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Meet the women behind SA skincare brand Skin Functional

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Dr Carrie Minnaar and the modulated electro-hyperthermia device used in the landmark phase III randomised controlled trial at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital through Wits University on locally advanced cervical cancer. Image supplied.

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Breathe easier: Nasal allergy care takes centre stage

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Gummies, fizzies and easy formats: SA vitamins and supplements become easier to consume

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20 Aug 2026

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20 Aug 2026

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19 Aug 2026

Breaking the silence on vulval cancer

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18 Aug 2026

South African cancer researchers unite to turn knowledge into impact

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17 Aug 2026

South Africa's digital healthcare shift: Progress, challenges ahead

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11 Aug 2026

Medical scheme pricing is not an affordability crisis

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6 Aug 2026

Breast cancer screening in South Africa: Balancing early detection with appropriate care

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The role of wellness and mental health in corporate healthcare

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#WomensMonth | Who runs the beauty world? Girls | Q&A with Skin Functional’s Shannon Dougall

Maroefah Smith 3 Aug 2026

Beauty ethics isn’t just about ingredients; it’s about consumer trust

Beauty ethics isn’t just about ingredients; it’s about consumer trust

Lynette Hundermark 31 Jul 2026

ILDS’s newly established Strategic Working Group on Skin Bleaching aims to challenge the allure of skin bleaching, which the controversial South African personality often promotes. Image credit: , , via Wikimedia Commons

New global campaign wants to dispel allure of skin bleaching

29 Jul 2026

It may have started as a nail salon franchise, but De Ntha Beauty Studio now delivers a full suite of services including hair care, nails, skincare treatments, and body therapies. Image supplied.

Beauty business nails move from franchisee to founder-led brand

Maroefah Smith 22 Jul 2026

Formula One driver Carlos Sainz fronts campaigns for L’Oréal Paris, including the Elvive haircare range, as well as the L'Oréal Men Expert skincare and antiperspirant lines. Image credit:

Men’s wellness spending reshapes grooming into a high-growth market

17 Jul 2026

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#WoolworthsYouthMakers2026: First Woolies, next the world as Nonhle Matsebula gets ready to take A-Beauty global

Maroefah Smith 9 Jul 2026

The skincare line The Ordinary leads all beauty brands with a 7% AI citation share, followed by CeraVe (6%), Sephora (5.5%), La Roche-Posay (5%), and Charlotte Tilbury (4.5%). Image credit:

The Ordinary leads AI beauty rankings as Chanel and other legacy brands lose ground

7 Jul 2026

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Why South African workplaces need winter wellness strategies

26 Jun 2026

To coincide with his Coachella performance, Hailey Bieber joined forces with her husband Justin Bieber on a beauty collab — peptide eye prep, spotwear (or pimple patches) and a peptide lip treatment. Image credit: Rhode/Instagram

Women’s health and men’s beauty: Gender shifts are having a moment

Maroefah Smith 25 Jun 2026

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#YouthMonth: South Africa’s beauty industry has no postcode

Lemogang Sebesho 23 Jun 2026

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Soothe operator: Why South African skin needs locally-made products

18 Jun 2026

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5 things SA's supplement industry must fix before making another capsule

Dr Juanri Jonck 10 Jun 2026

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Alma PrimeX’s non-surgical body contouring has arrived in Cape Town

3 Jun 2026

Separating fact from fiction in 2026’s most viral skincare trends

Dr Judey Pretorius 27 May 2026

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NtryMed debuts The Ordinary-style efficacy at accessible prices in SA

Maroefah Smith 15 May 2026

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Why do so many African women bleach their skin? Study looks beyond what they tell researchers

Oyenike Balogun 4 May 2026

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Why patients are choosing natural aesthetics over looking younger

24 Apr 2026

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Social media-driven trends influencing supplements in 2026

Maroefah Smith 21 Apr 2026

Carboxytherapy for skin rejuvenation: How it really works

Carboxytherapy for skin rejuvenation: How it really works

Skin Renewal 21 Apr 2026

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Clicks opens 800th pharmacy, strengthening national healthcare access

16 Apr 2026

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The 63% parity threshold: Why SA beauty brands are falling into the “vibe” trap

Nomthandazo Masilela 15 Apr 2026

How MetaLab is transforming protein from gym essential to pantry staple

Maroefah Smith 8 Apr 2026

The Pantry x Lelive collab smartly ties Amanda du-Pont's clean beauty with Pantry's luxury, much like Hailey Bieber's partnership with Erewhon. Image credit:

Pantry x Lelive: Why this Erewhon-inspired smoothie collaboration is brilliant

Maroefah Smith 23 Mar 2026

The hidden reason faces age

The hidden reason faces age

Skin Renewal 20 Mar 2026

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Black market beauty: Unlicensed injectors in South Africa's aesthetic industry

Dr Judey Pretorius 19 Mar 2026

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Why South African brands must put real sustainability above greenwashing

Dr. Stephan Helary 16 Mar 2026

Melasma uncovered

Melasma uncovered

Skin Renewal 12 Mar 2026

Drawing inspiration from Japanese wellness philosophies and wabi-sabi, The Hyding's design incorporates natural materials, calm textures, and nature's perfect imperfections. Image supplied.

The Hyding: New luxury wellness retreat opens in Sandton

Maroefah Smith 12 Mar 2026

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