There comes a moment in every woman’s life when the mirror quietly changes. One day, you notice fine lines that weren’t there before. A softness around the eyes. A skin tone that no longer looks as even or as luminous. It’s not dramatic. It’s subtle. But it’s deeply personal.
For Tanya Fransolet Groenewald, that moment became the beginning of a journey.
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In 2011, Tanya founded her business with a vision to help women feel confident and beautiful. But it was in 2017, after years of working hands-on with real clients in treatment rooms, that she began formulating what would become Pharma PH Skin. She had listened to thousands of women speak about their skin – their wrinkles, pigmentation, sensitivity, dryness, breakouts – and how these visible changes affected far more than appearance. They affected confidence, self-image, and how a woman carried herself in the world.
One morning, Tanya herself stood in front of the mirror and noticed the early signs of ageing. Instead of chasing drastic interventions, she made a conscious decision: she wanted to age gracefully. Naturally. To still recognise her own face, just older – not altered. Today, at 47, she has never had Botox or fillers. She has relied solely on consistent, intelligent skincare, using Pharma PH Skin every day since its creation.
Her philosophy is simple: healthy skin first. When skin is strong, calm, balanced and supported, it ages better. It glows differently. It holds confidence.
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To stay deeply connected to what women truly need, Tanya opened The Neon Salon in Centurion, where she and her team work with advanced AI skin scan technology to analyse and track real skin conditions. Thousands of clients have walked through those doors, and thousands more connect online through the BuyBeauty skin quiz – each seeking solutions that work with their skin, not against it.
In 2022, Tanya’s daughter Anya joined the business, bringing a fresh creative voice and a deep emotional connection to the brand’s storytelling. Together, they represent a brand shaped by two generations who believe women deserve skincare they can trust.
Their commitment to real results is echoed in the stories of the women who use Pharma PH Skin.
Lizelle van Heerden, in her fifties, had tried countless skincare brands. Each would seem to work for a month or two, only for her pigmentation and fine lines to return. When she met Tanya at a conference, she was struck by her skin. “When I heard her age, I couldn’t believe it,” Lizelle recalls. Tanya invited her for an AI skin scan and suggested starting simply: a cleanser, day cream, night cream, and two serums: Vitamin B and Matrixyl.
Curious, Lizelle conducted her own test, using the pigmentation serum on one side of her face and the anti-wrinkle serum on the other. A month later, the follow-up scan showed visible improvement on both sides. “That was my proof,” she says. “These products really work.” Within weeks, her skin felt calmer, smoother and more luminous, something even her husband noticed.
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Debbie Janse van Rensburg’s journey was equally moving. Struggling with extremely dry, sensitive, inflamed skin, she visited the salon in discomfort. After one application of the Hydra Oil and Soothing Recovery Oil, the burning sensation disappeared. A scan fifteen minutes later showed reduced inflammation. “For the first time in months, my skin felt safe,” she says. “Within days, it was transformed.”
Even professionals trust the brand. Dr Ntombi Nala, who uses Pharma PH Skin in her treatments and at home, shares: “When I stopped using it and tried another brand, my skin was not the same. I went back to Pharma PH Skin and my skin felt happy again. I’ve been using it consistently since 2022, and I wouldn’t change.”
These are not stories of overnight miracles. They are stories of consistency, science, and skin that is supported, not forced.
Behind every success is a team. At the Fransolet Group, Tanya leads a collective of expert aestheticians, therapists and educators who share her “healthy skin first” philosophy. Their combined knowledge ensures that each client’s journey is both scientifically guided and deeply personal, whether in the treatment room or at home.
Central to the brand’s success is an understanding of the skin’s natural biology. While many assume stronger means better, Pharma PH Skin focuses on balance, beginning with pH. Healthy skin naturally sits between 4.5 and 5.5, a slightly acidic environment that strengthens the barrier, supports renewal and allows ingredients to work more effectively. Through its pH Precision Penetration™ approach, the range aligns with this natural state, improving absorption while reducing irritation. It is skincare that works with the skin’s intelligence, not against it.
Every formulation is created with intention. Peptides support firmness and structure. Stem-cell inspired actives help the skin recover and remain resilient. Antioxidants protect against environmental stress, while gentle AHAs refine texture and radiance. Niacinamide calms inflammation and strengthens the barrier, and botanical extracts soothe and restore balance. Nothing is added for trend’s sake. Everything serves a purpose, at therapeutic levels that respect the skin.
For years, these formulations were used quietly behind the scenes in professional treatment rooms by therapists, doctors and clinics who needed reliable, predictable results. Clients began to notice something remarkable: their skin didn’t just improve after treatments – it stayed healthier in everyday life. As demand grew, Tanya made the decision to offer the same professional formulations for home use, unchanged, through BuyBeauty.co.za, allowing women nationwide access to science-led skincare grounded in real results.
Pharma PH Skin is anchored in truth: real skin, real science, real results. It isn’t loud or trend-driven. It is for the woman who values confidence over hype, health over shortcuts, and graceful ageing over drastic change. Born in the treatment room. Perfected through experience. Trusted for life.
The kind of skincare women discover once – and then quietly, confidently, share from one glowing face to another.
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