Dr Kesiree Naidoo is a Specialist Dermatologist in Cape Town. She has been in private practice since 2008 at The Vincent Pallotti Hospital in Pinelands.

She completed her medical degree at The Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine at the University of Kwazulu-Natal. Dr Naidoo worked in hospitals in England and Canada before specialising in Dermatology at the University of Stellenbosch.

Dr Naidoo has a special interest in the treatment of acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancers and mole mapping. She has completed cosmetic dermatology training accredited by the University of Stellenbosch and the practice also offers a range of aesthetic treatments and services. Dr Naidoo stays updated by attending local and international congresses and has completed numerous workshops and courses since specialising.

Wanting to take her Dermatology practice to the next level, Kesiree then founded Skinsmart, her online specialist skincare site, where clients and patients can purchase dermatologist strength, high-end skincare across premium brands, delivered anywhere in South Africa. With Skinsmart being the only fully female-run online skincare store, Dr Kesiree is pioneering the way for women in online dermatology.

Dr Bianca Tod is a Specialist Dermatologist in Cape Town. She has been a practicing dermatologist since 2015. She studied medicine at Wits University, completing her degree in 2005. She then worked as a general doctor in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Dr Tod then specialised in dermatology at the University of Stellenbosch, receiving her degree in 2014.

Since completing her specialisation in dermatology, Dr Tod has worked at the Division of Dermatology at Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Academic Hospital. She works there as a dermatologist and senior lecturer. She has also worked in private practice as an associate in other dermatologists’ practices. She has recently handed in her PhD thesis, which has been accepted. Her role at Stellenbosch University will now change to honorary lecturer, as she spends more time seeing patients in private practice.

As we know, every good woman in business needs a Class-A sidekick...enter Chikara Jacobs. Originally from Johannesburg, Chikara studied Somatology at Camelot international 12 years ago and has been living and practicing Aesthetics in Cape Town since 2015. She has also obtained various qualifications in paramedical skincare and is currently our specialist skincare therapist at Skinsmart Aesthetics in Rondebosch and at Vincent Pallotti in Pinelands. Committed to enhancing beauty and confidence, she focuses on delivering tailored solutions for optimal results and cannot wait to see you.

But nothing happens on the forefront without support behind the scenes!

Meet our beloved Adiela Van Der Schyff who is our support office, admin guru and general backbone to the business, having been part of Dr. Kesiree’s practice for a number of years and part of the Skinsmart family from its inception. There is no problem Adiela can’t solve, and no aspect of the business she doesn’t know both inside and out.

Monique brings over 13 years of experience in the aesthetics industry, with a career that has taken her both on land and at sea. Growing up in Namibia, she developed a deep appreciation for the importance of sun protection and skin health. Her favourite question is simple, yet important: “Do you wear sunblock?” Monique has a warm approach and her patients are always comfortable and confident leaving their skin in her hands.