Skincare
BARRIER-FIRST BRANDS
A selection of professional products formulated to protect barrier function, optimise active delivery and maintain healthy skin pH
Circadia
The Aqua-Biotic Balancing Moisturizer is a water-cream formulated to rebalance the skin’s microbiota and reinforce barrier integrity. With a pH of 5.6-6.2, it combines Hyafactor-PGA, Biolin/P and ceramide complex SK-Influx to deliver deep hydration, improve elasticity and visibly soften fine lines, while calming sensitivity and supporting a healthy, resilient complexion.
Trade: Retail size (59 ml) £33; professional size (236ml) £62
01462 481 500
uniqueskin.co.uk
Katherine Daniels
Katherine Daniels Essential Toning Lotion is a non-sting, pH-balancing formula designed to complete the cleansing stage and optimise treatment efficacy. Featuring Mastocarpus extract, a neurocosmetic complex of pumpkin extract and seawater, and blue and white lotus flower extracts, it hydrates, calms inflammation and strengthens resilience, leaving skin soothed, comfortable and primed for professional results.
Trade: £15.50 01767 682288 katherinedanielscosmetics.com
CACI
The Prep & Glow Oxygenating Pods are an advanced pre-treatment step designed to optimise skin pH and barrier function. Activated with CO₂ Activator Gel, they release micro-CO₂ bubbles to enhance oxygenation and circulation, while vitamin C, kojic acid, alpha arbutin and cactus extract purify, hydrate and boost treatment efficacy. They are available for use with CACI’s Ultimate, Synergy and Synergy Flex systems and the new Prep & Glow Pro professional portable device.
Price on application 020 8731 5678 cacibeauty.com
Skintruth
The Clarify BHA Toner is a pHbalanced chemical exfoliant designed for oily, congested or breakout-prone skin. With salicylic acid to clear pores and butylene glycol to maintain hydration, it refines texture and supports barrier tolerance. Optimised for professional protocols, it enhances active delivery and treatment outcomes, offering measurable improvements in clarity and skin smoothness.
Trade: £7.10 skintruth.co.uk
Skin Authority
Resurfacing Accelerator is a gentle, daily-use serum featuring 15% glycolic acid (pH 3.7) with Fear-Free Peel technology. Designed to extend professional resurfacing results at home, it accelerates cell turnover to improve texture, dryness, uneven tone and signs of ageing, while Canadian willowherb and allantoin soothe and protect, delivering effective resurfacing without irritation, redness or downtime.
Trade: £24 skinauthority.com
Environ
Serience Malachite-NP Complex Night Serum is an advanced overnight booster designed to counteract long-term stress effects on skin. Featuring matrixyl morphomics, argireline amplified, mala'kite extract and neuroproline, it helps to smooth the appearance of lines, enhance luminosity and protect against oxidative stress, while providing calming, cooling relief for a soothed, radiant complexion by morning.
Trade: £36.50 020 8450 2020 iiaa.co.uk
Repêchage
Biolight Glyco-Sea Glycolic Peel is a low-pH (~3.5) professional resurfacing treatment for spa and clinical use. Combining glycolic acid, laminaria digitata extract and a brightening botanical complex, it delivers controlled exfoliation, supports cell turnover, and improves uneven tone, dullness and superficial pigmentation. Optimised for corrective or seasonal brightening protocols, it ensures predictable, comfortable and effective results.
Trade: £63.20 0800 731 7546 beautyfromthesea.co.uk