The Dermastore® Podcast

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.

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 routineAnother Face Peptathenol Aqua Balance Cleansing FoamiS Clinical Youth SerumPurcell Pixcell BIOM™ Rebooting CreamMartiDerm Active [D] Fluid SPF 50+Shop Curaprox Oral Care on Dermastore® in South Africahttps://dermastore.co.za/shop/range/curaprox/

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 routineGeske Warm & Cool Eye Energizer | 6 in 1Kiehl’s Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash 230mlSkinCeuticals Phloretin CFMelumé Super C-CreamSunscreen - TestingColorescience Total Lash MascaraGreg's morning routineHuxley Cleansing GelSkinCeuticals Phyto CorrectiveLa Roche-Posay MELA B3 UV Daily Moisturiser SPF 30MartiDerm Active [D] Fluid SPF 50+Tori's morning travel routineClarin’s CleanserBeaut™ Sunny SkinLamelle Serra Restore CreamMartiDerm Active [D] Fluid SPF 50+Other special Tori mentionsDermanique DERMA316 Cera CreamCuraprox Travel Oral Care KitObagi SuzanObagiMD® Cleansing WipesHuxley Conditioning PadsExuviance Triple Microdermabrasion Face PolishSkinCeuticals C E Ferulic®

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 250mlPCA Skin ExLinea® Pro Peptide SerumMelumé Waterfree Niacinamide Galactomyces SerumHeliocare Gel SPF 50 (Oil-Free)Greg hadn't showered (yet) 🤣Products mentioned:mesoestetic cosmelan® 2mesoestetic mesoprotech melan 130 pigment control SPF 50+mesoestetic melan tran3x kitSunscreens with Visible Light Blockers

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 RoutineLa Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling GelAveeno Daily Moisturising CreamISDIN Fusion Water Magic SPF 50Lara’s Routine:MeluméNew ArrivalsAvène Hyaluron B3Day Cream; Serum; Night Cream; Eye CreamJorgobéAzeleic Serum; Centella Serum; Niacinamide Body LotionKiehl'sCalendula Stabilizing Emulsion; Daily Re-Texturizing Triple Acid PeelLamelleCentar Gel; Centar® LotionDermaniqueISDINIsdinceutics Melaclear AdvancedpHformulaPro Defence UV Protect SPF 50+; Colour SPF 50+HuxleyPerfume Hair Mist: Moroccan Gardener; Sunset FogColorescienceTotal Lash Mascara

In Episode 24 of the Dermastore® Podcast Greg and Lara chat through our latest brand launch - Hyaestic. A clinical and corrective skincare brand from California that offers a no-fluff and no-nonsense approach to treating a variety of common skin disorders and concerns.Lara's morning routineKiehl's Clearly Corrective Brightening & Exfoliating Daily CleanserSkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 GelIn development moisturiser from BeautGreg's morning routineIn development cleanser from BeautpHformula TXN SerumKiehl's Super Multi-Corrective Soft CreamHyaestic Skin Fusion SF64 Sun Protector SPF 50+HyaesticAcne & PIH ControlHyaestic BHA 2% Pore RefiningHyaestic Spot Treatment 2.5% Benzoyl PeroxideHyaestic 0.5% BHA & 10% Aze CreamHydrating & RecoveryHyaestic NMF Light-Weight Hydrating CreamHyaestic B5 Revital SerumHyaestic Scar Recovery & Barrier Strengthen CreamSun Protect & BrighteningHyaestic 4% Arbutin & 10% Vitamin C SerumHyaestic Pigment Control Lotion 7% ArbutinHyaestic Skin Fusion SF64 Sun Protector SPF 50+

In episode 22 of the Dermastore® Podcast the team has fun answering your most pressing skincare questions received via Instagram!What can I use for puffy eyes? Can I use Vitamin C & Niacinamide in the same product or routine? What can I do for Acne & Pigmentation + more!Lara’s morning routineBioderma Sensibio Micellar WaterpHformula EYE Lifting SerumSkinCeuticals Metacell Renewal B3Bioderma Cicabio SPF 50+Greg’s morning routineBioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing OilObagi Clear FxObagi Rebalance Skin Barrier Recovery CreamZO Skin Health 10% Vitamin C Self-Activating SerumMartiDerm Active D Fluid SPF 50Dr Webster’s morning routineISDIN Nutradeica Facial Gel CreamBioderma NODE P ShampooFollow Dermastore® on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/dermastoresa

In episode 20 of the Dermastore® Podcast (our last episode for 2023, recorded in early December), we chat Sunscreen Myths! ☀️Are chemical UV filters bad for you? Are sunscreens damaging coral reefs? Do I need to wear sunscreen when using my blue light-emitting devices, and will I develop a Vitamin D deficiency if I use a high-factor broad-spectrum sunscreen daily?Alongside Dr Ian Webster (Dermatologist), Greg and Lara delve into the latest evidence.Lara’s Morning RoutineMartiDerm Acniover Purifying GelBeaut™ Face JuiceKiehl's Ultra Facial CreamColorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Mineral Brush-On Shield SPF 50 (Glow)Greg's Morning RoutineKiehl's Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face WashNew Serum from pHformulaObagi Rebalance Skin Barrier Recovery CreamMartiDerm Active D Fluid SPF 50Shop Dermatologist-Curated Sunscreens on Dermastore®https://www.dermastore.co.za/shop/product-type/sunscreens/

