# BeautyLab
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## [About the BeautyLab category](https://community.healthlab.co.za/t/about-the-beautylab-category/43)
**Author:** [@healthlab](https://community.healthlab.co.za/u/healthlab)\
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**Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.healthlab.co.za/t/about-the-beautylab-category/43 "2026-10-12T14:27:04Z")
Skincare, haircare, makeup & aesthetic treatments.
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## [Finding your foundation match: tips for every skin tone](https://community.healthlab.co.za/t/finding-your-foundation-match-tips-for-every-skin-tone/77)
**Author:** [@healthlab](https://community.healthlab.co.za/u/healthlab)\
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**Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.healthlab.co.za/t/finding-your-foundation-match-tips-for-every-skin-tone/77 "2026-10-12T14:52:49Z")
Finding the right foundation shade and undertone can be frustrating, especially when ranges don’t cater well for every skin tone. Let’s discuss: Which brands or shades have worked best for your skin tone? Any tips for…
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## [Hair shedding or thinning: what helped you figure out the cause?](https://community.healthlab.co.za/t/hair-shedding-or-thinning-what-helped-you-figure-out-the-cause/76)
**Author:** [@healthlab](https://community.healthlab.co.za/u/healthlab)\
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**Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.healthlab.co.za/t/hair-shedding-or-thinning-what-helped-you-figure-out-the-cause/76 "2026-10-12T14:52:47Z")
Hair loss and thinning can have many causes — stress, hormones, nutrition, styling habits, medical conditions or genetics. Working out the cause is the first step towards the right treatment. Let’s discuss: What did y…
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## [Considering an aesthetic treatment? Questions to ask first](https://community.healthlab.co.za/t/considering-an-aesthetic-treatment-questions-to-ask-first/75)
**Author:** [@healthlab](https://community.healthlab.co.za/u/healthlab)\
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**Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.healthlab.co.za/t/considering-an-aesthetic-treatment-questions-to-ask-first/75 "2026-10-12T14:52:45Z")
Injectables, lasers, peels and other treatments are increasingly popular. Results and safety depend heavily on who performs them and whether the treatment suits you. Let’s build a checklist: What questions should you …
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## [Sunscreen for South African sun: which ones do you actually wear daily?](https://community.healthlab.co.za/t/sunscreen-for-south-african-sun-which-ones-do-you-actually-wear-daily/74)
**Author:** [@healthlab](https://community.healthlab.co.za/u/healthlab)\
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**Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.healthlab.co.za/t/sunscreen-for-south-african-sun-which-ones-do-you-actually-wear-daily/74 "2026-10-12T14:52:43Z")
Daily sunscreen is one of the best things you can do for your skin, and South Africa’s UV levels are high for much of the year. The best sunscreen is the one you’ll actually wear every day. Let’s discuss: Which sunscr…
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## [Share your skincare routine (and your skin type)](https://community.healthlab.co.za/t/share-your-skincare-routine-and-your-skin-type/73)
**Author:** [@healthlab](https://community.healthlab.co.za/u/healthlab)\
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**Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.healthlab.co.za/t/share-your-skincare-routine-and-your-skin-type/73 "2026-10-12T14:52:41Z")
There’s no single “best” routine — what works depends on your skin type, concerns, climate and budget. Tell us: What’s your skin type and main concern? What does your morning and evening routine look like right now? W…