South Africa, June 18 -- Many of these products do not account for the combined load of sun, pollution, and over-treatment that shapes how local skin behaves.

"South African skin is constantly negotiating sun, wind, and pollution, so calm has to be built in, not added on," says Shannon Dougall, CEO and founder of South African dermatologist-developed skincare brand Skin Functional.

To target the specific needs of the South African skincare market, the brand has formulated a locally made, fragrance-free serum that calms redness and supports hydration for skin that is reactive to sun, pollution, and over-treatment.

Sooth the skin Skin is resilient and can stay on high alert, acclimatising to the environment, guided by genetics and produ...