Genova Skincare Blog

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Skincare Routine for Menopausal Rosacea-Prone Skin After 45

Menopausal rosacea-prone skin is one of the most distressing visible changes of midlife. Falling estrogen, more reactive blood vessels, a weaker barrier and stronger flushing combine to leave the cheeks looking persistently red. A gentle daily routine of a non-stripping...

Skincare Routine for Menopausal Rosacea-Prone Skin After 45

Menopausal rosacea-prone skin is one of the most distressing visible changes of midlife. Falling estrogen, more reactive blood vessels, a weaker barrier and stronger flushing combine to leave the cheeks looking persistently red. A gentle daily routine of a non-stripping...

Australian woman in her early 50s standing at a bathroom vanity holding a small amber glass jar up to soft morning light, reading the label thoughtfully

Oestriol Cream and Estrogen Face Cream in Australia: What Women Over 45 Should Know

What oestriol (estriol) cream is in Australia, why it needs a prescription, what research says about estrogen face creams and compounded hormones, and non-hormonal options for skin after 45.

Oestriol Cream and Estrogen Face Cream in Australia: What Women Over 45 Should Know

What oestriol (estriol) cream is in Australia, why it needs a prescription, what research says about estrogen face creams and compounded hormones, and non-hormonal options for skin after 45.

Woman in her early 50s applying cream to the back of her hand in warm morning light, amber glass jar on the vanity

Crepey Hands After Menopause: A Routine That May Help Restore Smoother Skin After 45

Crepey hands are one of the most common visible signs of menopause and often appear earlier than women expect. The cause is a mix of falling estrogen levels, very low oil production on the backs of the hands, daily sun...

Crepey Hands After Menopause: A Routine That May Help Restore Smoother Skin After 45

Crepey hands are one of the most common visible signs of menopause and often appear earlier than women expect. The cause is a mix of falling estrogen levels, very low oil production on the backs of the hands, daily sun...

Australian woman in her late 40s in a soft linen robe pausing in a warm morning bathroom, fingertips resting on her cheek, amber dropper bottle in her other hand

Why Familiar Products Suddenly Sting in Perimenopause: A 14-Day Reset for Sensitive Skin After 45

Many women in perimenopause find that the moisturiser, cleanser or serum they have used for years suddenly stings, burns or causes redness. The cause is usually a weakened skin barrier driven by declining estrogen levels, reduced ceramide production, and slower...

Why Familiar Products Suddenly Sting in Perimenopause: A 14-Day Reset for Sensitive Skin After 45

Many women in perimenopause find that the moisturiser, cleanser or serum they have used for years suddenly stings, burns or causes redness. The cause is usually a weakened skin barrier driven by declining estrogen levels, reduced ceramide production, and slower...

Australian woman in her early 50s in a soft linen robe looking thoughtfully at her reflection in a round bathroom mirror, hand resting at her jawline, warm morning light

Puffy Face in Perimenopause and Menopause: Why It Happens After 45 (Cortisol Face) and What May Help

Cortisol face is the soft, puffy look that many women in perimenopause and menopause notice across the cheeks, eyes and jawline, especially in the morning. It is linked to shifts in cortisol regulation as estrogen declines, fragmented sleep and slower...

Puffy Face in Perimenopause and Menopause: Why It Happens After 45 (Cortisol Face) and What May Help

Cortisol face is the soft, puffy look that many women in perimenopause and menopause notice across the cheeks, eyes and jawline, especially in the morning. It is linked to shifts in cortisol regulation as estrogen declines, fragmented sleep and slower...

Australian woman in her early fifties seated in a calm kitchen reviewing her surgeon's discharge sheet with a tube of scar gel beside her morning tea.

When to Start Scar Gel After Surgery: The Early Intervention Window for Women After 45

Timing matters. A 2021 systematic review in International Wound Journal and a 2005 randomised study in Annals of Plastic Surgery point to the first 14 days after a wound has fully closed as the most useful window to begin silicone...

When to Start Scar Gel After Surgery: The Early Intervention Window for Women After 45

Timing matters. A 2021 systematic review in International Wound Journal and a 2005 randomised study in Annals of Plastic Surgery point to the first 14 days after a wound has fully closed as the most useful window to begin silicone...