This May we're taking a much-deserved moment to give a huge shout out to some of the most important women in our lives. Whether that's your Mum, your Mum-in-law, your baby-mama, your mother-figure, or really any other woman that's had an impact on your life (psst, that could even be you!), we're encouraging you to take a second to say thanks and tell them just how grateful you are to have them shine a little bit of their light on you. And because we know that the women who do the *most* often don't make much time for themselves, we've put together our TOP picks for spoiling them and encouragin ..read more

April marks one of our very favourite days of the year: International Mother Earth Day. If you didn’t already know, over at Lulu & Marula HQ we’re all about conscious consumption and natural, thoughtfully sustainable skincare, so any excuse to celebrate good ol’ Mother Nature (and all the wonders she gives us!) is a definite WIN in our books. Hang on – what even is sustainable skincare?We’re glad you asked! Being thoughtfully sustainable means that we don’t test on animals (EVER) and we use minimal glass and cardboard packaging that can be recycled, or even reused. (Hooray, super cute trav ..read more

We know that the first few months of the year might have felt lonnnnng (both for your bank account and your skin.) So, as we make our gentle entry into autumn and colder weather starts to poke it’s cheeky face around the corner, we’ve put together our fool-proof guide to treating your skin, making your products work overtime, and getting that L&M Glow from top to toe. Start At The Top With a Really Good RoutineIt can be tempting to slack off on your skincare routine when you’re feeling knackered and a little skint – but, keeping it up will help to actually save you time (and money) in the ..read more

February has arrived, and with it, no doubt the inevitable barrage of ultra-mushy Valentine’s Day messages everywhere you look, too. (Flowers! Teddy bears! Chocolates! Hot dates!) But, at Lulu & Marula we like to do things a little differently (in case you hadn’t noticed), so, we’re taking this month as our chance to remind you to take a little time for the person that actually matters most of all – you! It’s been clinically proven that taking time for some self-care can reduce or eliminate anxiety and depression reduce stress, improve concentration, minimize frustration and anger, increas ..read more

Delightful December has come… and very, very sadly (and much too quickly) gone, and while we’re all about a little indulgence in the silly season, chances are that gorgeous skin probably isn’t thanking you for it.  So, your Lulu & Marula faves have put together a tried-and-tested quick guide to gettin’ that gorgeous glow back, and giving your skin the fresh start that it deserves after a December crammed with one too many mimosas and days on the beach. January reboot, we’re coming for you! Start With a Fresh Exfoliation Too much time in the sun can leave your skin dehydrated, rough, a ..read more

So, listen - we know that your Instagram feed and your email inbox are most definitely filled with Black Friday deals right now... and, while we love a good saving as much as the next skincare lovin' gal, we're going to be continuing our tradition of giving back to you while also giving back to your skin AND giving back together to our community, with our very own #GiveBackFriday. What is #GiveBackFriday? For the last 3 years, we’ve partnered with our Marula Oil supplier, Botanica Natural Products, to raise money over the Black Friday weekend to help them plant new Marula trees. Based in Limp ..read more

Summer is *finally* here (can we get an amen?!) and with it, the chance to bare those gorgeous shoulders and your fabulous face. But, while you’re saying ‘Howdy!’ to halterneck dresses, we know that you might also be saying ‘PLEASE bugger off’ to some unhappy spots, and sad skin.  To prep you for the season of frozen margaritas and brightly coloured bikinis, here’s all you need to know to make sure your skin is summer-ready.  Spring (umm, or Summer) clean your beauty routine.  Start the season off by checking expiry dates on all your products (especially the ones that tend to hi ..read more

The type of skin that you have is pretty much determined by your genetics, but it can also be affected by other factors like your age and the environment it’s in. But most (healthy) skin falls into one of these 4 categories, or types: ‘normal,’ dry, oily, or combination.  We get it - knowing which ‘type’ category your skin falls into can be tricky, especially because it can change from season to season, or even from month to month! So, that’s why we’ve put together this handy guide to help you figure it out - because if you know your skin type, then you’ll know what your skin needs, and h ..read more

You’ve probably heard us talk about your skin’s protective barrier a lot, and we don’t blame you if you’re out there picturing a barbed wire fence around your precious face – but in reality, your skin’s protective (or lipid) barrier is just a super thin natural barrier that helps to keep the goodies (like hydration) in, and the baddies (like bacteria) out.  As your skin’s protective barrier is super sensitive, it’s really important that you care for, protect, and replenish yours. Easily damaged, you’ll want to make sure that you guard it from over-exfoliating and over-cleansing (yes, you ..read more

Fight those winter scales with this tried-and-tested, L&M approved, absolutely wondrous, totally life-saving winter skin guide! Who left the fridge door open?! Winter is well and truly here, and while we are LOVING the excuse to wear gorgeous, fluffy pyjamas and take long, hot baths (with a little L&M Bath OIl, of course), it’s important that you take extra care of that lovely skin of yours during the colder, dryer months. Here are our 5 can’t-do-without tips for keeping your skin silky soft and super glowy while we wait for summer to roll around again. Add A Facial Oil.Adding a fac ..read more