We’re coming to the tail end of a very cold winter, and our skin has taken a knock. The assumed cause of our itchy, dry skin? Lack of moisture. However, where does lack of moisture come from? Experts say dry skin is caused by an impaired skin barrier and dysfunction or deficiency in the necessary…
As we spend more time outdoors as Spring and Summer approaches, skincare brands such as local skincare company Fundamentals Skincare stress the importance of sun safety when stepping outside. The key to sun safety is understanding the exact effects the sun has on our skin and how to protect ourselves.
What does the sun do to the…
At Lamelle Research Laboratories, we believe the most beautiful skin colour is the one you were born with. Still, a quick scroll through social media reveals a frightening number of skin-lightening products abound. To us, the idea of changing your natural skin tone is ludicrous. Also, many of the products promising to do it range…
Multi-award-winning skin care brand, Skin Republic, has introduced a Pure Retinol 0.2% Serum to its growing range of clinically tested and scientifically formulated serums.
Retinol - hailed as a gold-standard ingredient in skin care - alters the behaviour of skin cells, resulting in a more youthful appearance. Derived from vitamin A, which is naturally produced…
Plump, glowing, youthful, clear, healthy and the list goes on of words we want to use to describe our skin. How many of these words can actually be used to describe the current state of your skin? We're guessing no more than two, maybe three. The reason why you might not be able to tick…
If you’ve got dry, sensitive skin, you’ll know that the winter months can be tough. Aside from becoming even drier, your complexion can end up looking dull and ashy. Fortunately, with a cutting-edge hydrator and a super star anti-ager, specially formulated for sensitive skin, there’s nothing stopping you from enjoying plump, radiant-looking skin, regardless of…
When it comes to caring for our skin, there are plenty of formulas to consider. Body lotions, creams, butters and oils all strive to serve the same purpose: To moisturise, soften and nourish the skin. And while they all have merit, there is one specific type of body care product that outshines them all: tissue…
Baobab oil is a unique, truly African product that offers a multitude of benefits, and has been used and trusted by locals for centuries. Native to Eastern and Southern Africa, the baobab tree is unique both in its appearance and its uses. Sometimes referred to as the “upside down” tree, it is known for its…
If there’s one thing Lamelle knows all about it’s how to beat dry skin. After decades of research, we’ve created some of the world’s most innovative moisturisers and no you’re not imagining it – your skin really is drier and “thirstier” in winter. As the cold kicks in, the humidity levels drop and the air attempts…
Ask any mom, and she’ll tell you that young children and babies have a list of non-negotiable, crucial must-haves all year round. But winter has a way of turning things up a notch. And we’re not just talking about an increase in clothing and warm layers; like adults, a baby’s skin needs may also change…