OUR RANGE PHILOSOPHY

Anti-Ageing – We all age. It’s something to celebrate rather than freak out about. Especially considering smart skincare choices can help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Signs of premature ageing are exacerbated by environmental and lifestyle factors, as well as structural changes such as the thinning of the epidermis over time, the slowing of sebum production and cell turnover, and the skin’s compromised ability to retain moisture.

Brightening – At the base of the epidermis (our outermost layer of skin), melanocyte cells produce the protein melanin, which not only determines our skin colour, but is also our skin’s natural protective mechanism against UV damage. When melanocytes produce too much melanin (often in response to immediate or prolonged stressors), it can cause hyperpigmentation, which manifests as patchy, uneven skin tone, or dark spots.

Calming – Characterised by hyperreactivity, sensitive skin is the result of your immune system responding to a perceived threat. For many, it’s caused by a thinner-than-average stratum corneum (the skin’s outermost layer) and compromised hydrolipidic film (the skin’s external barrier). This impaired barrier increases the skin’s permeability, which leaves its lower layers more vulnerable. Sensitive skin often manifests as dry, itchy, stinging, red, rough and bumpy skin.

Clearing – When dead skin cells mingle with dirt, toxins, makeup and other impurities – topped off with overproduction of sebum – they create a kind of ‘debris’ that gets trapped in the skin’s pores. As a result, our overfilled pores produce whiteheads and blackheads. When a clogged pore becomes infected, a pimple is born. Congested skin can look and feel oily, rough, dull and even dirty.

Hydrating – Dry and dehydrated skin are easily confused, but fundamentally distinct. Dry skin is influenced by biological factors and characterised by lack of sebum production. Dehydrated skin manifests when our skin loses moisture, which happens when the epidermis, the skin’s outermost layer, is compromised. Dry skin might look and feel tight, patchy and rough, whereas dehydrated skin often appears dull with more perceptible lines and wrinkles.

Cleanse – The role of a cleanser is clear: it exists to thoroughly clean the skin. But not all cleansers are created equal, and many use ingredients that strip and disturb the skin’s microbiome. Skinstitut’s cleansers are carefully formulated to remove impurities, makeup and airborne grime without stripping or irritating the skin. The result is clean, purified and balanced skin, refreshed and ready for hydration.

Exfoliate – Regular exfoliation supports the skin’s natural desquamation process, encouraging cell turnover to improve the skin’s overall health and appearance. Desquamation slows as we age, resulting in dead skin cells that linger in and on the skin, amplifying signs of ageing, clogging pores and dulling complexion. Mechanical and chemical exfoliation refresh and revive the skin, supporting cell turnover and renewal for healthy skin that glows.

Correct – Our targeted cosmeceutical treatments are formulated to aid and correct imperfections such as sun-damaged skin, acne scarring and signs of premature ageing. Boosted with high-performing ingredients renowned for their ability to stimulate cellular renewal, support Collagen production, and rejuvenate and repair skin from the inside out.

Hydrate – When it comes to skin’s health and happiness, hydration is everything. With plenty of water in its outermost layers, skin is better able to flush toxins and transport nutrients to the skin’s cells to support healthy function. When skin is dehydrated, not only are fine lines, wrinkles and dark circles under the eyes more prominent, but the skin can also become dull and irritated. Use Skinstitut hydrating formulas to replenish lost moisture regularly and fortify skin against transepidermal water loss.

Protect – Every day, our skin goes to battle with the elements, environmental aggressors such as pollution and UV rays, our lifestyle choices and a host of other stressors. Skinstitut’s protect formulations are designed to support and fortify the skin’s natural defences, stimulating healing and repair, while nourishing and soothing.