Every woman knows what it feels like to look in the mirror and wish her skin would simply cooperate – less sensitivity, smoother texture, a more even tone, and a healthy glow that brings quiet confidence.
For years, South African women searched for skincare they could trust — products that work with the skin, not against it, and that understand our climate, lifestyle, and unique beauty.
What many didn’t realise is that this kind of skincare wasn’t created in a boardroom.
It was born where skin tells the truth: in the treatment room.
The woman behind the brand: a story rooted in real skin, real women, and real life
Before the name Pharma PH Skin appeared on a bottle, it began with one woman listening closely to the insecurities whispered behind closed doors. That woman was Tanya Fransolet Groenewald — a professionally trained aesthetic practitioner, educator, skincare formulator, mentor, mother, and the founder of the Fransolet Group.
Her journey is one of resilience and vision: from starting with just R1,000 and a dream, to building a multi-division beauty, wellness, and retail enterprise grounded in integrity and leadership.
Over more than a decade of hands-on work, Tanya witnessed how acne, pigmentation, scarring, sun damage, wrinkles, and sensitivity affected far more than skin. They touched confidence and identity.
The pattern became clear: women were doing everything right, yet their skin wasn’t responding. The issue wasn’t routine — it was an industry of quick fixes that compromised the skin barrier. Tanya knew something had to change.
Two generations, one vision
In 2022, Tanya’s daughter Anya joined the business as a creative voice shaping the brand’s storytelling, content and emotional connection with women.
Together, they represent a timeless partnership — a legacy in the making, shaped by two generations who believe women deserve skincare they can trust.
Tanya and Anya have become a formidable mother–daughter team — combining experience and innovation, mutual trust and relentless work ethic — united in their commitment to build something lasting.
A team of experts
Tanya leads a skilled team of aestheticians, therapists, and educators who share her healthy skin first philosophy, ensuring every client receives care that is both scientific and personal.
Healthy skin first
In 2017, Tanya developed Pharma PH Skin around one guiding promise: healthy skin first, followed by lasting results. By focusing on skin biology rather than trends, she created a professional derma-cosmeceutical range trusted by therapists and loved by clients at home.
Why ph matters more than you think
Most women assume results come from higher concentrations, harsher treatments or stronger actives. But skin health begins with something beautifully simple: its pH.
Healthy skin relies on balance, not harsh actives. With a natural pH of 4.5–5.5, skin stays strong, resilient, and better able to absorb ingredients effectively.
Pharma PH Skin’s pH Precision Penetration™ works in harmony with this natural balance, allowing actives to perform more effectively with less irritation — supporting long-term skin health, not forced change.
Science chosen with intention
Every Pharma PH Skin formulation is created with one goal: to help skin function better and look healthier. Peptides support firmness and structure, while stem-cell-inspired actives help skin recover and remain resilient. Antioxidants protect against daily environmental stress, AHAs gently refine texture, and niacinamide calms inflammation while strengthening the skin barrier. Botanical extracts soothe, balance, and comfort the skin. Nothing overwhelms the skin — everything supports it. Ingredients are included at therapeutic levels, never for trend or marketing appeal. Every component has a purpose.
From salon secret to trusted skincare staple
Pharma PH Skin began quietly in professional treatment rooms, trusted by therapists, doctors, and clinics who needed consistent, predictable results. Clients soon noticed something different: their skin improved — and stayed healthier long after treatments.
Routines became simpler. Skin calmed, cleared, and strengthened. With demand growing, the same professional formulations were made available for home use, unchanged, through BuyBeauty.co.za, giving women nationwide access to science-backed skincare without compromise.
More than skincare — a skin philosophy
Pharma PH Skin is built on real skin, real science, and real results. It doesn’t chase trends or make loud promises. It’s for women who value long-term skin health, calm confidence, and visible results. Born in the treatment room. Perfected through results. Trusted for life.
