It’s official. Summer is here, and time at South Africa’s holiday spots is just weeks away. By now you’re probably well into your summer body ready regime whether that be working out at the gym, exercising outdoors or from the comfort of your own home. While keeping active is one thing it’s also important to…
While winter is now firmly behind us, and the biting cold and dry winds that took their toll on our skin gone with the season too, summer comes with its own set of skincare challenges. “The summer heat causes you to perspire more, which results in loss of moisture from your skin. Time spent outside…
Spring is in the air – more so for some provinces than others, but the signs are all there: lighter mornings, leaf buds on the trees, warmer days and more moderate evenings. Along with the change in season comes the chance to mix up your facial care routine to suit the evolving conditions.
Amanda du-Pont,…
The Spring season is a time of renewal, new beginnings, and winter recovery. As we pack away the boots and winter coats and set our sights on more skin-revealing clothing, is your skin, and body, ready? Winter is an especially harsh time for your face, with repeat exposure to the cold weather often leaving skin feeling dry…
A country celebrated for its diversity among ethnicity, its appreciation of skin colours and its variety thereof. Only in South Africa will you find the world's people right at your doorstep and where skin diversity is valued and admired by many. Heritage Month forces us to recognise our nation and what makes it unique. The…
Introducing Fundamentals Skincare – a brand new local skincare brand that has just opened shop this month in South Africa. Their mantra – having skincare fundamentals does not need to be determined by your wallet. Quality, researched and trustworthy products should be accessible to everyone of all ages and income brackets.
Over the last 18 months we…
Wearing a mask is currently mandatory in South Africa and has become our "new normal". However, for some people this has heralded skin breakouts - known as "maskne" which sees sufferers struggling with pimples, redness, and irritation on the lower half of the face. Dr S'lindile Ndwalane, leading Dermatologist for SCIN @Hyde Park, offers her…
Cleanses and Exfoliates The Skin:
Rich in vitamin E and other emollients, it exfoliates your skin gently, getting rid of all the dirt and dead skin cells, and prevents signs of aging. Moreover, it is hypoallergenic and does not irritate your skin. It can be used for washing your hair as well. This soap has…
It’s one of the most searched for skincare phrases online, “Is my skin dry or dehydrated?”, and for good reason too, especially with the extremely cold temperatures we’ve been experiencing this winter. “While we tend to use the terms dry skin and dehydrated skin interchangeably, they’re actually distinctly different from one another,” explains Clere skincare…
Ever scrolled through the #shelfie hashtag on Instagram? If you are the type that craves impeccably neat and organised bathroom cabinets that are literally bursting at the seam with products for every skin concern – then this hashtag is for you. But...is this reality and do we need an abundance of products to have good…