Beauty by Numbers: Your Age-Defying Skincare Guide

By Joan van Wyngaard, The Ingredients Doctor™  | B.Pharm, M.Sc (Pharmacology), MBA, PhD The Multi-Billion Rand Market, the Science It Doesn’t Want You to Read, and the Three Forms That Actually WorkThe global collagen supplement market is now valued in the tens of...

By Joan van Wyngaard, The Ingredients Doctor™  | B.Pharm, M.Sc (Pharmacology), MBA, PhD40% of women will experience clinically significant hair thinning or hair loss by the time they turn 50. That is four in ten. And yet the overwhelming majority of products sold to...

By Joan van Wyngaard | B.Pharm, M.Sc (Pharmacology), MBA, PhD   Tonight I ran a masterclass on colds and flu — why you get sick fast, and how to actually stop the virus. And I thought it was worth putting into writing, because there are some things in this space...

Pain and sport go hand in hand — but how we manage it can make or break an athlete’s health. Painkillers like NSAIDs (ibuprofen, diclofenac) or combo tablets (like Myprodol) are widespread in professional and recreational sport. But emerging research reveals a hidden...

Everyday Sunscreen: Why It’s the Best Anti-Aging Step You’re Not Doing Consistently Introduction:We know you’ve heard it before: Wear sunscreen every day. But did you know your daily SPF is the single most important thing you can do to protect your skin’s health — and...

​Does Your Skincare’s Scent Really Matter? How Fragrance May Be Hurting Your Skin and Health Introduction:We love skincare that feels luxurious. A soft scent can transport you to a spa-like moment at your bathroom sink. But have you ever wondered what gives your...