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Skin Treatment Programs

Unlock Your Skin’s Potential: Explore SKIN Functional’s Treatment Programs

Ageing

Targets: Fine lines / wrinkles • Dullness • Loss of firmness

Important notes to consider

  • Use two to three drops unless otherwise specified.
  • Always apply a water-based serum before an oil-based serum.
  • Do not use Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) with Vitamin C.
  • Do not use Vitamin C with Peptides.
  • Use sunscreen daily.

Use in the morning

Product Suitable skin types Best way to use
Exfoliation Powder Blend — Non-granular powder Combination
Oily
Sprinkle some powder into your hand. Add to your cleanser with a drop of water. Mix, massage onto face, leave 1 minute, rinse with warm water. Apply once a day. Do not use with water only. Do not use other exfoliation treatments the same day.
7% Glycolic Acid + Licorice Extract + Resveratrol Exfoliating Glow Tonic — Water-based tonic Combination
Oily
Saturate a cotton round. Use once a day in the morning. Wait five to ten minutes before applying serums. Sunburn Alert: Contains AHA. Use sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.
Caffeine + Peptides — Water-based serum Combination
Dry
Oily
Sensitive
Use one to two drops for both eyes in the morning. Do not use Peptides with Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid 10% + 3% Ferulic Acid).
3.5% Hyaluronic Acid + 3% Peptides + NMF — Water-based serum Combination
Dry
Oily
Sensitive
If skin is feeling dry and tight, use two to three drops in the morning before applying Peptides + Cu Complex.
Peptides + Cu Complex — Water-based serum Combination
Dry
Oily
Use two to three drops in the morning. Do not use Peptides and Vitamin C together.
2% Ceramide + GABA — Liquid Moisturiser Combination
Dry
Oily
Sensitive
Use two to three drops in the morning.
10% Ascorbic Acid + 3% Ferulic Acid — Anhydrous Vitamin C Combination
Oily
Use once a day in the morning. Do not use with Peptides. After a treatment, stop Vitamin C and reintroduce two days later.
5% Black Ginseng + ATP Complex — Daily Moisturiser Combination
Dry
Oily
Add a small amount after serums in the morning. Apply sun block once the moisturiser has absorbed.

Use in the evening

Product Suitable skin types Best way to use
Caffeine + Peptides — Water-based serum Combination
Dry
Oily
Sensitive
Use one to two drops for both eyes in the evening. Do not use Peptides with Vitamin C.
3.5% Hyaluronic Acid + 3% Peptides + NMF — Water-based serum Combination
Dry
Oily
Sensitive
If skin is feeling dry and tight, use two to three drops in the evening before applying Peptides + Cu Complex.
Peptides + Cu Complex — Water-based serum Combination
Dry
Oily
Use two to three drops in the evening. Don’t pair with Vitamin C.
0.5% Retinol — Vitamin A Combination
Oily
Use two to three drops in the evening only. Limit initial use to three times per week, increase to nightly. Pause the day before treatments; reintroduce two days after.
0.1% Retinaldehyde — Water-based serum Combination
Oily
Apply two to three drops to face, neck, and décolletage. Start 3×/week for two weeks → every second night for two weeks → nightly. Use only if 0.5% Retinol has been used before.
2% Ceramide + GABA — Liquid Moisturiser Combination
Dry
Oily
Sensitive
Use two to three drops in the evening.
5% Black Ginseng + ATP Complex — Daily Moisturiser Combination
Dry
Oily
Add a small amount after serums in the evening.
10% Lactic Acid + 3% Polyhydroxy Acid or 30% Amino Hydroxy Complex — Exfoliating treatment Combination
Oily
Evening treatment once a week. Pause Retinol the day before and reintroduce two days after. Sunburn Alert: Contains AHA—use sunscreen and limit sun exposure.

Pigmentation

Targets: Dark marks / blemishes

Important notes to consider

  • Use two to three drops unless otherwise specified.
  • Always apply a water-based serum before an oil-based serum.
  • Do not use Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) with Vitamin C.
  • Do not use Vitamin C with Peptides.
  • Use sunscreen daily.

Use in the morning

Product Suitable skin types Best way to use
7% Glycolic Acid + Licorice Extract + Resveratrol Exfoliating Glow Tonic — Water-based tonic Combination
Oily
Saturate a cotton round. Use once a day in the morning. Wait 5–10 minutes before serums. Sunburn Alert: Contains AHA — use sunscreen.
2% Alpha Arbutin — Water-based serum Combination
Dry
Oily
Sensitive
Use two to three drops in the morning.
10% Ascorbic Acid + 3% Ferulic Acid — Anhydrous Vitamin C Combination
Oily
Use once daily in the morning. Do not use with Peptides. After a treatment, pause Vitamin C and reintroduce two days later.
5% Black Ginseng + ATP Complex — Daily Moisturiser Combination
Dry
Oily
Add a small amount after serums in the morning. Apply sun block once absorbed.

