About Us : Puriskin - Healing With The Gifts Of Nature...

About Us

Specialists in Natural Skincare

Handmade British Goodness

An independent homegrown British brand, we have our roots in Kent, the Garden of England, formulating and handmaking each batch of Puriskin goodness personally.

Our portfolio of natural skincare has been developed through years of expertise and experience.

We only put out to market what we know works and delivers the best possible results for skin health.

HEALING WITH THE GIFTS OF NATURE

Our desire to produce the highest standard of botanical care is our direct response to the challenges of aspects of modern living with its unprecedented levels of environmental pollution, impacting our skin - the bodies largest organ and natural defense - and compromising its ability to heal.

Rising allergies and other health complications manifest themselves in the form of unexplained rashes, severe illnesses and premature aging.

We work with the some of the kindest of gifts of nature to create pure and healing products to bring lasting, gentle and natural relief for even the most damaged skins.

Our ethos of producing the highest standard of botanical care is our direct response to the challenges of aspects of modern living with its unprecedented levels of environmental pollution, impacting our skin - the bodies largest organ and natural defense - and compromising its ability to heal.

Rising allergies and other health complications manifest themselves in the form of unexplained rashes, severe illnesses and premature aging.

We work with the some of the kindest of gifts of nature to create pure and healing products to bring lasting, gentle and natural relief for even the most damaged skins.

Our Values

MISSION:

To bring genuine, effective and sustained relief to a vast array of common conditions affecting the quality of life with botanically sound formulations that optimise health by improving the bodies ability to heal itself.
We aim to provide the gentlest yet most effective care for even the most traumatised skins.

VISION: Our vision is a higher standard of natural skincare choice and transparency in ingredients to empower individuals in the healthcare choices they make for themselves, families and loved ones.
We contribute to this vision by adhering to the strictest principles in our own formulations to encourage continued improvement in the industry. We hand make locally and source our ingredients from local British companies wherever possible.

OUR PROMISE

WHAT WE WILL USE

INGREDIENTS OF VEGETABLE ORIGIN

(suitable for Vegetarians and wherever possible for Vegans also)
Ingredients such as allantoin and glycerin which occur naturally in both animals and plants are often used indiscriminately in skincare products.
Puriskin is conscientiously formulated with the use of plant-derived compounds.

THE BOTANICAL OPTION

(we believe Mother Nature knows her stuff!)
Modern technology has made it possible to produce man-made versions of natural ingredients such as chemically sythesised vitamins and lab-produced compounds. Wherever the a botanical version exists the Puriskin choice is always the natural variety - so for example, where we state Vitamin E we mean natural, botanical Vitamin E!

NATURAL PRESERVATIVES

(paraben- and urea-free alternatives)

Our preservatives are Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin.

We also use vitamin e oil and other natural emulsifiers which help to preserve stability in our products.

CONSULTATION TESTING

(human skincare tested on human beings!)
Puriskin products are developed according to identified needs and formulated with feedback from clinical treatments and the clinical training environment working together with trusted experts in the fields of mainstream and complementary medicine.
Puriskin products are not tested on animals and we do not source from companies who test on animals.

SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL

(respecting the natural habitat of orangutans)

Most of our oils are coconut oil derived, but where we do use palm oil derivatives these are exclusively and definitively only from sustainable palm oil sources without harm or devastation to primates in the process.

ETHICALLY PRODUCED INGREDIENTS

(Working with reputable sources)

Puriskin ingredients are sourced from reputable partners whose holistic and environmentally sound practices are in compliance with our own.

WHAT WE WON'T USE

PARABENS (Methyl, Propyl, Butyl and/or Ethyl Parabens)
These are widely used in cosmetics and skincare as preservatives, to inhibit microbial growth in products and extend their shelf-life. While parabens can be classed as 'natural' as they occur naturally in plants and fruit, research into their effects on oestrogen production and possible facilitation of cell environments conducive to cancer is inconclusive and has been cause for concern. As our skincare is designed for long-term use, we choose not to use any parabens as their cumulative effects are not fully understood and the alternative preservatives we use are not only equally effective but kinder to skin without similar concerns for long term health.

ANIMAL TESTED or ANIMAL-derived ingredients
Our products contain vegetable origin ingredients. Many ingredients that occur naturally can be found in both animals and vegetables such as glyerin or allantoin. The Puriskin choice is always the vegetable origin and we formulate with care and feedback with human beings in clinical environments. We do not use ingredients tested on animals.

