‘This has truly changed my life, and I’m hoping more people can use the serum and it changes their life as it did mine’
With so many acids, serums and creams in the skincare market, knowing where to begin can be half the struggle. But one dermatologist says she’s found a formula worth paying attention to.
British skincare brand 47 Skin has been praised by consultant dermatologist Dr Sunil Chopra, founder of the London Dermatology Centre, who highlighted the brand’s use of a unique ingredient, Silver Chitoderm. The ingredient, exclusive to 47 Skin, is designed to help clear the skin while visibly improving the appearance of post-blemish marks.
According to Dr Chopra, the formula can leave skin feeling tighter and looking smoother. He said: “Silver Chitoderm kills bacteria, treats existing blemishes and helps fade pre-existing stubborn marks. It decreases the production of melanin, which is often elevated in marks, reducing pigmentation over time.”
He added: “Unlike other spot treatments, it does not dry your skin but hydrates it, leaving the skin smooth and tighter. The combination of silver and Chitoderm creates a unique adhesiveness to the skin, helping improve fine lines and overall skin appearance.”
The concept for 47 Skin was born from a personal discovery. Founder Nic Taylor has previously shared that the idea came after his grandmother introduced him to the key ingredient.
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47 Skin is the only skincare brand in the world to contain Silver Chitoderm, a unique formula that helps prevent breakouts.
On the ingredient, Nic told The Mirror: “Silver is naturally antibacterial and antimicrobial. The chitoderm, which is bonded to the silver, is mucoadhesive, which means it’s sticky. Effectively, if the bacteria comes onto your face, the Silver Chitoderm will stick to the bacteria and the silver will kill it.”
For those unfamiliar with the brand, 47 Skin offers a wide selection of products designed to support clearer, smoother-looking skin. Among them are the Scar Repair Serum (£29), formulated to help reduce the appearance of post-blemish pigmentation, and the Treatment Body Wash (£49), designed to unclog pores while gently smoothing bumpy or rough areas.
The brand also offers curated bundles that allow customers to overhaul their routine in one go, priced from £47.50 to £222. And for anyone tempted to try the range, 47 Skin is currently running a sale, with selected products discounted for a limited period.
Beyond 47 Skin, Carbon Theory is a great, slightly more affordable alternative. One of its most popular products is the Cleansing Bar (£6, Debenhams), which has been dermatologically proven to prevent breakouts.
Otherwise, La Roche-Posay’s Effaclar range is formulated to help with post-acne marks and sensitive, blemish-prone skin. The Effaclar Duo+M Anti-Breakout Corrective Gel Moisturiser (£10.90, Boots) also aims to unclog pores to help prevent spots.
47 Skin, though, has had some great testimonials from happy users. One shared: “For the first time in my life, I began to get complimented on my skin; all my friends and family noticed a huge difference.
“I have never looked nor felt better in my life! I couldn’t recommend 47 Skin more.”
Meanwhile, a second said: “I feel confident walking around without makeup. Something so small can make such a massive difference in how you feel about yourself. Thank you, 47 Skin.”
However, a couple of people said they struggled to get the last of the formula out of the bottle. On a brighter note, this 47 Skin devotee piped up: “This has truly changed my life, and I’m hoping more people can use the serum and it changes their life as it did mine.”
