In Episode 32 of the Dermastore® podcast, Greg and Dr Ian Webster sit down with Natasha Swart, an experienced oral hygienist from Curaden South Africa, to discuss the fascinating (and often overlooked) connection between oral health and skin health. They cover everything from gum disease and the oral microbiome's impact on the skin to best-practice use of baby pacifiers (even for Gen Zs!) and tackle the hotly debated topic of fluoride in both oral care products and in water.

Greg's morning routine

• Another Face Peptathenol Aqua Balance Cleansing Foam
• iS Clinical Youth Serum
• Purcell Pixcell BIOM™ Rebooting Cream
• MartiDerm Active [D] Fluid SPF 50+

Shop Curaprox Oral Care on Dermastore® in South Africa

https://dermastore.co.za/shop/range/curaprox/

In episode 31 of the Dermastore® podcast, we sit down with Dr Ian Webster (Dermatologist) to discuss how everyday external factors can affect the condition, comfort, and ultimately the health of our skin. From geographic location, air quality, and humidity levels to the fabrics we wear and sleep in, and the water and soaps we use every day — these all play a role in the bigger picture of our skin health.

Greg's morning routine

• Dermanique Granular Exfoliator
• Melumé Hydrating Serum 8HA
• Huxley BioSIS 360 Cream
• Huxley BioSIS 360 Ampoule
• ISDIN Fusion Water Magic SPF 50

Lara's morning routine

• Hyaestic 1% BHA Facial Gentle Cleanser
• MartiDerm Absolute Lift Serum
• Huxley More than Moist Cream
• Lamelle Helase 50 Tint 1

Cleansing bars

• Avène XeraCalm Cleansing Bar
• Kiehl's Ultra Facial Hydrating Concentrated Cleansing Bar

Hydrating mists

• La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water
• pHformula H2O Flash
• mesoestetic hydratonic mist
• Peace Silk® Pillow Slip

In episode 30 of the Dermastore® podcast, we host a very special guest, Tori Duckitt from @kissblushandtell - a long-time media and brand partner. Recorded in the Autumn of 2025, Greg, Lara, and Tori chat about some of their die-hard skincare favourites, reminisce about partnership highlights over the years, and delve into some of the challenges in the current media and influencer landscape, particularly when it comes to dealing with misinformation.

Lara's morning routine

• Geske Warm & Cool Eye Energizer | 6 in 1
• Kiehl’s Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash 230ml
• SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF
• Melumé Super C-Cream
• Sunscreen - Testing
• Colorescience Total Lash Mascara

Greg's morning routine

• Huxley Cleansing Gel
• SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective
• La Roche-Posay MELA B3 UV Daily Moisturiser SPF 30
• MartiDerm Active [D] Fluid SPF 50+

Tori's morning travel routine

• Clarin’s Cleanser
• Beaut™ Sunny Skin
• Lamelle Serra Restore Cream
• MartiDerm Active [D] Fluid SPF 50+

Other special Tori mentions

• Dermanique DERMA316 Cera Cream
• Curaprox Travel Oral Care Kit
• Obagi SuzanObagiMD® Cleansing Wipes
• Huxley Conditioning Pads
• Exuviance Triple Microdermabrasion Face Polish
• SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic®

In Episode 29 of the Dermastore® Podcast, we sit down with Dr Ian Webster (Dermatologist) to discuss how to identify the typical stages and progression of teenage skin as hormones evolve in the body. We also guide parents and listeners on proven skincare ingredients, along with specific, tried-and-tested product recommendations.

Lara's morning routine

• La Roche-Posay MELA B3 Clarifying Micro Peeling Gel Cleanser
• SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF
• Beaut™ Bravo Balm Barrier Cream
• Avène Ultra Fluid Perfector SPF 50+

Greg's morning routine

• Jorgobé Glycerin Hydra Cleanser
• Huxley 2.0 Serum (Coming soon)
• Huxley Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA++++
• SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Masque

Shop a Dermatologist-curated selection of skincare suitable for teens:

https://dermastore.co.za/shop/age/teen/

In Episode 28 of the Dermastore® Podcast, Greg joins us from Barcelona, fresh from a tour of mesoestetic's incredible laboratory and headquarters.