In episode 18 of the Dermastore® Podcast, Greg, Lara, and Dr. Webster lay out the fundamentals for when starting an active anti-ageing skincare routine - what ingredients to look out for, and how your skin may respond to new actives.Lara's RoutineZO Skin Health Complexion Renewal PadsMartiDerm Krono-Age SerumMartiDerm Rosarepair Fluid Emulsion SPF30Greg's RoutineBeaut™ Posh WashObagi -C Fx Clarifying SerumMoisturiser - Testing productMartiDerm Active [D] Fluid SPF 50+New Launches on Dermastore®MartiDerm Active [D] Body Lotion SPF 50+MartiDerm Bronze [D] Body Spray SPF 30SkinCeuticals A.G.E Interrupter AdvancedSkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Essence MistSpecific products mentioned:SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic®Obagi 360 Retinol 0.5mesoestetic skinretin 0.3%MartiDerm SHOTS Retinol RenewMartiDerm SHOTS VitaminC AntioxBeaut Sunny SkinHelpful articlesAdvice for Skin PurgingBarrier Repair CreamsCleansers for Dry & Sensitive Skin

In Episode 16 of the Dermastore® Podcast we discuss one of our all-time favourite ingredients: Vitamin A.Plenty has been said, written, and, most importantly, researched on the subject of retinol on the skin, and there's a good reason for it. Retinol is likely the most important skincare ingredient of the past 50 years. This is simply because it can do so much for our skin in reducing fine lines and wrinkles, suppressing hyperpigmentation, and even prohibiting the formation of acne (and more!)Can you tell that we love talking about retinol? Well, onwards!Lara’s Skin RoutineAvène Tolérance Extremely Gentle CleanserEndocare Renewal Comfort CreamMartiDerm GF Vital Age Cream (Dry skin)Greg’s Skin Routine:Kiehl's Ultra Facial CleanserFEEV Hyper-Enriching CreamMartiDerm Active D Fluid SPF 50+Retinol products mentioned:Neoretin Serum Booster FluidSkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5Kiehl's Retinol Fast Release Night SerumKiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose SerumEndocare Renewal Retinol SerumEndocare Renewal Retinol Intensive SerumDermaceutic Activ Retinol Serum 0.5%CeraVe Blemish Control Retinol SerumBeaut™ Wrinkle ShminkleMartiDerm SHOTS Retinol Renew

In Episode 14 Greg & Lara introduce an internationally-loved skincare brand Kiehl's to Dermastore.We unpack the brand's rich American history, our favourite products and ultimately how we position a brand that is hard to place into a singular box, but that excites us in so many unique ways.Lara’s morning routineBioderma Sensibio H20 Cleanser 250mlEndocare Renewal Comfort CreamLamelle Helase Urban Defence 30Colorescience Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50 (Glow)Greg’s morning routineOil Cleanser (testing)Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser (150ml)Huxley’s new premium line (testing)MartiDerm Active D Fluid SPF 50+Shop Kiehl’s on Dermastore®https://www.dermastore.co.za/shop/range/kiehls/

In episode 12 of the Dermastore® Podcast, Lara and Greg sit down with Dr. Ian Webster to discuss all things acne - a big topic that we break down into types of acne, who gets it, and what treatment options can be followed to help minimize this debilitating and confidence-sapping condition."In this day and age nobody should end up with permanent scarring from acne" - Dr. Ian WebsterWhether you're a current, past, or future sufferer (as it can recur!) or even a caregiver to someone who struggles with acne, this episode is for you.PRODUCTS MENTIONEDLara’s RoutineObagi Professional-C Serum 15%Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream Huxley Stay Sun Safe SPF 50+ PA++++Greg’s RoutineZO Skin Health Dual Action ScrubSkinCeuticals Silymarin CFEndocare Tensage Nourishing CreamMartiDerm Active D Fluid SPF 50+Product CategoriesCleanser, Oily & Acne-ProneRetinoid, Oily & Acne-ProneSpot TreatmentsSunscreens, Oily & Acne-ProneIngredients to look out forAzelaic AcidTea Tree OilBenzoyl PeroxideNiacinamidePost-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from acne scarringMartiDerm Acniover Cicavent

In episode 10 of the Dermastore® Podcast Lara and Greg have an informal chat about an approach to skincare routines that is less rigorous and more responsive.We recently coined the term, 'Skin-Sponding' and it's really about knowing your skin well enough that you can be responsive to its ever-changing needs.Equipping our bathrooms with a ready-to-respond kit beyond our core skincare staples, amazingly, has another upside: the skin likes to be surprised! Based on our experience, we believe a few out-of-routine ingredients and formulations can help take your skin to new heights.Tune in to listen to their lighthearted (but hopefully interesting) skin conversion..PRODUCTS MENTIONEDLara's morning routineKiehl's Calendula Deep Cleansing Foam CleanserObagi Professional-C Serum 10%Huxley Anti-Gravity CreamHeliocare Gelcream LightGreg's morning routineObagi-C Cleansing GelJorgobé Vitamin C Brightening SerumA coming-soon Anthelios SPFYou can read up more about Skin-Sponding here :)