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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When it comes to caring for a baby’s delicate skin, most moms will agree that simple is often best. From nappy changes and bath time to choosing the right moisturiser, small daily habits can go a long way toward keeping little ones comfortable, healthy and smiling. Baby skin is up to 30% thinner than adult
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When winter arrives, your skin often feels it first. Cold mornings, dry inland air, icy winds, indoor heating and hotter showers can all leave the skin feeling tighter, flakier and more reactive than usual. That tightness is often the first sign the seal is compromised, not simply a lack of oil. Winter skin is not
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There comes a point in winter when your skin decides it has had enough. The usual serum stings. Dry patches appear without invitation. And the rich moisturiser you bought in a moment of optimism now feels like a duvet for your face. Enter the new Fundamentals Centella Asiatica Gel Moisturiser: a lightweight 50ml formula created
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SKIN functional‘s latest addition to its clinical skincare line-up, the 5% Jojoba Oil + 5% Squalane Restorative Balm is a soothing, deeply hydrating anhydrous balm formulated to support barrier restoration when skin is at its most vulnerable. Created for skin recovering from chemical peels, laser and microneedling, as well as extreme dryness and flaking caused
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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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As South Africans reach the halfway mark of the year, many people find themselves running on autopilot. The excitement of New Year’s resolutions has faded, workloads have piled up, school schedules are in full swing, and winter’s shorter days often leave us feeling tired and uninspired. Rather than waiting for summer to make positive changes,
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With winter setting in across South Africa, many parents notice changes in their baby’s skin. Dry patches, irritation, flakiness and increased sensitivity are common during winter, when cold outdoor air and indoor heating can strip the skin of its natural moisture. Because a baby’s skin is thinner and more delicate than an adult’s, it loses
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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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