The Beauty Project

Ek het nou maar net weereens besef… ek is MAL oor ’n truitjiedag! Veral nou met die seisoen wat begin verander. 🤍

Die vorige twee dae was net eenvoudig te warm vir my. Tussen die warm gloede en my eie persoonlike “sweaty glow” het ek genoeg gehad. 😂

Maar dit het my ook laat besef dat ek ’n plan nodig het vir my vel. En ek praat nie net van my gesig nie, ek praat van my HELE lyf.

Want het julle ook agtergekom hoe vinnig klein knoppies, growwe plekkies en allerhande vel probleempjes na ’n warm dag kan opduik?

En kom ons wees eerlik, ek is nou op daardie ouderdom waar ek voel alles los merke! My vel vra vir ’n bietjie ekstra aandag en ek kan nie meer net maak asof alles vanself gaan regkom nie. 🙈

So ja, dalk is dit tyd dat ek aan my lyf se vel ook dieselfde aandag begin gee as my gesig.

Maar eers… kan ons asseblief nog ’n paar truitjiedae kry voordat die somer behoorlik toeslaan?

Wie anders is nog nie heeltemal reg vir die somer nie?

Gee my ’n 👍 as jy, soos ek, eerder ’n wintermens is, of ’n ❤️ as jy nie meer kan wag vir die somer nie!

Ek wil weet aan watter kant van die seisoen jy staan. 😉

📍Somerset West

Even your local skin SUPER hero needs a creative break every now and then. 🦸‍♀️😂

Because apparently staring at my laptop, my treatment menu and my to-do list does NOT magically make creative ideas appear. Who knew?! 🤣

We are seriously spoilt for coffee spots around here, but I keep finding myself at Vida Café at Paardevlei.

Not too busy, a good brew ☕️ and just enough time to sit, people-watch, let my brain wander and pretend I’m being productive while actually doing absolutely nothing. 😂

And honestly, sometimes stepping away is exactly what I need. A fresh head means better ideas — whether it’s creating content, planning something new for the salon, or thinking about how I can help my clients with their skin journeys.

Sometimes you have to stop doing to start thinking again.

So now I’m curious…

What do YOU do when your brain is screaming “I need a break!”?

☕️ Coffee
🚶‍♀️ Go for a walk
🛍️ Retail therapy
🧶 Get crafty
🌿 Sit somewhere pretty
😴 Hide from everyone and everything 😂

Or are you one of those magical people who can actually switch off without feeling guilty about it?

Please share your secrets. My creative brain needs them. 😂👇🏻

📍Somerset West

Can we stop telling women in their 30s that breakouts are just something they have to live with? 👀

Because honestly… I’m not buying it.

If you’re in your 30s, still dealing with breakouts and feeling frustrated because you’ve tried ALL the things, this one is for you.

You don’t need another random skincare recommendation from someone.

And you definitely don’t need to figure out your entire skin game plan by yourself.

That’s literally what I’m here for. 😉

My job is to look at what’s actually happening with YOUR skin, your lifestyle, your current routine and your concerns — and then work out where we go from there.

You just need to show up for yourself.

I’ll bring the skin nerdiness, the experience and a plan. 😜

Because your 30s should not mean accepting that your skin is going to behave like a hormonal teenager forever.

Still fighting breakouts? Let’s chat. ❤️

📍Somerset West

Last time I checked, we are all still just humans, doing human things. 😂

And let’s be real for a minute… in every daily routine, there are things we absolutely hate doing.

Me currently? I am SO over making dinner that it has officially become a regular Shawn problem. 🫣😂

And I think our skincare routines are exactly the same.

There are the things we love doing…
The things we tolerate because we know they’re good for us…
And then there are those steps we conveniently “forget” about. 👀😂

So tell me…

Which parts of your skincare routine do you LOVE, and which ones do you secretly hate and end up skipping?

And if you don’t feel like commenting, let’s communicate in emojis.

❤️ = I actually love my whole skincare routine
👍 = I love some of it, but definitely skip some steps

I’ll confess my own “I like to skip this” in the comments. 😊

No judgement here. We’re all just trying to keep our skin happy while surviving the rest of life. 😂

📍Somerset West

🎭 School concert season is here!

The kids are getting dressed up, hair is being sprayed into submission, faces are covered in makeup and everyone is looking absolutely adorable. 🥹

But every year, once the dust settles, I see the same thing happening…

My book starts filling up with kids whose skin is suddenly unhappy. 😬

Breakouts, congestion, dryness, irritation and sometimes a very unhappy skin barrier.

So, if your child is heading into concert season, here’s how I would help their skin survive it:

🫧 Invest in a proper facial cleanser.
We obviously love the Environ Sebu-Wash, but there are also some really good options available at Clicks and Dis-Chem. You don’t have to spend a fortune.

Not sure what to choose? DM me and I’ll happily point you in the right direction.

💧 Use micellar water instead of makeup wipes.
Makeup wipes can be quite harsh on the skin. Micellar water is generally a gentler option for removing all that concert makeup before properly cleansing.

🧴 Cleanse properly before moisturising.
Once the makeup is off, make sure the skin is actually clean before applying your moisturiser. I’m obviously voting for an Environ moisturiser here, but there are plenty of other options too, like SBR Protect.

🚫 And please… never let them go to bed with a full face of concert makeup.

I know. It’s late. Everyone is tired. There are costumes everywhere and you’ve probably spent the last three hours looking for one missing shoe.

But future-you (and your child’s skin) will thank you. 😂

A little bit of prevention during concert season can save you from a very unhappy skin situation afterwards.

And then… good luck. 😂🎭

📍Somerset West

Apparently, I have a reputation… 😂

Shawn joked with me the other day that I’m the only person he knows who will actually cancel plans because I feel my cats need me. 🐈‍⬛🐾

And you know what? He’s got a point. 😂

What can I say? Give me a quiet rest day, a craft project in hand, my fur babies close by and absolutely nowhere I have to be… and I’m one happy woman.

For me, recharging doesn’t necessarily mean going somewhere or doing something exciting. Sometimes it means slowing right down, getting creative, pottering around at home and enjoying the little things that make me happy.

Apparently, that’s my idea of a wild night out. 🤣

So tell me… how do YOU recharge?
Are you a “leave me alone, I’m staying home” person, or do you need to get out and do something? 👇

📍Somerset West

🌸 HELLO SEPTEMBER & HELLO SPRING! 🌸

September is finally here, and honestly… can we just take a moment to celebrate the fact that we have made it this far into 2026? 🥳

To celebrate the start of Spring, The Beauty Project in Somerset West is giving away an Environ Cosmetic Roller to one lucky person! ✨

If you have been wanting to give your skin some extra attention, this might be the perfect excuse to do so. 😉

HOW TO ENTER:

🌿 Book and enjoy any Environ skin treatment during September
🌿 Purchase your favourite Environ homecare products with a minimum spend of R750
🌿 You will automatically be entered into the lucky draw!

The Beauty Project specialises in advanced skincare treatments and personalised skin solutions, helping you feel more confident in the skin you are in. 💚

Appointments can be booked via Booksy or WhatsApp.

Here’s to beautiful skin, fresh spring days and a little extra excitement this September! 🌸✨

Good luck! 🤞

📍 Somerset West