The Science Behind Deeply Hydrating Skincare: Why Hormonal Skin Craves It
As oestrogen levels decline during menopause, your skin undergoes significant structural changes. Oestrogen plays a key role in collagen production, skin thickness, elasticity, and natural oil production. When levels drop, collagen breaks down faster, the skin barrier weakens, and moisture loss increases.
Meet Françoise: The Woman Behind Vivéa and her Menopause Journey
Behind every thoughtful brand is a real story. At Vivéa, that story belongs to Françoise, the woman who understands menopause not from textbooks or trends, but from lived experience.
Totarol: Tōtara Tree Ingredient at the Heart of Vivéa
When your skin changes during perimenopause and menopause — slower renewal, dryness, sensitivity — natural antioxidants and soothing botanicals become even more important.
Vaginal Dryness in Menopause: What Women Should Know
Menopause brings many changes, some expected, others less talked about. One of the most common — yet least discussed — is vaginal dryness.
How Menopause Changes Your Skin — What to Expect & How to Adapt
Menopause can bring surprising changes to your skin. Many women find that during perimenopause and menopause, skin that was once balanced becomes dry, sensitive, or suddenly prone to breakouts.
Menopause Isn’t Madness: Understanding the Emotional Rollercoaster (and Why You’re Not Alone)
If you’ve ever felt like you’re losing your mind during menopause, you’re not imagining it—and you’re definitely not alone. For many women, menopause brings more than hot flushes and night sweats.