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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In a country where year-round sun exposure is a reality, daily SPF is non-negotiable. Yet, for many South Africans with tanned to deeper skin tones, finding a sunscreen that protects without leaving a grey or ashy cast has long been a frustration. DermaFix Cosmeceutical Skin Care is addressing that gap with the launch of DermaFix
Sunscreen, foundation and complexion enhancer in one – for tanned to deeper skin tones Read More »
Sometimes called ‘pillow face’, filler fatigue has become one of the most common concerns drawing patients into plastic surgeons’ consulting rooms, as years of injectable treatments begin to change not only facial volume but facial balance. This is according to Professor Chrysis Sofianos, a leading plastic surgeon in Johannesburg, who notes that filler fatigue is often
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Skincare can feel confusing, especially when every product promises ‘results’. Fundamentals Skincare believes the secret isn’t more products – it’s understanding your actives. Actives are the ingredients that actively improve your skin, targeting breakouts, dark marks, texture and early signs of ageing. When you know what they do (and when to use them), skincare becomes
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