From grief to glowing: Refortia Komana's Skin Journey
Before
After
"TLB didn't just fix my skin. They helped me feel like myself again."
Refortia's skin story: from Grief to Glowing Confidence
When 33-year-old single mom and student, Refortia Komana lost her father, she never imagined her grief would show up on her skin. But just two days after his passing, her face began to itch, followed by painful breakouts, deep inflammation, and stubborn pigmentation that wouldn’t fade.
She tried everything: TikTok skincare hacks, full-coverage makeup, store-bought products. Nothing worked. Her confidence was shattered.
“People kept asking me what happened to my face. I stopped going out. I didn’t feel beautiful anymore.”
Working in customer service only made it harder; every glance and each question felt like another blow to her self-worth.
Stress & Skin: the vicious cycle
As the months passed, Refortia’s skin continued to worsen. Acne turned into scarring, her skin tone became uneven, and every failed product added more frustration.
“The more my skin got worse, the more I stressed, and the worse it got”
This is a common cycle. Adult acne, especially when triggered by emotional trauma, needs more than a surface-level solution. It requires understanding the root cause, supporting the skin barrier, and addressing inflammation holistically.
A turning point: meeting bridget & the laser beautique
One day, while working at Carol Boyes in Morningside, Refortia was introduced to Bridget, one of TLB Morningside’s Beaugicians with a passion for all things skincare. Bridget took one look at Refortia’s skin and immediately wanted to help her.
“She saw I was struggling and invited me to come in for a skin consultation. I was nervous but desperate.”
At her consultation, the TLB team welcomed her with warmth and reassurance. Instead of harsh products or medications like Roaccutane, they mapped out a safe and personalised Skin Journey.
Refortia's TLB treatment plan consisted of
All treatments were spaced two weeks apart.
real results, real fast
Within just one month, Refortia saw a visible reduction in redness, breakouts and pigmenttaion.
“My skin started calming down. The dark marks faded. The bumps disappeared. I felt like I could breathe again.”
And after two months, her skin was clear. Her self-esteem bounced back. Her energy changed. She was able to look people in the eye again without flinching.
Today: Healing, studying and speaking out
Now based in Benoni and studying Health and Safety Management at Damelin in Centurion, Refortia says her transformation wasn’t just physical, it was emotional. She’s a proud mom to a 7-year-old boy, and today she speaks out to help others understand that there are safe and effective options outside of harsh medications.
“So many people suffer in silence. I want them to know they don’t have to. TLB gave me back my confidence, and they can do the same for you.”
you deserve skin confidence
At The Laser Beautique, we specialise in results-driven, non-invasive treatments for:
- Adult Acne and Hormonal Breakouts
- Hyperpigmentation
- Uneven Skin Tone
- Acne Scarring
With branches nationwide and expert therapists trained in the latest technology, we offer FREE consultations and customised plans tailored to your skin and lifestyle.
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