Skincare for the Evolution of Women.

Bio-Intelligent Skincare for Menopausal Skin

l'intelligence de la peau résiliente

A scientifically formulated ritual for women navigating perimenopause and beyond, powered by biomimetic mushrooms and botanicals to help rebuild what hormonal change takes away

Philogeni Resilience Balm applied in soft morning light.
We've moved beyond anti-aging

We focus on the biological reality of your skin during menopause: the 30% collagen drop in perimenopause and the gradual collapse of your skin's lipid barrier. Philogeni is a simple ritual that restores your skin's architecture from the inside out.

Philogeni blends two powerful concepts: philogyny - the love, respect, and admiration of women, and phylogeny - the evolutionary history and growth of an organism.

We are here to support your evolution.


Your Changing Skin

How perimenopause and menopause change your skin

Sensitivity & Irritation

Hormonal changes can make skin reactive and easily irritated. Our gentle, soothing formulations calm and comfort without harsh actives.

Dryness & Dehydration

Estrogen decline dramatically reduces your skin's ability to retain moisture. Our formulations restore the lipid barrier and boost deep hydration.

Dullness & Uneven Tone

Falling estrogen slows cell renewal, leaving skin looking dull and uneven. Our M-Veil mushroom and botanical complex supports a smoother surface and a healthy-looking, luminous glow.

Loss of Elasticity & Firmness

Collagen production drops up to 30% in the first five years of menopause. We use targeted botanicals and mushrooms that support your skin's structural integrity.

Bridging The Lipid Gap

We don't treat surface dryness. We build structure.

As estrogen declines, skin loses its natural blueprint. Our M-VEIL COMPLEX with biomimetic mushroom and plant complex steps in to mimic what your skin used to do naturally—boosting collagen, moisture, and elasticity

read about the lipid gap →
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Biomimetic lipids
Squalane · Hemisqualane
02
Adaptogenic Mushrooms
Reishi · Chaga · Cordyceps · Maitake
03
Structural Botanicals
Bakuchiol · Seabuckthorn
04
Desert Lipids
Kalahari Melon · Baobab · Marula
Barbara Marengo sitting cross legged - photo by Derek Ford - May 2026
From the founder - Letter

Certified Menopause Coach, organic cosmetic skincare formulator, and advocate for women's health. Based in Victoria, BC, Barbara turned her personal battle with hormonal depletion into a mission to ensure no woman faces menopause alone or uninformed.


Barbi Marengo - founder philogeni
Product Reviews From Our Community

Skincare that works for perimenopause and menopause skin

Super-gentle care with a healthy, glowing finish
Sandy K - Age 59

A fabulous product! I love the way it glides over my skin - it is so easy with the stick applicator, and the serum absorbs beautifully. It is super-gentle, and my skin has a healthy and rejuvenated glow. I find it reasonably priced and will definitely use this product on an ongoing basis.

Easy to apply, hydrating, and made for travel
Rosalia B

The resilience balm was been easy to put on my face. It makes my skin feel hydrated and it absorbs easily into my skin. An easy product to wear and carry around and pack when travelling. I am buying my second balm and I recommend women to try it.

A fragrance-free balm stick with a light, lasting glow
Michele

I've been using the balm for a few weeks and my favourite things so far are: the ease of use, fragrance free composition, and a lovely light feel that stays put and leaves me with a gentle glow where applied - even the next morning after use. Great travel size and function; a solid, smooth application with no liquids that can spill. Have been using after long days outside and love the nourishing feel

Long-lasting hydration from a lightweight facial oil
Sandy K - age 60

The Bio-Lipid Serum is easy to apply and a little goes a long way. It created a sustained, long-lasting hydration, and has such a luxurious feel. The bonus is that it's produced locally - you've nailed it Philogeni! Thank you

A sceptic's results on dry, redness-prone menopausal skin
Linda W - age 65

My skin is fair, freckly, dry and sun-damaged and prone to rosacea flare-ups. I am very sceptical of any product's ability to make much of a difference to my skin, after trying a good number of them. But this serum has impressed me in every way. After a week of using it, I'm excited about the way I feel when I look in the mirror. My skin looks better, healthier, and my rosacea flare-ups are much reduced. I think this product really has made a difference for me — and I intend to keep using it.

A gentler alternative to retinol for sensitive skin
Nicky T - age 57

I have tried retinol products in the past, but I have had to be cautious with the ingredient. Used near sensitive areas like my eyes, it caused a strange discolouration and dried my skin out, leaving me looking tired. I have been using the Resilience Balm and Bio-Lipid Concentrate for three weeks now. The balm gives me many of the same benefits, but I find it gentler on my skin and have had no adverse effects. My skin feels healthy, soft and nourished.

Explore the science behind our products.

Explore the downstream effects of estrogen decline on your skin and the natural plant and mushroom actives we use in our products, to provide comfort and build resilience.

Learn more →
1% BAKUCHIOL - Retinol Alternative

1% BAKUCHIOL - Retinol Alternative

The clinical dose — the same upper bound as the published therapeutic range.

0.4% CoQ10 -  Ubiquinol

0.4% CoQ10 - Ubiquinol

Optimal dose for skin uptake. Not trace. Not theatre.

5% MUSHROOM COMPLEX

5% MUSHROOM COMPLEX

Reishi, Chaga, Cordyceps, Maitake. Dosed for functional effect.

BIOPHOTONIC MIRON GLASS

BIOPHOTONIC MIRON GLASS

Light-protective and Recyclable packaging across the range.