The 6 Geneo capsules: which one suits your skin

First, the mechanism — without it, capsules are just names

Before we get to the individual capsules, one paragraph on how Geneo actually works — because it changes the way you think about the whole treatment. A standard beauty treatment applies active ingredients onto the skin. Geneo does something different. It generates micro-bubbles of carbon dioxide beneath the skin, triggering the body's natural defence mechanism — blood vessels dilate and oxygenated blood flow increases to the treatment area. This is known as the Bohr effect.

The practical effect is that the ingredients in the capsule penetrate deeper and faster than with standard application. Part of the treatment's therapeutic action therefore happens from within, not just on the surface. This matters, because it means the capsule needs to match your skin's actual condition — because it will genuinely reach that skin.

Six capsules — six different logics

Each capsule has its own "main goal" and a logic that follows from it. It helps to think of them not by their marketing names, but by asking: what does my skin need most right now?

• Balance — for oily and acne-prone skin. Designed for skin that becomes oily, struggles with enlarged pores, and is prone to blemishes. It contains ingredients that regulate sebaceous gland activity and cleanse the skin. This is the most common mistake in capsule choice: oily, acne-prone skin gets given anything other than Balance, because "hyaluronic acid suits everyone." But oily skin genuinely doesn't need another dose of hydration — it needs regulation. Balance is for that.
• Revive — for tired, grey, lacklustre skin. If your skin is healthy but looks exhausted — no radiance, sallow tone, dark circles, pores visible not from oil but from lost firmness — this is the capsule for you. Revive focuses on revitalisation and restoring your skin's natural glow. A good choice after a long stretch of stress, poor sleep, travel, or autumn-winter greyness.
• Illuminate — for skin with hyperpigmentation. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) after breakouts, melasma, uneven tone after sun exposure — this is where Illuminate comes in. The capsule contains ingredients aimed at brightening and evening out pigmentation. It works best as a series, not a one-off, because hyperpigmentation is a problem that requires patience. Illuminate isn't a magic eraser — it's systematic work on your skin tone.
• Detox — for skin exposed to environmental pollution. This capsule is for those living in big cities whose skin feels "burdened" — dull, with visibly congested pores, prone to a grey cast. Detox works on cleansing deeper than a standard cleanse and supports the protective barrier of skin exposed to smog. A practical tip: if you live in the centre of Warsaw or Krakow and see "grime" on the cotton pad after every cleanse — this one's for you.
• Restore — for mature and sensitive skin. Skin that needs regeneration, support, rebuilding — after laser treatments, after winter, or during a difficult stage (menopause, prolonged stress, medication). Restore is the "repair" capsule — it contains ingredients that support the skin's natural regenerative capacity. It works more gently and is a good choice for reactive skin that doesn't tolerate intensive procedures well.
• Hydrate — for dehydrated and dry skin. The simplest in name and the most obvious: deep hydration for skin that loses water faster than it should. But here's an important distinction — oily skin can also be dehydrated (that's not the same as dry). Hydrate works well after winter, during intensive retinoid treatment, and for skin dried out by air conditioning. It isn't, however, a remedy for hyperpigmentation or acne — its logic is pure hydration, nothing more.

Choosing your capsule: skin type and matching capsule

The table below is a simplified guide — it doesn't replace a specialist's assessment, but it lets you walk into the salon with a question, not a guess.

One practical note: capsules can be combined in sequences, and a series of treatments doesn't need to be based on just one. Skin changes with the seasons — in summer you might need Illuminate and Detox, in winter Hydrate and Restore. It's worth treating capsule choice as a decision for this season and this moment, not once for life.

How Geneo differs from a classic facial

Comparing Geneo to a traditional skincare treatment, the difference lies not so much in the ingredients as in how they're delivered. A classic facial applies masks and serums to the surface — your skin absorbs as much as it can through the natural barrier of the epidermis. Geneo temporarily and non-invasively "opens" this barrier from within, triggering increased blood flow and, in turn, increasing your skin's absorption of the active ingredients from the capsule.

The practical result: effects appear faster and last longer. Your skin isn't just "coated on top" — it receives a real biochemical boost. This is why Geneo is often chosen before an important event. It leaves no visible signs of treatment, and the effect appears almost immediately and holds for several days.

How to choose a capsule — and why it's worth doing with someone who sees your skin

This article gives you a map — not a diagnosis. That distinction matters. You might read all the descriptions and feel like you fit three capsules at once, because skin rarely has just one clean-cut problem. And you'd be right: most skin is a mix of several conditions at once. Dry around the eyes and oily in the T-zone? Sun-related hyperpigmentation and grey, tired-looking skin? That's normal.

A good specialist will look at your skin and tell you not so much "which capsule," but "which one we start with, and in what order." Because Geneo isn't a one-off gesture — it's a tool that works in series, and it's best planned in stages. The first treatment is often diagnostic: your skin's reaction is observed, and the choice of subsequent capsules is adjusted accordingly.

Below, we've gathered our treatments — both Geneo with its individual capsules, and complementary protocols for when your skin needs more than oxygenation alone.