GLYSOLID Blog
Skin Care Advice
Practical tips for dry skin, cracked heels and everyday care, written for South African weather and South African lives.
Seasonal care
Winter Skin Care for the Whole Family, From Kids to Gogo
A simple winter skin care guide for South African families. Keep kids, parents and gogo comfortable through dry, cold months with an easy routine.
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Everyday care
Dry Skin and Ashy Legs in School Kids: A Parent's Guide for the Cold School Terms
Dry skin in school kids is common in the cold terms. Learn why legs go ashy, a quick morning routine, and when a rash needs a visit to the clinic.
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Seasonal care
Why Do My Heels Crack in Winter, and What Can I Do About It?
Why do heels crack in winter? Dry Highveld air, heaters and closed shoes all play a part. Here is what causes it and an easy nightly routine to help.
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Gifts
Skin Care Gift Ideas Under R300 for Mother's Day, Birthdays and Christmas
Skin care gift ideas under R300 for Mother’s Day, birthdays and Christmas. Real GLYSOLID pairings with prices, from R60 stocking fillers to R295 sets.
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Everyday care
Skin Care for Men Who Do Not Do Skin Care: A Simple Routine
A simple skin care routine for men who do not want a bathroom full of products. Two minutes a day for softer hands, heels and less itchy skin.
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Sport and outdoors
Gardeners, Farmers and Outdoor Workers: Protecting Your Hands and Feet
Hand and foot care for outdoor workers, gardeners and farmers in South Africa. Simple ways to protect rough hands and cracked heels from sun and cold.
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Everyday care
Body Lotion vs Body Cream: Which One Do You Actually Need?
Body lotion vs body cream explained simply. Learn the real difference, which suits your skin and SA weather, and when to use both for soft skin.
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Seasonal care
Joburg, Durban or Cape Town: How Your City's Weather Affects Your Skin
How your city’s weather affects your skin, from dry Joburg winters to humid Durban and windy Cape Town, plus the right moisturiser for where you live.
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Dry skin
Ashy Skin: What It Is and How to Get Rid of It for Good
Ashy skin is dry skin that looks grey or white. Learn what causes it in South Africa and the simple daily habits that keep your skin soft and even.
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Dry skin
Why Is My Skin So Dry? The Most Common Causes in South Africa
Why is my skin so dry? Dry air, hard water, hot showers and strong sun are the usual culprits in South Africa. Find out what to change and what helps.
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Ingredients
What Is Allantoin, and Why Is It in So Many Skin Creams?
What is allantoin? A gentle ingredient that soothes, softens and smooths rough skin. See where it comes from, how it works and why it pairs with glycerin.
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Everyday care
Perfume-Free Creams: Who Needs Them and Why
Perfume-free creams suit sensitive skin, scent-free workplaces and pilgrims in ihram. Learn who benefits, how to read a label and which creams to choose.
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Faith and travel
Umrah and Hajj Skin Care: Preventing Chafing While in Ihram
How to prevent chafing in ihram on Umrah and Hajj. Why it happens, which perfume-free cream scholars generally allow, and what to pack from SA.
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Faith and travel
Ramadan Skin Care: Keeping Your Skin From Drying Out While Fasting
Ramadan skin care made simple. How to stop dry skin while fasting, when to drink water and moisturise, and why wudu leaves your hands so dry.
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Everyday care
Hard-Working Hands: Skin Care for Nurses, Builders, Cleaners and Frequent Hand Washers
Skin care for hard-working hands that wash, scrub and lift all day. Simple habits for nurses, builders and cleaners to keep dry, cracked hands comfortable.
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Sport and outdoors
Running Chafing and Blisters: Care for Comrades, Two Oceans and parkrun
How to stop running chafing and blisters, from parkrun to Comrades. Simple skin and foot care for South African runners, before and after the race.
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Ingredients
What Does Glycerin Do for Your Skin? The Answer in Plain Words
What does glycerin do for skin? It draws in water and helps hold it there. Here is how glycerine works, why it suits dry skin and how to use it well.
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Seasonal care
Sunburn and After-Sun Care: How to Soothe Your Skin After Too Much Sun
Sunburn and after-sun care made simple. How to cool and soothe mild sunburn, which signs need a doctor, and how to protect your skin next time.
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Feet and heels
Summer Foot Care: Looking After Your Feet in Sandals, Slops and Bare Feet
Summer foot care for sandals and slops season. Simple daily habits to keep South African feet soft, smooth and comfortable from December to March.
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Feet and heels
How to Fix Cracked Heels at Home: A Simple Routine That Works
Learn how to fix cracked heels at home with a simple soak, file and moisturise routine that fits into a busy South African day. No fancy tools needed.
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