If you’re looking for a range of over-the-counter skincare essentials, designed to support your skin journey, Dermatica makes this process as easy for everyone – no matter how much skincare knowledge you have.
Each one is compatible with active ingredients, like the ones in our Dermatica formulas. So whether you’re looking to treat acne, dark spots, dryness, signs of ageing, or a combination of these, the science-backed formulations effectively enhance every step of your skincare routine.
Our skincare system is modular, with products that can be added or swapped to fit your specific needs, concerns or preferences. This lets you tailor your own routine easily, by choosing specific products or “modules” that target your focus areas.
Here are the key features of Dermatica’s skincare routine.
You Can Customise Your Routine
Dermatica’s skincare essentials are targeted to meet a particular skin concern, which means you can choose products to build a routine that meets your particular needs. You can therefore mix and match different products to create a personalised skincare routine that’s perfect for you.
You Can Add Products Over Time
Your skin not only changes due to factors like age, season, or lifestyle. Its needs will also change as you progress through your skincare journey with Dermatica. To meet your skin’s changing needs, you can easily modify your routine by adding or removing products.
You can start with a basic routine (which we usually advise, especially if you’re using retinoids, active ingredients or a Dermatica personalised formula). Then, once your skin is thriving under that routine, you or the expert dermatology team at Dermatica can gradually help you introduce more products to target other areas or concerns you might have.
It’s Simple And Science Backed
Rather than offering an overwhelming array of products, each skincare step is colour-coded so you know exactly where to use it in your skincare routine. They’re also developed with dermatologists to work well with all skin types, so you only use what your skin truly needs.
Every Dermatica product is fragrance free, vegan, cruelty free and designed to enhance the performance of active ingredients, like the ones in a Dermatica personalised formula.
It’s Cost Effective
Products that are formulated to improve your skin’s health and specifically target your skin concerns will help you achieve better results, quicker.
There’s nothing wrong with adding new products or ingredients to your routine every few months. But as we always say, consistency is the key to success. Swapping and changing products too often can not only slow down your progress – it risks overloading your skin barrier, leading to irritation and unwanted side effects.
Instead, focus on using targeted ingredients that are curated by dermatology experts to prove the most benefit for your skin. Rather than buying into new fads without enough evidence to back up their claims.
How To Create Your Modular Skincare Routine
Oily and breakout-prone skincare routine
If you have oily or breakout-prone skin, you might notice enlarged pores, and/or that your skin produces excess oil (sebum) throughout the day. You may be more prone to breakouts like spots or blackheads. You’ll therefore need a cleanser and moisturiser in your routine that will help keep your skin barrier clear, calm and healthy, without stripping it of its natural oils. These products will also work well if you have rosacea.
Compatible Skin Types: Oily, combination, breakout-prone, rosacea-prone and/or sensitive.
Cleanse: Balancing Glycerin Gel Cleanser
– Benefits: Gently removes makeup, dirt, sunscreen and impurities. Formulated according to the NICE guidelines for sensitive skin.
– How it feels: The cooling, jelly consistency turns to a light foam when mixed with water. It leaves no residue once rinsed with warm water.
– Results: Skin is left refreshed without feeling dry or stripped of its natural oils. Glycerin helps keep the skin feeling hydrated and radiant.
– Shop: Balancing Glycerin Gel Cleanser
Moisturiser: Soothing Centella Gel Moisturiser
– Benefits: Centella asiatica is known for its soothing, anti-inflammatory properties. The niacinamide helps reduce the appearance of large pores and redness, while ceramides and peptides support skin barrier repair.
– How it feels: A lightweight, gel texture that absorbs quickly while still feeling nourishing on the skin.
– Results: Skin looks and feels nourished and hydrated. The soothing ceramides and peptides help smooth dry patches without feeling heavy or leaving residue on the skin.
– Shop: Soothing Centella Gel Moisturiser
Targeted products to boost your results
Booster: Clarifying Azelaic Acid Cream
– Benefits: This multi-action cream comes in three strengths. It helps combat blemishes, stubborn dark spots and signs of ageing. Now available in three strengths for every skin type looking to optimise results.
– How it feels: The creamy texture is lightweight and hydrating on the skin. A mild stinging sensation after application is normal, and should go away after a few seconds.
– Results: Azelaic acid helps to calm redness associated with breakouts, and speed up skin cell turnover. Its gentle yet powerful exfoliating properties help fade dark spots, smooth fine lines and boost your skin’s overall healthy glow.
– Shop: Clarifying Azelaic Acid Cream
Booster: Vitamin C 15%: Fresh Batch Ascorbic Acid
– Benefits: Fights UV and free radical damage – the leading causes of accelerated skin ageing. Brightens the overall complexion, supports collagen synthesis and helps fade dark spots.
