Skin changes with the seasons, and so do the treatments that can safely be done to treat it. Winter cold and dry indoor heat pull moisture from the skin, often leaving it irritated, flaky or showing more fine lines than usual. Come summer, skin cells thicken and produce more pigment to defend against UV radiation, […]
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Patients often expect instant results from a collagen-boosting treatment – changing up their exterior aesthetic just like makeup, visible by the weekend. In reality, the most significant changes happen gradually as skin rebuilds itself from within. Collagen is generally understood as the ingredient behind firmer, smoother, younger looking skin, yet what is not widely understood
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For years, aesthetic concerns were often addressed in isolation: lines with injectables, pigmentation with lasers, texture with peels, and volume loss with fillers. As the industry has evolved, with advancements in skin science, technology and injectable techniques, this has shifted toward a more integrated strategy. “Skin ageing does not happen in one layer,” says Dr
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South African skin works hard as UV stays high even on a cloudy morning, winter strips water fast and daily life adds traffic pollution, office air-con and braai smoke. Add five years of layering strong acids and retinoids, and more of us are describing our skin as reactive, tight or flushed, even if we have
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As ‘fake dimple’ clips flood TikTok, Facebook and Instagram feeds, medical professional Professor Chrysis Sofianos is warning South Africans not to mistake cosmetic procedures for harmless social media beauty hacks. What many online videos present as a quick enhancement may, in reality, be a medical procedure that can carry serious physical, emotional and financial consequences
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South African skin works hard. UV stays high even on a cloudy morning, the winter strips water fast and leaves skin dry, and daily life adds braai smoke, traffic pollution and office air-conditioning. For decades, the beauty story around that was simple: fight it. After 30, you make about 1% less collagen each year; your
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For years, skincare has been neatly divided into ‘his’ and ‘hers’: two parallel worlds shaped more by sales and marketing than science. Brands have packaged their products to attract either a more feminine or masculine consumer, treating men as a simple, no fuss, one-size-fits-all market that promises no more than dark packaging and ease of
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The skincare conversation is evolving. No longer limited to serums and routines reserved for the face, a new wave of conscious consumers are recognising that the skin on the body deserves the same level of care, intention and ingredient integrity. Responding to this shift, Fundamentals Skincare has launched two results-driven body washes designed to treat,
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Grey hair is more than a cosmetic concern; it drives a booming industry, influences how people are perceived and can affect confidence. Globally, the hair colour market was valued at nearly US$28 billion in 2025, with over half of purchases linked specifically to concealing greys. In South Africa, spending on hair colourants is projected to grow
Why grey hair happens – and how science may soon turn back the clock Read More »
Weight-loss medications including semaglutide, tirzepatide and liraglutide have become game-changers for many people seeking health improvements and body transformation. It’s important to clarify that the facial changes that can come with weight loss (hollowed cheeks, sagging skin, deeper wrinkles and an overall aged or tired appearance) are not a direct side effect of the medications
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