The company's roots can be traced to Croatia, where it was established 14 years ago by scientist Mirjana Brlecic.
Brlečić gained valuable insight while working extensively in selling luxury skincare products, and realised that many luxury skin products seemed to be causing skin issues rather than combating these ailments. Pairing this knowledge with her scientific expertise, Brlečić established the Nikel Cosmetics line, focusing on luxurious modern textures and products that work in synchronicity with the skin.
She says the fact that South Africans “are perceptive to natural cosmetics and strive to have a healthy skin and lifestyle" made the country a perfect fit for Nikel Cosmetics products and the brand's ethos. “We realised that Nikel Cosmetics with its active plant ingredients was well suited to the needs of South Africans and their skincare requirements,” says Brlečić, making particular reference to the country's sunny climate.
She points to Alpine Rose Stem Cell Tonic as an example of a Nikel product perfectly suited to combat the ravages of the South African sun. “The Alpine rose grows 1,800 metres above sea level and survives extreme temperature variations, UV exposure and dryness. It has very active compounds [stem cells] and these are the essential ingredients that help the skin regenerate and protect it against environmental factors such as UV rays and pollution" she explains.
Nikel Cosmetics is available at Zando and Beauty Worx.
