As we transition into winter, skin concerns begin to rise. If you don't have a well-working routine, now is the time to create one. One of the main concerns during this time of the year is dryness. While some areas of the body are brimming with oil glands, other areas may require extra care. Fundamentals Skincare,…
Dubbed the rockstar ingredient in skincare, Vitamin C not only brightens the skin, it is a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from damaging free radicals, reduces dark spots and redness, and prevents premature ageing. This active ingredient is the popular kid in skincare, but do we know why? Almost all Dermatologists rave about the…
As the season changes and we slowly prepare to move into Autumn in South Africa, cooler weather is expected and with this in mind – we need to start thinking about solutions to prevent chapped, dry and peeling lips. As we know, the colder the environment, the more your skin and lips lack moisture and…
Do you feel like you've tried just about everything to get rid of your acne but still see blemishes? To achieve clearer skin, you might just need to make some minor changes to your skincare. Acne is not a quick fix and is classified as a complex and difficult skin concern to have and treat.
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If your skin regularly sparkles and shines, even though you're not intentionally going for the disco beauty look, you probably have oily skin. Skincare professionals attribute oily skin as the result of excess sebum production, a natural oil that protects skin and hair. Everyone's skin produces sebum, but oily skin tends to make more of…
If you are on Tik Tok and have a slight interest in skincare, you will have seen the skin cycling trend creep onto your For You Page. When it comes to social media trends, it is so important to not believe everything that gets hype and talkability, however, with over 100 million views and still…
As we spend more time outdoors as Spring and Summer approaches, skincare brands such as local skincare company Fundamentals Skincare stress the importance of sun safety when stepping outside. The key to sun safety is understanding the exact effects the sun has on our skin and how to protect ourselves.
What does the sun do to the…
Plump, glowing, youthful, clear, healthy and the list goes on of words we want to use to describe our skin. How many of these words can actually be used to describe the current state of your skin? We're guessing no more than two, maybe three. The reason why you might not be able to tick…
Cometh the colder months, cometh a revamp of your skincare vanity. Pumpkin spiced lattes, lingering scents of Vanilla Pumpkin candles and cravings for sweet treats, baked pumpkin, caramel pancakes with maple syrup – yes, this is Autumn. However, your skincare vanity will look very different, let's get into it.
The Essentials
Autumn is the beginning…
With the amount of skincare knowledge now freely available, it is a known fact how important and essential applying a sunscreen is every day, especially with skin cancer becoming the most common form of cancer among people. As we know, SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor, which is the measure to determine how well sunscreen…