– How it feels: The lightweight cream doesn’t feel greasy or oily on the skin, and is suitable for all skin types.
– Results: Vitamin C, E and ferulic acid provide a triple-layer defence against premature ageing. Vitamin C also supercharges your skin’s collagen production, and helps to prevent loss of firmness and fight future signs of skin ageing. It’s often a dermatologist’s first choice to visibly brighten the skin and combat discolouration.
– Shop: Vitamin C 15%: Fresh Batch Ascorbic Acid
Balanced to Dry Skincare Routine
Your skin type is balanced to dry if it doesn’t produce a lot of oil (also known as sebum). You may notice dry or flaky patches of skin often, and it can sometimes feel tight – especially after a shower, or in cold or dry weather. You’ll want to use hydrating products that have a richer texture to maintain your skin’s moisture levels throughout the day.
Compatible Skin Types: Balanced, dry and/or sensitive.
Cleanse: Caring Squalane Cream Cleanser
– Benefits: Gently removes waterproof makeup, dirt, sunscreen and impurities. Leaves skin hydrated, and can be used for facial massage.
– How it feels: With the warmth of your fingers, this rich cream cleanser melts into a luxurious oil that glides across the skin, melting away makeup and impurities from the day. Add warm water to transform it into a light milk, then rinse.
– After effect: Skin is left feeling plump, bouncy and hydrated. Squalane, grapeseed and rice bran oils help nourish dry patches, too.
– Shop: Caring Squalane Cream Cleanser
Moisturise: Nourishing Ceramide + Peptide Moisturiser
– Benefits: Ceramides and peptides support skin barrier repair. Nourishing squalane and glycerin provide rich moisture without leaving any greasy residue on the skin.
– How it feels: A rich yet fast-absorbing cream that sinks in quickly. It nourishes drier skin types without feeling greasy.
– Results: Skin looks and feels plumped and hydrated. The soothing ceramides and peptides help smooth dry patches and encourage skin barrier repair.
– Shop: Nourishing Ceramide + Peptide Moisturiser
Targeted Products To Boost Your Results
Once you have your cleanser and moisturiser, you may want to try a more targeted booster to combat specific focus areas, such as breakouts, signs of ageing or dark spots. Dermatica’s boosters are suitable for all skin types, whether you’re more on the oily side – or your skin is drier.
Booster: Clarifying Azelaic Acid Cream
– Benefits: This multi-action cream comes in three strengths. It helps combat blemishes, stubborn dark spots and signs of ageing. Now available in three strengths for every skin type looking to optimise results.
– How it feels: The creamy texture is lightweight and hydrating on the skin. A mild stinging sensation on application is normal, and should go away after a few seconds.
– Results: The gentle yet powerful exfoliating properties help fade dark spots, smooth fine lines and boost your skin’s overall healthy glow.
– Shop: Clarifying Azelaic Acid Cream
Booster: Vitamin C 15%: Fresh Batch Ascorbic Acid
– Benefits: Fights UV and free radical damage – the leading causes of accelerated skin ageing. Brightens the overall complexion, supports collagen synthesis and helps fade dark spots.
– How it feels: The lightweight cream doesn’t feel greasy or oily on the skin, and is suitable for all skin types.
– Results: Vitamin C, E and ferulic acid provide a triple-layer defence against premature ageing. Vitamin C also supercharges your skin’s collagen production, and helps to prevent loss of firmness and fight future signs of skin ageing. It’s dermatologists’ first choice to visibly brighten the skin and combat discolouration.
– Shop: Vitamin C 15%: Fresh Batch Ascorbic Acid
Booster: Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid + Vit B5 Serum
– Benefits: Hyaluronic acid is a hydration powerhouse, capable of holding up to 1,000 times its weight in water.
– How it feels: Its watery jelly texture is oil-free and sinks in quickly, and is suitable for all skin types.
– Results: The intense hydration helps plump the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It leaves the skin softer, smoother, and glowing.
– Shop: Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid + Vit B5 Serum
Why Choose Dermatica?
Dermatica is dedicated to providing personalised skincare that’s backed by rigorous scientific research. Each product is formulated with high-quality ingredients and designed to deliver visible results. By adding our skincare essentials into your routine, you can address specific concerns, and reach your skin goals.
Find out what formulas are suitable for your skin by visiting our website.
Ash Sharma
Dr Ashwin Sharma is a medical doctor and writer with a particular interest in health technology, artificial intelligence and medical weight loss. He completed his training at the University of Leicester and Imperial College London, and has since been exploring the intersections of medicine, technology, and communication.
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