Professional Skin Care Lab

YOUR FIRST PSCL VISIT: What happens next?

Walking into a skin clinic for the first time can feel a little intimidating — especially when you’re not quite sure what your skin needs.

At Professional Skin Care Lab, we don’t guess. We assess.
Your skincare journey starts in our VISIA Room, where we take you through your first step: a professional VISIA skin analysis.

The VISIA system takes detailed images of your skin, helping us see what may not be obvious to the naked eye. The results give us valuable insight into the condition of your skin and allow our professional therapists to analyse what’s really happening.
And that’s where the difference begins.

Instead of simply choosing a treatment because it’s popular or because someone else had great results, we use your skin analysis to help build a skincare journey around YOU.
Your skin.
Your concerns.
Your goals.
Your personalised plan.

Ready to find out what your skin is really telling us?
Don’t guess your way through skincare. Book your first PSCL consultation and VISIA analysis and let us help you start a skincare journey based on what YOUR skin actually needs.

WhatsApp: 082 443 1645
Call: 011 447 4874
www.professionalskincarelab.co.za
Parktown, Johannesburg

Your best skin starts with understanding it.

SOUTH AFRICA’S DOCTOR PIMPLE POPPER IS BACK!

And this time, Gina is tackling a stubborn whitehead on the chin!

We know how tempting it is when you spot one to think…
“I can just squeeze that myself.”

But picking and squeezing at home can cause unnecessary trauma to the skin, increase inflammation and irritation, introduce bacteria and potentially lead to marks or scarring.

At PSCL, extractions are done professionally, carefully and with your skin’s health in mind.
And getting the whitehead out is only part of the process…

What happens AFTER an extraction matters too.
Proper after-extraction care helps calm and soothe the area, minimise irritation and support the skin as it recovers.
Because a good extraction isn’t just about that satisfying moment when the blockage comes out — it’s about taking care of the skin before, during and after.

So when you spot that tempting little whitehead…
➠Don’t pick.
➠Don’t squeeze.
➠Leave the popping to Gina!

Struggling with whiteheads, congestion or clogged pores? Book your professional treatment at PSCL.
Your skin will thank you for it.

WhatsApp: 082 443 1645
Call: 011 447 4874
www.professionalskincarelab.co.za
Parktown, Johannesburg

⚠️ PROFESSIONAL EXTRACTION
Performed by a trained skincare professional in a controlled, hygienic environment.
Please don’t try this at home.

MY CLIENT SERIOUSLY JUST DID THIS…

A client finished her treatment and casually told Gina she was going to pop into the bathroom… and put on a full face of makeup.
Gina’s reaction? Absolutely not!

When you’ve invested the time, money and care into a professional skin treatment, what you do afterwards matters too.
Depending on the treatment, your skin may be more sensitive, freshly treated, or undergoing a controlled healing and renewal process. That’s why at PSCL, we take aftercare seriously.

Gina’s post-treatment “get out of jail free card”?
✨ No makeup
✨ No sweaty workouts
✨ No washing your face that evening when advised
✨ Give your skin time to settle and recover
✨ Follow the specific aftercare instructions given for your treatment

And yes… sometimes that means going to lunch exactly as you are! Your skin will thank you for it.

At Professional Skin Care Lab, the treatment doesn’t end when you leave the treatment room. Great results are a partnership between what we do in-clinic and how you care for your skin afterwards.

Ready to start taking your skin seriously? Book your consultation or treatment with PSCL and let Gina and the team create a professional treatment and aftercare plan specifically for your skin.

Parktown North, Johannesburg
WhatsApp: 082 443 1645
Call 011 447 4874

SOUTH AFRICA’S DOCTOR PIMPLE POPPER IS BACK!
And this time… we’re going into the EAR!
There’s something incredibly satisfying about watching a stubborn blackhead finally being removed — but there’s a BIG difference between squeezing at home and having an extraction done safely and professionally.

At Professional Skin Care Lab, Gina knows exactly when and how to extract without unnecessary trauma to the surrounding skin. Safe extractions help reduce the risk of:
✨ Inflammation and irritation
✨ Skin damage and scarring
✨ Introducing bacteria
✨ Making the blockage worse

But at PSCL, we don’t believe the treatment ends when the blackhead comes out.
After-extraction care is just as important.

We take care of the treated area afterwards to help calm and soothe the skin, support recovery and minimise irritation — because professional skin care is about more than getting the satisfying POP. It’s about looking after your skin before, during and after the extraction.

