By Dr Judey Pretorius
May has been designated as International Skin Cancer Awareness Month, an important time to raise awareness and educate the public on skin cancer, its detection, and prevention.
According to CANSA (The Cancer Association of South Africa), skin cancer is the fourth most prevalent cancer among male South Africans and the fifth…
You've probably felt it on your face before you noticed it on the forecast: climate change is no longer just about melting ice caps or rising sea levels, it's showing up in our skin too.
South African skin experts are warning that shifting weather patterns and mounting environmental stressors are taking a real-time toll on…
When temperatures dip, your skin often feels the impact first, becoming tight, dry, and sometimes even itchy or cracked. Cold weather, indoor heating, and lower humidity levels all contribute to moisture loss, making winter the season when your skin needs extra attention and support.
Here’s a practical guide to keeping your skin comfortable, hydrated,…
As the golden hues of Autumn settle over South Africa and temperatures begin to dip, our skin starts to feel the seasonal shift too. Colder months can mean drier, dull, and more sensitive skin—but with the right routine and powerhouse ingredients like Vitamin C, your glow doesn't have to hibernate.
At Fundamentals Skincare, we believe skincare should…
As the season shifts and cool, dry air starts to take hold, and our skin often tells the story before we do. Subtle tightness, a sudden dullness, that slightly parched feeling, it’s your skin whispering (or shouting) for a little more care, a little more comfort. However, instead of simply layering on heavier creams and…
When doctors say good health begins in your gut, they mean it. Decades of research has proven that the organisms living in your gut have a major impact on your overall health. This is why it's important to fill your trolley with probiotic-rich foods. But what about your skin? Much like your gut, it's also…
The last few years have been a wild ride. You're working like a dog. You're tired. You're stressed. And you can see it all over your skin. And nope, it's definitely not all in your head. One of the main triggers of inflammaging – aging that's caused by chronic, low-grade inflammation – is stress. Many…
There's a quiet kind of luxury that doesn't have to break the bank. It's found in the creamy texture of your daily moisturiser, the way your skin feels softer after applying it, and the scent that lingers just enough to lift your mood.
In a world that often equates 'luxury' with 'expensive,' it's time to…
A journey through the ages, showing how grooming for men has evolved over time
Men's grooming has come a long way, from the rough and rugged practices of ancient times to today's much more refined self-care routines. "While the tools and techniques have evolved, the underlying goal has remained the same: to look and feel…
Let’s be honest, life can get a lot. Between work, errands, and that never-ending group chat that somehow has 500 new messages, it’s easy to forget about the most important person in your life:you! But self-care doesn’t have to mean luxury spa days or expensive getaways. Sometimes, it’s the small indulgences that make the biggest…