Use in the evening

Product Suitable skin types Best way to use
2% Alpha Arbutin — Water-based serum Combination
Dry
Oily
Sensitive
Use two to three drops in the evening.
0.5% Retinol — Vitamin A Combination
Oily
Use 2–3 drops at night only. Start 3×/week and build to nightly. Pause the day before treatments; reintroduce two days later.
0.1% Retinaldehyde — Water-based serum Combination
Oily
Apply 2–3 drops to face, neck, and décolletage. 3×/week ×2 weeks → every second night ×2 weeks → nightly. Only use if Retinol has been used before.
5% Black Ginseng + ATP Complex — Daily Moisturiser Combination
Dry
Oily
Add a small amount after serums in the evening.
10% Lactic Acid + 3% Polyhydroxy Acid or 30% Amino Hydroxy Complex — Exfoliating treatment Combination
Oily
Evening only, once a week. Pause Retinol the day before; reintroduce two days after. Sunburn Alert: Contains AHA — use sunscreen.

Acne

Targets: Pores / blackheads • Blemishes • Oiliness

Important notes to consider

  • Use two to three drops unless otherwise specified.
  • Always apply a water-based serum before an oil-based serum.
  • Do not use Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) with Vitamin C.
  • Do not use Vitamin C with Peptides.
  • Use sunscreen daily.

Use in the morning

Product Suitable skin types Best way to use
Exfoliation Powder Blend — Non-granular powder Combination
Oily
Sprinkle powder into your hand. Add to cleanser with a drop of water. Mix, massage, leave 1 minute, rinse. Apply once a day. Don’t use with water only or other exfoliants the same day.
2% BHA Tonic — Water-based tonic Combination
Oily
Saturate a cotton round. Use once a day in the morning. Wait five to ten minutes before serums. Sunburn Alert: Contains BHA — use sunscreen.
10% Niacinamide + 2% NAG + 1% Succinic Acid + 1% Zinc — Water-based serum Combination
Oily
Use two to three drops in the morning.
10% Azelaic Acid — Anhydrous Combination
Dry
Oily
Apply two to three drops to face. Introduce slowly: 3×/week at night for two weeks → every second night for two weeks → nightly.
80% Squalane — Oil-based serum Combination
Dry
Sensitive
Use two to three drops in the morning if skin feels dry.
5% Black Ginseng + ATP Complex — Daily Moisturiser Combination
Dry
Oily
Add a small amount after serums. Apply sun block once absorbed.

Use in the evening

Product Suitable skin types Best way to use
10% Niacinamide + 2% NAG + 1% Succinic Acid + 1% Zinc — Water-based serum Combination
Oily
Use two to three drops in the evening.
0.5% Retinol — Vitamin A Combination
Oily
Use two to three drops at night only. Start 3×/week, gradually increase to nightly. Pause the day before treatment; reintroduce two days after.
0.1% Retinaldehyde — Water-based serum Combination
Oily
Apply two to three drops to face, neck, and décolletage. Limit initial use to 3×/week, then every second night, then nightly.
3.5% Hyaluronic Acid + 3% Peptides + NMF — Water-based serum Combination
Dry
Oily
Sensitive
If skin feels dry and tight, use before Peptides + Cu Complex.
80% Squalane — Oil-based serum Combination
Oily
Use two to three drops in the evening if dry.
5% Black Ginseng + ATP Complex — Daily Moisturiser Combination
Dry
Oily
Add a small amount after serums in the evening.
10% Lactic Acid + 3% Polyhydroxy Acid or 30% Amino Hydroxy Complex — Exfoliating Facial Combination
Oily
Evening treatment once a week. Pause Retinol the day before; reintroduce two days after. Sunburn Alert: AHA/BHA increase sun sensitivity — use sunscreen.
9% BHA Blemish & Pore Spot Therapy — Spot treatment Combination
Oily
Apply every second night; do not exceed 3×/week. Patch test. Do not apply to broken or picked skin.

Hydration – oily

Targets: Dry / flaky / tight • Plumping • Glow

Important notes to consider

  • Use two to three drops unless otherwise specified.
  • Always apply a water-based serum before an oil-based serum.
  • Do not use Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) with Vitamin C.
  • Do not use Vitamin C with Peptides.
  • Use sunscreen daily.

Use in the morning

Product Suitable skin types Best way to use
3.5% Hyaluronic Acid + 3% Peptides + NMF — Water-based serum Combination
Dry
Oily
Sensitive
Use two to three drops in the morning.
2% Ceramide + GABA — Liquid Moisturiser Combination
Dry
Oily
Sensitive
Use two to three drops in the morning.
5% Black Ginseng + ATP Complex — Daily Moisturiser Combination
Dry
Oily
Add a small amount after serums in the morning.

Use in the evening

Product Suitable skin types Best way to use
Retexturising Honey — Smoothing Gel (water-based) Combination
Dry
Oily
Sensitive
Use two to three drops in the evening.
3.5% Hyaluronic Acid + 3% Peptides + NMF — Water-based serum Combination
Dry
Oily
Sensitive
Use two to three drops in the evening.
2% Ceramide + GABA — Liquid Moisturiser Combination
Dry
Oily
Sensitive
Use two to three drops in the evening.
5% Black Ginseng + ATP Complex — Daily Moisturiser Combination
Dry
Oily
Add a small amount after serums in the evening.

