Home > Lifestyle > Beyond Beauty Beyond Beauty All sections in Lifestyle » Diet and nutrition » Fitness » Man » Sex » Parenting » Woman » Contraception » Environmental Health » Health and Your Money » Healthy Home » Healthy Workplace » Mental Health » Pet Health » Stop Smoking » Street Drugs » Sun » Teen » Travel Health » Ageing well » Natural Health » Health tech » All lifestyle sections Keen to win a R2 000 voucher to spend in the Skin Renewal online store? Fill in our quick and easy survey and stand a chance of winning! #BeyondBeauty Beyond Beauty Q&A The skin is a fascinating organ. Ask your skin-related questions here . . . The African sun & its effects on your skin Our sunny climate makes us the envy of the world, but there’s a shadow to all that sunshine when it comes to our skin. Time to become sun smart. Moisturiser: the right stuff A moisturiser is just a moisturiser, right? Not quite. What they put in – and leave out – can make a huge difference to your skin. A good moisture can do alot more than you think When you use your daily skin moisturiser, did you know that you’re probably using a multi-functional ‘smart cream’? Moisture matters: Oils vs serums and moisturisers Facial oils have become very popular, but do they benefit all skin types? And do you need a facial oil on top of your regular moisturiser? Do most people follow a skin regime? We have the results of the topicals survey and this is what you had to say... This is why a moisturiser matters Even people not really interested in looking after their skin know that moisturiser is a key step in good skin care. But do you really know why? This is the recipe for good skin, no matter your skin type Regardless of our ancestral heritage, we’re all South Africans, and healthy, good-looking skin is within all our reach Fair concerns – what does your skin need? 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Did you know that over 60% of Beyond Beauty readers struggle with skin pigmentation problems? These are the results from the Beyond Beauty Pigmentation Survey. Solutions to SA women’s top 10 skin concerns – Part 1 After a decade of dealing with SA women’s skin concerns, the medical and aesthetic professionals at Skin Renewal know the best methods to obtain a healthy, beautiful skin. SA women’s most common skin concerns This August the focus is on celebrating women, their triumphs and the fact that they’re the rock in our lives. Let's help them put their 'best face' forward. 6 skin conditions that can benefit from exfoliation Exfoliation can assist in treating skin conditions from adult acne to wrinkles. What you need to know about deeper exfoliation Removing stubborn or deeper skin problems such as melasma pigmentation and acne scarring may require deeper professional interventions with medium chemical peels and light technology. DIY skin care: Exfoliation Helping your skin with its natural exfoliation process can do wonders for its function and appearance. Have you discovered the boon of superficial exfoliators yet? Are you exfoliating enough? Exfoliation is a natural process that keeps our skin healthy and looking good. But, sometimes, we need to give our skin a helping hand. 4 tips for even skintone Hyperpigmentation is a tricky condition to handle, and successful treatment needs a multipronged, ongoing strategy. 3 lines of defence in treating hyperpigmentation When it comes to excess pigmentation, your best treatment solutions depend on the type of pigmentation and its severity. 5 possible causes of pigmentation problems In order to deal with your pigmentation problems, it helps to understand the cause(s). The four pillars of preserving healthy skin Pretty much all of us want to keep our skin healthy and youthful for as long as possible. The best way to achieve this is with the help of these four pillars. 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