Ask almost anyone in their forties what they wish they'd done differently with their skin, and you'll hear a familiar answer. "I wish I'd started sooner." The irony is that your twenties are often the decade when your skin looks its best. Collagen levels are still high, cell turnover is efficient, the skin barrier is…
What happens in the skin as UV levels rise, and how to stay ahead of it
As we move out of winter and UV levels begin to climb, skin starts producing the pigment that will become visible as dark marks weeks, sometimes months, before those marks ever appear on the surface.
"This early reaction happens…
The proudly South African beauty brand marks its 18th birthday with two locally made additions for face and body, arriving just in time for summer.
What started in a South African mother's kitchen 18 years ago has grown into homegrown skincare brand Naturals Beauty, which is marking its 18th birthday with two new launches: the…
Most parents would agree that our teens are navigating the challenges of growing up in a time far different to our own. Not only are they experiencing physical and hormonal changes that are natural in teen years, but with the rise of social media, they're exposed to content online that can often make it much…
September 1st is Acne Positivity Day, a day dedicated to breaking the stigma around acne, challenging unrealistic beauty standards, and promoting education on skin breakouts.
Millions of people around the world experience acne at some point in their lives, and those who have lived through it know there isn't always a simple solution for treating…
Your skin has its own intelligence. Great skincare works with it.
More of us are reading ingredient lists, questioning marketing claims, and checking reviews, in search of beauty products that work with our skin, not against it. It places us at the leading edge of the age of Skintelligence: a savvy new approach to…
Lamelle Research Laboratories has once again been recognised by Luxury Lifestyle Awards as the Best Luxury Beauty Brand in South Africa for 2026, marking the second consecutive year in the South African skincare brand has received this prestigious accolade.
For more than 20 years, Lamelle Research Laboratories has been redefining what professional skincare can achieve…
Why healthy skin is about regeneration, not reversing time
For decades, the beauty industry has sold us one powerful idea: fight ageing. From miracle creams promising to erase wrinkles to treatments claiming to "turn back the clock," the conversation has often framed ageing as something to fear rather than embrace.
Fortunately, that narrative is changing.…
When it comes to caring for a baby's delicate skin, most moms will agree that simple is often best. From nappy changes and bath time to choosing the right moisturiser, small daily habits can go a long way towards keeping little ones comfortable, healthy and smiling.
Baby skin is up to 30% thinner than adult skin…
The beauty industry launches thousands of new products every year, each promising to be bigger, better, and more effective than the last. Yet while trends come and go, some products remain permanent fixtures in bathroom cabinets across generations.
Their staying power is down to their ability to continue meeting everyday needs simply and effectively. So,…