Genova Skincare Blog
Why Does My Scar Itch Years Later? Old Scar Itching Explained for Women Over 45
If an old scar has started itching years — even decades — after it healed, there's a biological explanation. Scar tissue contains disorganised nerve endings and dense collagen that stay active long after the surface closes. In women over 45,...
Why Does My Scar Itch Years Later? Old Scar Itching Explained for Women Over 45
If an old scar has started itching years — even decades — after it healed, there's a biological explanation. Scar tissue contains disorganised nerve endings and dense collagen that stay active long after the surface closes. In women over 45,...
Why Do Scars Flare Up During Menopause? The Hormonal Science Behind Midlife Scar Changes
Old scars can become itchy, tight, or more sensitive during perimenopause and menopause - and there is a biological reason this happens. Declining estrogen levels affect skin collagen, hydration, barrier function, and nerve signalling in ways that can reactivate dormant...
Why Do Scars Flare Up During Menopause? The Hormonal Science Behind Midlife Scar Changes
Old scars can become itchy, tight, or more sensitive during perimenopause and menopause - and there is a biological reason this happens. Declining estrogen levels affect skin collagen, hydration, barrier function, and nerve signalling in ways that can reactivate dormant...
Can Silicone Gel Help an Old Scar? The Science of Silicone and Mature Scar Tissue
Scar tissue remains biologically active long after a wound closes - collagen remodelling can persist for a year or more, and hypertrophic scars may stay responsive for even longer. Medical-grade silicone gel appears to work by creating an occlusive environment...
Can Silicone Gel Help an Old Scar? The Science of Silicone and Mature Scar Tissue
Scar tissue remains biologically active long after a wound closes - collagen remodelling can persist for a year or more, and hypertrophic scars may stay responsive for even longer. Medical-grade silicone gel appears to work by creating an occlusive environment...
Neck Wrinkles After 45: What Causes Them and How to Soften Them
Neck wrinkles explained for women over 45: the three types of neck lines, what causes them, whether tech neck is real, and what skincare and in-clinic options can do.
Neck Wrinkles After 45: What Causes Them and How to Soften Them
Neck wrinkles explained for women over 45: the three types of neck lines, what causes them, whether tech neck is real, and what skincare and in-clinic options can do.
The Gentle Brightening Routine for Women 40–65: A Step-by-Step AM/PM Plan for an Even Tone
This practical guide provides a simplified, barrier-focused brightening routine for mature skin specifically designed for women aged 40–65 dealing with dark spots, uneven tone, and age-related pigmentation. The approach prioritises skin comfort over aggressive treatment, acknowledging that mature skin often...
The Gentle Brightening Routine for Women 40–65: A Step-by-Step AM/PM Plan for an Even Tone
This practical guide provides a simplified, barrier-focused brightening routine for mature skin specifically designed for women aged 40–65 dealing with dark spots, uneven tone, and age-related pigmentation. The approach prioritises skin comfort over aggressive treatment, acknowledging that mature skin often...
Dark Spots After 40: The Real Causes (Hormones, Inflammation, Sun) and What Actually Fades Them
Dark spots after 40 behave differently than they did in your 30s - they appear faster, linger longer, and resist fading. The culprits are cumulative sun damage, hormonal shifts during perimenopause, inflammation sensitivity, and slower cell turnover. Evidence-based brightening ingredients...
Dark Spots After 40: The Real Causes (Hormones, Inflammation, Sun) and What Actually Fades Them
Dark spots after 40 behave differently than they did in your 30s - they appear faster, linger longer, and resist fading. The culprits are cumulative sun damage, hormonal shifts during perimenopause, inflammation sensitivity, and slower cell turnover. Evidence-based brightening ingredients...