The Dermastore® Podcast

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All things skincare, skin health and if you're a real skin nerd, we hope you'll join the conversation. pod@dermastore.co.za

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August 13, 202613 min

cosmelan® 2: A Dermatologist's Personal Story

In Episode 35 of the Dermastore® Podcast, Greg and Dr Webster sit down with Cape Town dermatologist Dr Yashmita Lalloo, who has a special interest in treating hyperpigmentation in people of colour. Dr Lalloo takes us through her own treatment journey, having recently started using mesoestetic’s cosmelan® 2 under Dermastore®’s care and guidance. Products mentioned: Lara Institut Esthederm Osmoclean Micellar Cleansing Gel-in-Oil SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic® SkinCeuticals P-Tiox Cream (coming soon) SkinCeuticals P-Tiox Serum CeraVe Invisible Hydrating Fluid SPF 50+ Greg Dermaceutic Advanced Cleanser Australian Brand AOX SkinCeuticals P-Tiox Cream (coming soon) iS Clinical GeneXC Firming Eye Gel ISDIN Fusion Water Magic by ALCARAZ Dr Lalloo mesoestetic cosmelan® 2

March 17, 202615 min

Oral Supplementation (Part 1)

In Episode 34 of the Dermastore® Podcast, we discuss oral supplementation, with a particular focus on our personal experience of working with and taking oral hydrolysed collagen, creatine monohydrate, and krill oil omega-3. We also offer general advice on how to keep things simple while addressing foundational supplementation needs for skin, overall health, and longevity.

March 10, 202620 min

Introducing Beam

In Episode 33 of the Dermastore® Podcast, Greg and Lara sit down with the dynamic dermatologist duo, Dr Lauren Knight and Dr Tarryn Jacobs, the founders behind Beam – a new skincare brand designed specifically for teens and tweens. They discuss their journey into becoming newly minted entrepreneurs, the gap they recognised in their respective practices for safe, age-appropriate teen skincare, and how they hope to reshape the conversation around simple, effective routines for those just beginning their skincare journey. Products mentioned Lara's routine SkinCeuticals Simply Clean Gel Melumé Daily Hydra Lock Resurfacing Essence SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced Colorescience Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50 (Glow) Greg's routine Jorgobé Glycerin Hydra Cleanser Melumé Super C-Shot 25% MartiDerm Active [D] Fluid SPF 50+ Explore BEAM on Dermastore® https://dermastore.co.za/shop/range/beam/

September 19, 202513 min

The Oral Health & Skin Health Connection

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/

July 1, 202515 min

Our Environment & The Skin

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

June 30, 202520 min

A Conversation with Tori from KissBlush&Tell

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®

February 25, 202513 min

Skincare for Teens

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/

December 16, 202417 min

A Visit to Mesoestetic 🇪🇸

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

November 21, 202415 min

Melumé Skinscience

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

October 27, 202427 min

New Arrivals (Q4•2024)

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