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There is a simple truth we do not say out loud often enough: Your skin  tells the story of where you live, how you live, and what you have been exposed to. In South Africa, this truth is even sharper. Your postcode can determine your risk of chronic inflammation. Your daily commute can determine the onset of eczema. Your access to clean water can decide whether your child develops recurring fungal infections. Skin is biological, but the forces that harm it are profoundly soc

Johannesburg, March 2026 – Skincare is not a cosmetic indulgence, but a fundamental human right closely linked to health, wellbeing and social equity.  This is the message from Biomedical Scientist and Product Specialist Dr. Judey as South Africa marks Human Rights Month this March.  “We are seeing more cases of inflammatory skin conditions, infections and sun-related damage that are directly linked to environmental exposure,” says Dr Judey . “In a country facing extreme hea

The care of intimate skin is mired in silence and misinformation and often subject to trial and error. Biomedical expert Dr Judey wants South Africans to rethink how they care for these sensitive areas and believes that education and open conversation hold the keys to this. “Burning, itching, unusual odour or persistent irritation are not things people should normalise,”  she explains. “They are signals that the skin’s protective barrier or microbial balance has been compromi

The festive season is marked by celebration, indulgence and a departure from routine. While these moments of excess are often short-lived, their effects on the skin can linger well into the new year. Dehydration, inflammation, breakouts and a dull complexion are common concerns as many people return to work and daily life, only to find their skin showing visible signs of strain. According to biomedical scientist Dr. Judey, the skin is highly responsive to lifestyle changes, m

Johannesburg, September 2025  - In recognition of National Albinism Awareness Month this September, biomedical scientist and skin care expert, Dr. Judey is shedding light on a long-neglected public health issue: the critical and often life-saving skin care needs of people living with albinism - a genetic condition often misunderstood, yet deeply significant in the context of health and inclusion. Albinism is characterised by a lack of melanin pigment in the skin, hair, and ey