We discuss the highlights of his trip (excuse some of the audio quality), as well as our current thoughts on selling Cosmelan 2® on Dermastore®, a leading treatment for hyperpigmentation, over the past few months.

Lara's morning routine:

• Bioderma Sensibio H20 Cleanser 250ml
• PCA Skin ExLinea® Pro Peptide Serum
• Melumé Waterfree Niacinamide Galactomyces Serum
• Heliocare Gel SPF 50 (Oil-Free)

Greg hadn't showered (yet) 🤣

Products mentioned:

• mesoestetic cosmelan® 2
• mesoestetic mesoprotech melan 130 pigment control SPF 50+
• mesoestetic melan tran3x kit
• Sunscreens with Visible Light Blockers

In Episode 27 of the Dermastore® Podcast Lara & Greg chat about an incredible new brand launch on Dermastore® - Melumé Skinscience from Germany.

"There are so many hits with very few misses with this brand"

Lara's morning routine

A glorious combination of Melumé Skinscience!

• Melumé Skinscience Pro Strength Multi-Acid Micro Peel³
• Melumé Skinscience Super C-Shot 25%
• Melumé Skinscience Super C-Cream

Greg's morning routine

• iS Clinical Cleansing Complex
• La Roche-Posay MELA B3 Dark Spot Serum
• mesoestetic melan recovery

Greg's Melumé Skinscience Favourites

• Melumé Pro Strength Multi-Acid Micro Peel³
• Melumé Power Peptide Micro Emulsion
• Melumé Hydrating Cream 8HA
• Melumé Micro-Encapsulated Retinol Stick

Lara's Melumé Skinscience Favourites

• Melumé Balmy Oily Milky Cleanser
• Melumé Hydrating Serum 8HA
• Melumé A-mazing Retinol Retinal Emulsion
• Melumé Wonder Eye

In Episode 26 of the Dermastore® Podcast Greg & Lara chat through some incredible new launches mostly from our existing stable of brands, We also introduce new-comer brand, Dermanique.

For our enduring listeners, a little gift awaits in this episode, so be sure not to miss a beat!

Greg’s Routine

• La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling Gel
• Aveeno Daily Moisturising Cream
• ISDIN Fusion Water Magic SPF 50

Lara’s Routine:

• Melumé

New Arrivals

Avène Hyaluron B3

Day Cream; Serum; Night Cream; Eye Cream

Jorgobé

Azeleic Serum; Centella Serum; Niacinamide Body Lotion

Kiehl's

Calendula Stabilizing Emulsion; Daily Re-Texturizing Triple Acid Peel

Lamelle

Centar Gel; Centar® Lotion

Dermanique

ISDIN

Isdinceutics Melaclear Advanced

pHformula

Pro Defence UV Protect SPF 50+; Colour SPF 50+

Huxley

Perfume Hair Mist: Moroccan Gardener; Sunset Fog

Colorescience

Total Lash Mascara

In episode 25 of the Dermastore® Podcast we discuss common dry and flaky conditions that affect the scalp. Dr Webster shares his expertise on the subject while recommending some accessible yet specialist care that help with these chronic conditions.

New Launch on Dermastore

mesoestetic cosmelan® 2 - A powerful depigmenting treatment

Lara's Morning Routine

• Endocare Hydractive Micellar Solution 400ml
• La Roche-Posay Cicaplast B5 Ultra Repair Serum
• mesoestetic melan recovery
• Dermaceutic K Ceutic

Greg's Morning Routine

• CeraVe Advanced Repair Ointment
• Beaut™ Posh Wash

Products being tested

• Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Barrier Balm (stick format)
• Shiseido Sunscreen Stick
• Retinol stick

For Seborrhoeic Dermatitis

• Bioderma Nodé P Shampoo
• Bioderma Nodé DS+ Shampoo

For Sebopsoriasis

• Bioderma Nodé DS+ Shampoo

For Psoriasis of the Scalp

• Bioderma Nodé K Shampoo
• Bioderma Nodé K Concentrate