SYNTHESIZED ANTIBACTERIALS (Triclosan, Chlorphenesin)
Concerns exist over their possible contribution to bacterial resistance. Puriskin is formulated with the natural antibacterial properties of essential oils.

PETROLEUM-based ingredients (Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Paraffin)
Products of refined crude oil, petroleum derivatives are commonly found in skincare as they are highly efficient in sealing in moisture and providing a vacuum against outside bacteria. Concerns with their use arise from known links to skin irritation and the clogging of pores which affects the skin's barrier function and can cause further reactions with long-term use. Puriskin uses natural emollients such as Jojoba oil which mimics sebum - the body's naturally-produced oil - to hydrate the skin, while allowing it to breathe without adverse interference with skin balance.

PHTHALATES (various)
Diethyl phthalate is the phthalate most widely used in scented lotions and insect repellents. While Phthalates are banned for use in Europe due to researched effects on human reproduction and hormone-mimicking, they are still allowed for use in the US and internationally. Further cause for concern is that their use is not legally required to be listed on labels, meaning true levels of exposure to the ingredient is unverified and long-term effects hard to quantify. Puriskin expressly do not use Phthalates in any of our product formulations.

LANOLIN (and Lanolin Oil)
A by-product from sheep wool, and used an emollient, Lanolin has been linked to dermatitis reactions and skin sensitivity. We choose not to use Lanolin due to its allergen potential and its animal origin which make it unsuitable as Puriskin products are formulated for vegetarian and vegan use.

SYNTHETIC VERSIONS OF NATURAL INGREDIENTS (various)
Skincare products often contain synthetic versions of natural ingredients because they make a product cheaper to produce. We choose to use natural vitamins, natural oils and compounds in Puriskin products to harness the excellence of their holistic properties and balance in harmony with the ethos of complementary medicine.

UREA (Imidazolidinyl, Diazolidinyl)
Used as preservatives - almost as widely as Parabens. We choose not to use these as they are recognised for playing a role in causing contact dermatitis. Used in conjunction with other preservatives in order to function more efficiently as antifungals they can also become highly toxic.

OUR STRENGTHS

Developed originally as a range of restorative products for use in the clinical environment our initial work began with practitioners both in the fields of general practice and in alternative therapy.
The inclusion of Puriskin products in various treatment protocols and their effectiveness in the areas of healing and trauma spurred a natural word-of-mouth momentum generating additional and increasing demand for our range of soothing and healing products within the wider consumer market, where gently introduced a few years ago, solid demand continues to grow.
Our soothing and healing products informed by the principles of complementary medicine are meeting the needs and awareness of a growing audience of discerning customers demanding ethically produced and effective skincare that is truly natural and genuinely does what it says on the tin.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY

Puriskin Resurfacing Formula is trusted by experts in clinical practice for its particularly gentle yet highly effective performance. on skin that is affected by eczema, psoriasis and similar conditions involving inflammation and its compromised immunity.

AMANDA SHAYLE

MPCH MAcS CertNatSci (open)
Clinical Practitioner, Acupuncturist,
Puriskin Brand Ambassador.

'As a clinician, I work with a variety of conditions on a regular basis -most notably in my special interest areas supporting dermatological conditions, cancer care and cosmetic procedures with anti-aging benefits.

Puriskin has been incorporated into my clinical protocols as it is completely natural and gentle enough for use on even the most damaged skin.'

DR. USHA SHARMA

Private GP Berkshire and Buckinghamshire
Clinician, Specialist in Family Medicine

'Puriskin is achieving great results not only on my patients with keloid scars and stretch marks but most skin conditions including bruising, burns, skin tags and ingrowing hairs.

Being completely natural I was able to use I near my eye on a cyst I had which disappeared in just over a week. It is a fantastic product I highly recommend to my patients to try on any skin condition.'

PHILIP DREW

Professor of Breast Surgery
Consultant Surgeon

'One of the things we worry about in breast cancer patients is over exposure to oestrogen or oestrogenic compounds such as parabens which are often found in beauty products.

Puriskin products do not contain any parabens therefore for those needing care after breast cancer treatment these are ideal treatments to support the healing of skin .'

WORD OF MOUTH

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