Petru van Zyl – FOUNDER and Creative Director
The pHformula story
Petru van Zyl is a highly experienced skin specialist with a remarkable track record spanning over 25 years. She is not only the Founder of pHformula but also a dedicated researcher and author of influential educational material. Her work has made a significant impact and is applied in more than 45 countries around the world.
Throughout her extensive career, Petru has contributed her expertise in various regions, including South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, the UAE, Russia, South America, the USA, and different parts of Europe. During this time, she has been actively engaged in researching the latest advancements in skin biology and cosmetic chemistry. This deep involvement has nurtured her passionate commitment to the development of advanced skin resurfacing treatments.
Today, based in Barcelona and South Africa, Petru serves as the Founder and Creative Director of pHformula. Her deep interest in the remarkable progress and advancements within the field of dermatological skin resurfacing has led her to collect a wealth of experience and knowledge. Petru has had the privilege of working closely with numerous internationally renowned master opinion leaders, many of whom are distinguished scientists, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and aesthetic surgeons.
- The history of the art of skin health
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- 2009
2024
This year pHformula expands into Moldova, Morocco, Kuwait and Costa Rica.
- 2023 AWARDS
Crystal Eyes nominated for best
skincare product under SEK 200
in Sweden by Swedish beauty
awards.
DERMABRASION cream awarded
“Best Peeling of the Year” in the
Best Products of the Year Category
in Finland.
2023
A mere 13 years since its launch in 2009, pHformula’s art of skin health has become a global force in the industry.
pHformula expands into Australia, Uzbekistan, Ireland, Romania, Germany and Malta.
- 2023 AWARDS
Crystal Eyes nominated for best
skincare product under SEK 200
in Sweden by Swedish beauty
awards.
DERMABRASION cream awarded
“Best Peeling of the Year” in the
Best Products of the Year Category
in Finland.
2022
Since 2009, pHformula has developed groundbreaking award-winning formulations, products and treatment protocols to treat all skin conditions.
Now available in more than 45 countries, pHformula expands into more new markets: Mexico, Seychelles.
- 2022 INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
2021
- 2021 AWARDS
2020
- 2020 AWARDS
2019
- 2019 AWARDS
COMPACT foundation is nominated in Sweden by Swedish Beauty & Cosmetic Awards 2019.
2018
- 2018 AWARDS
SOS eye rescue is nominated in Sweden by Swedish Beauty Awards 2018.
2017
- 2017 AWARDS
U.V. protect SPF 50+ is award winner for state-of-the-art ingredients and skin benefits by Swedish Beauty & Cosmetics Awards 2017.
VITA C concentrated corrective serum is award winner for most innovative homecare product in Poland by Innowacja Awards 2017and best beauty product
in Denmark by Danish Beauty Awards 2017.
HYDRA concentrated corrective serum is award winner in the face category for beauty favourite in Estonia by Anne&stul Ilulemmik Awards 2017.
SOS rescue oil is award winner for product of the year in Sweden by Swedish Beauty & Cosmetics Awards 2017 and best professional skincare product in Estonia by Iluteemant Awards 2017.
2016
- 2016 AWARDS
2015
- 2015 AWARDS
pHformula is nominated for innovative design award for the SOS product line in London by Pentawards 2015.
2014
In just 5 years, pHformula experiences exponential growth as it welcomes distributors in:
The United Kingdom
Greece
Norway
Finland
Lithuania
Estonia
Switzerland
South Korea and
Turkey
2013
2012
2011
Israel signs up as pHformula’s 4th distributor.
2010
The skin health industry sees the introduction of a revolutionary concept: skin resurfacing. As a dual treatment system for the skin professional, pHformula trademarks its unique delivery vehicle complex (PH-DVC) which allows for superior bio-availability within formulations.
pHformula signs up its founding distributors, Sweden, Belgium and the Netherlands.
2009
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