SkinGlow Diaries

Why did I start SkinGlow Africa, after almost two decades in this industry?In this first episode, I take you back to where it all began — a fashion degree I never ended up using, a Somatology qualification I enrolled in almost out of rebellion, and an oncology ward that changed how I understood beauty permanently. From there, the path that led through L'Oréal, MAC Cosmetics, and Apple, and the gap I kept noticing no matter how sophisticated the industry around me became.South Africa accounts for more than 27% of all beauty revenue across the entire African continent. We are not a test market. We are the market. And yet so much of the global beauty conversation still treats us as an afterthought.This episode is about the roads that got built in this industry — and what happens once we're standing on them. It's the foundation for everything SkinGlow Diaries is going to be: a space for taking custody of how African beauty gets spoken about, on our own terms.Hosted by Paballo Masinga | Qualified Somatologist | Founder, SkinGlow Africa & Euphony BrandsFor collaborations: [email protected] or [email protected] On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paballomasinga/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paballomasinga?lang=en-GBLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paballo-masinga-59328830/Substack: https://substack.com/@pabimasinga

There is a conversation about African skin that has not been had properly. Not in boardrooms. Not in global beauty campaigns. And not on most podcasts. SkinGlow Diaries is a 13-episode podcast hosted by Paballo Masinga; qualified somatologist with almost two decades of experience in beauty, skincare, brand strategy, and clinical skin therapy. Each episode goes deeper. Into the science behind ingredients. Into the industry behind the products. Into the real experiences of African women navigating their skin journeys. And into the voices of the dermatologists, experts, and founders shaping what beauty on this continent becomes.This is not surface-level skincare content. This is the real conversation. SkinGlow Diaries launches 15 June 2026. Follow now so you do not miss Episode 1. Hosted by Paballo Masinga @paballomasinga SkinGlow Africa | [email protected]