Our Story
Precision Clinical Skincare. Built on Experience.
dr.dermal® was conceived in 2009 with a singular objective:
to create intelligent, results-driven skincare rooted in clinical logic rather than cosmetic trends.
What began as a small and highly specialised acne treatment range in the United States quickly evolved into something much larger. Early success in the US market provided valuable insight into formulation science, ingredient integrity, and the importance of maintaining complete sovereignty over product development.
Those lessons laid the foundation for the modern dr.dermal® philosophy.
The South African Launch
In 2015, dr.dermal® officially launched in South Africa with a focused but highly disruptive range of just three products:
- A silk facial mask infused with a nourishing peptide-rich serum
- A Complete Rejuvenation Serum featuring instant lifting and optical blurring technology
- The now iconic Texture Correction Pads — a powerful leave-on resurfacing system that delivered professional-peel-like results in a convenient home-use format
The response was immediate.
Within the first year, dr.dermal® received industry awards at the Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Review New Product Awards, while simultaneously being featured in virtually every major beauty and lifestyle publication in South Africa.
Several products rapidly achieved cult status among both consumers and professionals.
Beyond Products
As the brand evolved, so did its ecosystem.
dr.dermal® expanded into the professional aesthetic market, distributing advanced technologies including microneedling systems from Denmark and a clinical-grade 3D skin imaging device from the EU.
At the same time, we launched our own aesthetic treatment facility — not only to offer advanced skin treatments, but to continuously test, refine, and validate evolving treatment protocols and formulations in real clinical settings.
Over the years, thousands of clients were treated through these systems, providing invaluable real-world insight into skin behaviour, treatment response, and formulation performance.
Professional Formulation & Private Label Development
Alongside the growth of dr.dermal®, we began collaborating with a wide range of professional partners including:
- Dermatologists
- Plastic surgeons
- Aesthetic practitioners
- Medical aesthetic clinics
- Major retail groups
Through these collaborations, we formulated and manufactured products under numerous private and professional house brands, helping practitioners and businesses bring sophisticated skincare concepts to market.
This work further strengthened our formulation expertise across multiple treatment categories and skin concerns.
The Skin Consult
dr.dermal® founder Sahil Singh later published The Skin Consult — widely regarded as a definitive modern reference guide on skin health and formulation philosophy.
With a 5-star rating on Amazon, the book challenges many of the misconceptions, trends, and oversimplifications that dominate the skincare industry today.
Rather than viewing skin in isolation, The Skin Consult explores the profound relationship between skin health and:
- Metabolic health
- Insulin resistance
- Gut health
- Diet and nutrition
- Lifestyle factors
- Inflammation and systemic imbalance
The book has become an important educational resource for both consumers and professionals seeking a more evidence-led understanding of skin.
The Next Chapter
After a brief pause in production and redevelopment, dr.dermal® returns stronger than ever.
Today, the brand represents the culmination of over a decade of formulation experience, clinical treatment insight, and continuous refinement.
The new generation of dr.dermal® introduces:
- Expanded treatment systems
- Advanced corrective formulations
- Bespoke skincare solutions
- Professional treatment protocols
- Clinical-grade aesthetic services
Our philosophy remains unchanged:
High-performance skincare.
Intelligent formulation.
Visible results.
No trends.
No noise.
Just precision clinical skincare designed to transform skin at the highest level.