But this powerful, new anti-bacterial substance wasn't destined to revolutionise water filtration. When it came to large-scale production, the numbers simply didn't add up.
So, they got back to thinking. And started testing it on their skin. And when they noticed the huge difference it made, they decided to create a cream and sell it locally.
Fast forward a few months, and a bottle of this as-yet-unnamed product ended up in the hands of our founder, Nic Taylor. All thanks to his Grandma, who'd been given some by a friend who'd bought it at a random market stall. She popped it in the post to her grandson, hoping it might help with his long-standing acne.
Nic had lived with acne for over 10 years and nothing had helped. Not even medication. But remarkably, this little pot of cream cleared up his acne in just four days.
His skin was smooth and hydrated for the first time in over a decade.
He was determined to find the people behind this wonder product, so others could experience the same results. It took Nic over a year to track down the scientists. He originally thought they were in the USA, but eventually realised they were much, much closer to home.
When his search finally led him to Yorkshire, he and the scientists quickly partnered up, patented the formula, and set up 47 Skin to share this life-changing silver bullet for acne with the world.
Since then, Silver Chitoderm has transformed the skin and confidence of hundreds of thousands of people, and the accolades have flown in from the likes of Vogue, Tatler and GQ. From a failed water filtration experiment to a revolutionary new skincare brand, the story of 47 Skin has only just begun.
Experience our revolutionary skincare ingredient for yourself.
REDUCES BLEMISHES AND FADES SCARS
Our #1 best selling serum is the only skincare product in the world to contain our unique formula of Silver and Chitoderm.
The powerful combination of these two ingredients gives incredible, lasting results. It clears blemishes, fades scars and heals skin. Because it uses natural ingredients, it does all this without drying out your skin, leaving it soft, smooth and glowing.
Fortified with our unique formula, our cleanser does so much more than just clean your face. Containing our unique formula, it helps to clear spots and fade scars, while keeping your skin silky soft and hydrated. Made with silver, which is naturally anti-bacterial, this luxurious cleanser leaves your face fresh, smooth and clear.
Reveal smoother, clearer, glowing skin with our lightweight, fast absorbing, leave-on Exfoliant. Salicylic acid (2% BHA) unblocks pores and soothes inflammation and redness, while our unique ingredient Silver Chitoderm® kills the bacteria that cause breakouts, and reduces the appearance of scars and redness.
Non-irritating and fragrance free, this Exfoliant is specially formulated for oily, combination, congested and acne-prone skin types. May not be suitable for extremely sensitive skin. Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding, allergic to aspirin or under 18. Please reach out to our Customer Care team if you'd like tailored recommendations for your skin needs.
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Our treatment Serum for the worst kind of skin blemishes. For anyone who suffers from persistent, stubborn or cystic blemishes this is the product you’ve been waiting for.
Our unique formula contains all the power of Silver Chitoderm 15% azelaic acid - clinically proven to help reduce inflammation & swelling. If you think you’ve tried everything, it’s time to try this. Please read this page in its entirety for full guidance on use.
How to balance your new, intensive blemishes solution:
Even if you’re an experienced blemishes sufferer (and that’s exactly who our Intensive Range is designed for) it’s worth being careful as you introduce these products. They work brilliantly together at tackling extremely stubborn, hard-to-get rid-of skin problems, but as they contain powerful active ingredients you need to start using them carefully, so your skin can get used to them.
The key thing is to introduce them slowly. There’s no need to rush it, the results will come. Start with a small application of one product and see how you get on. You know your own skin better than anyone. Once you’re sure it’s happy, you can begin to use the product more and leave it on for longer, before finally adding a second product from our Intensive Range when your skin feels ready.
Bye bye, stubborn blemishes. (Not) nice knowing you.
Please be aware that our intensive range is unsuitable for those under the age of 18 or allergic to Aspirin. If pregnant or trying to get pregnant please seek advice from your doctor. For tailored product recommendations please reach out to our customer care team at customercare@47skin.com
A unique lightweight Elixir, designed to enhance your skin’s natural moisture, whilst preventing blemishes. Containing an incredible 5% HA, it naturally brings water to the surface of your skin, amplifying the effect of your serum and moisturiser, for plumper, lusciously hydrated skin. As well as being enriched with our patented anti-blemish formula, it also contains Niacinamide, one of the leading ingredients for brighter, glowing skin.