Photo of Limpho Nonkonyane

Top 5 highly recommended skincare products from licensed dermatologists

Creating a skincare routine comes with a lot of complexities given the various amounts of ingredients used in them. It is also important to know what your skin type is, as this will save you a lot of money.

A skincare routine is an act of self-care some people enjoy doing every morning and night. They find themselves spending a lot of time in front of the mirror doing their skincare, regardless of how prices may vary when it comes to purchasing quality skincare products.

Remember that if you experience acne or any other kind of skincare problem visit your dermatologist and do research when buying certain products as sometimes your skin can react to them badly.

Here are 5 skincare products recommended by licensed dermatologists:

  1. Neutrogena Hydro Boost water gel: The Hydro Boost range is good for people who have dry skin as it helps with maintaining skin hydration by providing moisture without clogging your pores.
  2. Cerave: This is one of the best-recommended products as it helps with many skin care problems. According to the Stylish Hub, the skincare product has all its formula in one bottle which helps to strengthen and protect your skin cells.
  3. Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser: Skincare hub, Secret Skin recommends Cetaphil as one of the top skincare brands in South Africa, known for its mild, effective products ideal for all skin types that promote healthy, bright skin.
  4. The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + Vitamin B5 Serum: This brand is worth the buy as mentioned before hyaluronic acid helps with hydrating the skin and provides more moisture. It contains hyaluronic acid, a powerful active component that may bind up to 1000 times its weight in water. Vitamin B5 soothes and repairs damaged skin, making it an excellent hydration supplement.
  5. La Roche-Posay Ultra-fluid SPF 50: La Roche-Posay is known for its effective and mild skincare products for sensitive skin. Their Anthelios Ultra-Light Fluid SPF 50 is light and non-greasy, making it an excellent alternative for people who want a lighter, non-greasy formula.

Also see: 5 Reasons you should never get acrylic toe nails

Heritage Month cinema: South Africa’s landmark films

Every year, Heritage Month invites South Africans to reflect on the diverse cultural, historical, and narrative threads that weave our national identity together. Also see: WHY REWATCHING COMFORT SHOWS HAS BECOME POPULAR While music, food, and traditional attire often take centre stage during national celebrations, cinema remains one of the most powerful mediums for preserving […]

Read more...

Why local heritage ingredients are taking over the beauty industry

The global skincare narrative is undergoing a major transformation. For decades, Western European active ingredients, Swiss lab-synthesised peptides, and East Asian beauty rituals dominated vanity shelves worldwide. Also see: EASY BEAUTY HABITS THAT SAVE YOU MONEY Today, luxury formulation laboratories from Paris to New York are turning their gaze toward Africa’s hyper-resilient flora. From marula […]

Read more...

‘I may have to close’: Ntsiki Mazwai shares emotional update on Moya podcast

The future of Moya podcast has been thrown into uncertainty after Ntsiki Mazwai opened up about the financial challenges of keeping the platform’s content going. Also see: Ntsiki Mazwai opens up about Malaria scare In an emotional message shared with supporters, Ntsiki admitted that continuing to fund the podcast has become increasingly difficult. ‘I may […]

Read more...