Put down the tweezers.
Stop squeezing in the mirror.
Let Gina handle it safely!

Got stubborn blackheads, congestion or clogged pores that you just can’t leave alone?

Book your professional skin consultation or safe extraction at PSCL.

WhatsApp: 082 443 1645
Call: 011 447 4874
www.professionalskincarelab.co.za
Parktown, Johannesburg

⚠️ PROFESSIONAL EXTRACTION
Performed by a trained skincare professional in a controlled, hygienic environment.
Please don’t try this at home.

PIGMENTATION: Why There’s No “One-Size-Fits-All” Fix

“Gina, how do we fix pigmentation?” It’s one of the questions we’re asked most often at Professional Skin Care Lab — and the answer isn’t as simple as recommending one product or treatment.

In this reel, OG chats to Gina about why understanding the cause of pigmentation comes first.

Pigmentation can appear on the face or body and may be influenced by several different factors — including sun exposure, heat, hormones, ageing, certain products and other individual triggers. That’s why treating pigmentation with a blanket approach simply doesn’t work.

At PSCL, we start with a consultation. We look at where the pigmentation is, what may be triggering it, your skin type and your individual circumstances before putting together a personalised treatment and skincare protocol.
And if your pigmentation is somewhere you feel embarrassed or uncomfortable talking about — including areas such as the underarms or body — please know that your consultation is handled with care, sensitivity and discretion.

Different pigmentation. Different causes. Different solutions.

Don’t guess your way through products and treatments. Let’s find out what your skin actually needs.

WhatsApp: 082 443 1645
Call: 011 447 4874
www.professionalskincarelab.co.za
Parktown, Johannesburg

This Heritage Day, we celebrate the beautiful diversity of South African skin!

Gina and OG are sharing a few greetings and a whole lot of love!

At Professional Skincare Lab, we believe every skin deserves personalised care. Whatever your heritage, whatever language feels like home, we’re celebrating YOU.

Happy Heritage Day!🇿🇦

How do you say hello in your home language? Tell us below

WhatsApp: 082 443 1645
Call: 011 447 4874
www.professionalskincarelab.co.za
Parktown, Johannesburg

AFTER YEARS OF TREATING SKIN… THESE ARE 3 MISTAKES GINA SEES CONSTANTLY

When you’ve spent more than two decades working with skin, you start noticing the same mistakes again and again.
OG sat down with Gina to ask her: “What are the TOP 3 skincare mistakes you see people making?”
And her answers may sound simple… but they can make a huge difference to your skin:

1. Not wearing sunscreen every day�Yes — even in winter! Daily protection is one of the most important things you can do to protect your skin and prevent premature ageing and pigmentation.

2. Skipping moisturiser because your skin is oily�Oily skin still needs hydration. The key is choosing the right moisturiser for your skin type to support a healthy skin barrier.

3. Squeezing and picking at pimples at home�Gina’s rule? Don’t squeeze. Don’t pick. Don’t pop. Improper squeezing can cause inflammation, infection, pigmentation and scarring. If something needs extracting, come to the professionals who have the right tools and expertise.

Your skincare doesn’t have to be complicated — but it does need to be right for YOUR skin.

Not sure what your skin actually needs? Let Gina and the PSCL team guide you. Book your consultation and let’s build a skincare plan that works for you.

WhatsApp: 082 443 1645
Call: 011 447 4874
www.professionalskincarelab.co.za
Parktown, Johannesburg

SPRING SKINCARE: WHAT SHOULD CHANGE?

Just like your wardrobe changes from winter to spring… your skincare should too!

As the weather warms up, we expose more skin, spend more time outdoors and often find ourselves in air-conditioned environments — all of which can affect the way our skin looks and feels.
Gina’s spring skincare reminders:

* Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen! And don’t stop at your face — remember your neck, décolleté, ears, hands and arms too.
* Hydration is key. Warmer weather and air conditioning can contribute to dehydration, so keep your skin — and your body — well hydrated.
* Protect your skin barrier. A good moisturiser helps reduce transepidermal water loss and keeps essential moisture where your skin needs it.
* Think about your environment too. A comfortable, cooler sleeping environment can be another small part of supporting your skin through the warmer months.

Not sure what needs to change in your routine this spring? Don’t guess — let us help you build a skincare plan suited to your skin.

Book your consultation with Professional Skin Care Lab and get your skin spring-ready!

New season. New routine. Healthier skin.

WhatsApp: 082 443 1645
Call: 011 447 4874
www.professionalskincarelab.co.za
Parktown, Johannesburg