ingredients. This guide walks through the right application method, the most common mistakes...

A woman with acne scars on her face

The 3 Types of Acne Scars (And What Topical Skincare Can Realistically Do)

If your scarring is mostly discolouration or early texture change, topical support can make a visible difference. You may be surprised by how much improvement is possible with the right ingredients, realistic timelines, barrier-first thinking, and consistent application.

The 3 Types of Acne Scars (And What Topical Skincare Can Realistically Do)

If your scarring is mostly discolouration or early texture change, topical support can make a visible difference. You may be surprised by how much improvement is possible with the right ingredients, realistic timelines, barrier-first thinking, and consistent application.

Woman in her early 50s with grey hair reflecting on menopausal skin changes

Menopausal Acne in Perimenopause and Menopause: Causes and Treatments That May Help

Menopausal acne affects roughly one in four women in their 40s and around 15% of women in their 50s. The main cause is a shift in hormone balance, with falling estrogen creating a relative androgen dominance that increases oil production....

Menopausal Acne in Perimenopause and Menopause: Causes and Treatments That May Help

Menopausal acne affects roughly one in four women in their 40s and around 15% of women in their 50s. The main cause is a shift in hormone balance, with falling estrogen creating a relative androgen dominance that increases oil production....

A woman with surgery scars

Surgery Scars: A Week-by-Week Skincare Plan for the First 12 Weeks

Surgery scars heal through three biological phases over 12+ weeks: inflammation, proliferation, and remodelling. Your skincare approach should support - not interfere with - this natural process.

Surgery Scars: A Week-by-Week Skincare Plan for the First 12 Weeks

Surgery scars heal through three biological phases over 12+ weeks: inflammation, proliferation, and remodelling. Your skincare approach should support - not interfere with - this natural process.

A mature woman who has scars

Scars on Mature Skin: Types, Healing Stages, and What Skincare Can (and Can't) Change

Scars form through three distinct healing stages and differ in both colour and texture. While skincare can support barrier function, reduce redness, and help fade pigmentation during the 6–18 month remodelling phase, it cannot change structural depth or eliminate established...

Scars on Mature Skin: Types, Healing Stages, and What Skincare Can (and Can't) Change

Scars form through three distinct healing stages and differ in both colour and texture. While skincare can support barrier function, reduce redness, and help fade pigmentation during the 6–18 month remodelling phase, it cannot change structural depth or eliminate established...