Hydration – dry

Targets: Dehydration / crepey skin / fine lines

Important notes to consider

  • Use two to three drops unless otherwise specified.
  • Always apply a water-based serum before an oil-based serum.
  • Do not use Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) with Vitamin C.
  • Do not use Vitamin C with Peptides.
  • Use sunscreen daily.

Use in the morning

Product Suitable skin types Best way to use
3.5% Hyaluronic Acid + 3% Peptides + NMF — Water-based serum Combination
Dry
Oily
Sensitive
Use two to three drops in the morning.
2% Ceramide + GABA — Liquid Moisturiser Combination
Dry
Oily
Sensitive
Use two to three drops in the morning.
Biphasic Facial Oil — Oil & water liquid duo Combination
Dry
Sensitive
Use two to three drops in the morning. If using Peptides + Cu Complex and/or Caffeine + Peptides, wait 5–10 minutes before applying Biphasic Facial Oil.
5% Black Ginseng + ATP Complex — Daily Moisturiser Combination
Dry
Oily
Add a small amount after serums in the morning.

Use in the evening

Product Suitable skin types Best way to use
3.5% Hyaluronic Acid + 3% Peptides + NMF — Water-based serum Combination
Dry
Oily
Sensitive
Use two to three drops in the evening.
Retexturising Honey — Smoothing Gel Combination
Dry
Oily
Sensitive
Use two to three drops in the evening.
2% Ceramide + GABA — Liquid Moisturiser Combination
Dry
Oily
Sensitive
Use two to three drops in the evening.
Biphasic Facial Oil — Oil & water liquid duo Combination
Dry
Sensitive
Use two to three drops in the evening. If using Peptides + Cu Complex and/or Caffeine + Peptides, wait 5–10 minutes before applying Biphasic Facial Oil.
5% Black Ginseng + ATP Complex — Daily Moisturiser Combination
Dry
Oily
Add a small amount after serums in the evening.

Hydration – dry, sensitive

Targets: Sensitive / redness • Dry / flaky / tight • Dehydration / crepey skin / fine lines

Important notes to consider

  • Use two to three drops unless otherwise specified.
  • Always apply a water-based serum before an oil-based serum.
  • Do not use Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) with Vitamin C.
  • Do not use Vitamin C with Peptides.
  • Use sunscreen daily.

Use in the morning

Product Suitable skin types Best way to use
2% Ceramide + GABA — Liquid Moisturiser Combination
Dry
Oily
Sensitive
Use two to three drops in the morning.
80% Squalane — Barrier Support (oil-based serum) Combination
Dry
Sensitive
Use two to three drops in the morning.

Use in the evening

Product Suitable skin types Best way to use
2% Ceramide + GABA — Liquid Moisturiser Combination
Dry
Oily
Sensitive
Use two to three drops in the evening.
80% Squalane — Barrier Support (oil-based serum) Combination
Dry
Oily
Sensitive
Use two to three drops in the evening.

Texture

Targets: Dullness / poor complexion

Important notes to consider

  • Use two to three drops unless otherwise specified.
  • Always apply a water-based serum before an oil-based serum.
  • Do not use Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) with Vitamin C.
  • Do not use Vitamin C with Peptides.
  • Use sunscreen daily.

Use in the morning

Product Suitable skin types Best way to use
Exfoliation Powder Blend — Non-granular powder Combination
Oily
Sprinkle some powder into your hand. Add to your cleanser with a drop of water. Mix in your hand, massage onto face for 1 minute, then rinse with warm water. Apply once a day. Do not use with water only. Do not use other exfoliation treatments the same day.
7% Glycolic Tonic + Licorice Extract + Resveratrol — Exfoliating Glow Tonic (water-based) Combination
Oily
Saturate a cotton round. Use once a day in the morning. Wait 5–10 minutes before applying a serum. Sunburn Alert: Contains AHA — use sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure during use and for a week afterwards.
2% BHA Tonic — Texture & Blemish Tonic (water-based) Combination
Oily
Saturate a cotton round. Use once a day in the morning. Wait 5–10 minutes before applying a serum. Sunburn Alert: Contains BHA — use sunscreen.

Use in the evening

Product Suitable skin types Best way to use
Smoothing Gel Combination
Dry
Oily
Sensitive
Use two to three drops in the evening.
10% Lactic Acid + 3% Polyhydroxy Acid — Exfoliating Facial 1 Combination
Oily
Evening treatment once a week. No daytime treatments. Pause 0.5% Retinol the day before and reintroduce two days after. Sunburn Alert: Contains AHA — use sunscreen.
30% Amino Hydroxy Complex — Exfoliating Facial 2 Combination
Oily
Once per week, apply 5–7 drops for 5 minutes; once tolerance builds, 10 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water. Sunburn Alert: Contains AHA — use sunscreen.