Skin Certified SA Launches in Johannesburg to Tackle Skincare Misinformation
South Africa’s skincare industry is getting a long-overdue reality check. A new initiative, Skin Certified SA, has officially launched in Johannesburg, introducing the country’s first dermatologist-led certification standard aimed at cleaning up misinformation and holding creators accountable.
Backed by the Dermatology Society of South Africa (DSSA) and supported by Neutrogena, the programme is positioning itself as more than just another beauty campaign. It is being framed as a public health intervention.
A Science-First Approach to Skincare Content
At the core of Skin Certified SA is education. The certification is built on a dermatologist-developed curriculum that covers skin biology, ingredient science, myth-busting and ethical influence, giving creators the tools to shar...