Naturals Beauty Marks 18 Years With New Peptide Serum and Botanical Body Oil

According to The Bulrushes, South African homegrown brand Naturals Beauty is marking 18 years with two new launches timed for summer: the Re-Gen Peptide Power Serum and a Botanical Body Oil, both crafted locally and built around the same uncomplicated philosophy that started in founder Tanya du Bois's kitchen. For anyone who has been quietly searching for peptide-led care that does not feel clinical, or a body oil that absorbs instead of sitting sticky on the skin, this milestone is worth a closer look.

A peptide serum with a softer footprint

What caught my eye first is how the Re-Gen Peptide Power Serum earns its place on a conscious shelf. The hero is a 2% biotechnology-derived peptide active, produced through plant-based biotechnology rather than the conventional peptide playbook. In my own routine, that distinction matters — it points toward a longer, kinder ingredient lifecycle without asking me to give up the firmer, smoother-looking skin I want from a targeted serum. The formula is rounded out with Copper Tripeptide-1 for skin-conditioning support and mineral-derived Malachite Extract, which brings antioxidant properties to the table. The texture is lightweight and fragrance-free, and it layers cleanly under moisturiser, sunscreen, or makeup. The Bulrushes notes that it suits all skin types, including sensitive skin, which lines up with what I see in my practice — clients hesitant to try peptides often do beautifully with a gentle, fragrance-free entry point like this one. Mornings, I smooth it onto clean skin before SPF; evenings, I layer it under a richer moisturiser when my skin is asking for a little extra attention.

The body oil that drinks in, not sits on

Naturals Beauty's Botanical Body Oil is the one I am quietly most excited about, because so many of us have quietly given up on body oils after years of sticky textures and stained clothes. This blend combines Sweet Almond Oil for softening, lightweight Jojoba to help skin hold moisture, and Baobab for deeper nourishment, finished with Neroli, Rose Geranium, and Sweet Orange for a subtle citrus-floral lift. The texture is silky and fast-absorbing, leaving skin soft with a natural-looking glow rather than a slick finish. Du Bois shared with The Bulrushes that the launches were designed to fit seamlessly into everyday life, and you can feel that intention here. After a shower, I massage it into slightly damp skin and let it lock in moisture — especially helpful during summer when swimming, shaving, sun exposure, and air conditioning conspire to leave skin feeling tight.

A ritual worth keeping on the shelf

Eighteen years is a long time in skincare, and longevity is its own gentle kind of sustainability. When a product is well-made and pleasant to use, you reach for it consistently, which means fewer half-used bottles cluttering the back of a cabinet. If you are curious, start with one piece rather than both — I would reach for the body oil first if your skin feels tight from summer exposure, and the serum if you are ready to bring more targeted care into your morning ritual. Store both away from direct sunlight, give the oil a gentle shake before use, and patch test as you would with any new introduction. Small, mindful steps like these are how a launch becomes a long-term companion rather than another forgotten purchase tucked behind the bathroom door.