Science

The best skin care ingredients are safe, results-driven and proven by science. Find out how the ingredients in our products can benefit your skin.

SkinTherapyMD was founded by a board-certified, fellowship-trained cosmetic dermatologist and an innovative, highly skilled chemist who has specialized in product manufacturing for decades.

They formulated a unique proprietary blend of ingredients into an effective yet simple regimen for your skin care needs.

SkinTherapyMD’s goal is to provide the most effective skin care products on the market while simplifying your daily regimen.

Ingredients and Benefits

Myrciaria dubia, a berry native to the Amazon rainforest

CAMU CAMU is one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C, which protects skin from both UVA and UVB rays, protects against free radicals, reduces hyperpigmentation/brighter skin, stimulates collagen production and suppresses melanin production while helping replenish the skin stores of vitamin E.

  • Contains flavonoids, which are plant-derived chemicals that protect against environmental stressors and UV radiation
  • Contains Vitamin B3
  • Contains greater than 30 antioxidant phenolics
  • Proven to help achieve the appearance of firmer luminous skin
  • Potent anti-inflammatory
  • Antibacterial
  • Antiviral
  • Effective on melanin-production cells: helps reduce sun damage spots and discoloration from inflammation such as acne
  • Lifts dead skin/exfoliates to create healthier skin

The root of the Glycyrrhiza plant

  • Licorice Root is a natural antioxidant
  • Contains flavonoids, which are plant-derived chemicals that protect against environmental stressors and UV radiation
  • Neutralizes free radicals from the environment (free radicals lead to aging, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation)
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Decreases hyperpigmentation and brightens the skin
  • Glabridin, a chemical compound found in licorice root, inhibits tyrosinase, which stops melanin production.
  • Glabridin soothes skin and can help with sensitive skin and inflammatory skin processes such as acne, rosacea, eczema and psoriasis.
  • Produces liquiritin, which contributes to its lightening qualities. Over time, may help overall skin tone and clarity as it breaks up melanin
  • Produces licochalcone, which helps regulate oil production

Found naturally in fruit, honey and wine

  • Gluconolactone (a polyhydroxy acid (PHA), a gentler form of AHA)
  • Gentle exfoliator which helps improve skin texture and tone
  • Hydrates: a humectant, attracts water to skin
  • Antioxidant benefits: anti-aging and UV protection benefits; can neutralize free radicals
  • Good for all skin types, including dry, sensitive and mature skin
  • Treats and prevents acne: comparable to benzoyl peroxide, but less irritating

Apple-derived alpha hydroxy acid/AHA

  • Malic acid exfoliates dead cells on the outermost layer of skin and promotes cell turnover
  • Fades discoloration/lightens hyperpigmentation
  • Treats and prevents acne
  • Gentle, good for sensitive skin

Vitamin B3 found in brewer’s yeast and cereals

  • Niacinamide brightens skin and lightens hyperpigmentation
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Oil-control
  • Reduces redness
  • Helps clear and prevent acne
  • Reduces fine lines

Organic acid from fermented foods

  • Lactic acid (AHA, derived from sour milk)
  • Gentlest of the alpha hydroxyacids
  • Increases production of natural ceramides in the skin
  • Acts as a humectant drawing water molecules to the outer layer of skin and moisturizing while exfoliating
  • Lightens pigmentation

Derived from sugarcane

  • Glycolic acid (AHA, derived from sugarcane)
  • Exfoliant
  • Helps retain moisture
  • Antibacterial and antioxidant activity
  • Thickens skin by stimulating collagen production
  • Treats and prevents acne: exfoliates skin and unclogs pores

Derived from willow bark

  • Salicylic acid (Beta-hydroxy acids, often derived from willow bark)
  • Helps clear and prevent acne: especially effective on oily skin with acne and blackheads.
  • Improves skin barrier function and collagen production
  • Antimicrobial and anti inflammatory
  • Exfoliant

Plant-based hyaluronic acid is extracted from microbial fermentation

  • Hyaluronic acid is a humectant
  • Attracts water to the outermost layer of skin to help look and feel more hydrated
  • Helps skin retain moisture which helps keep skin looking firm and youthful
  • Prevents skin from drying out from acids

Derived from the naturally occurring mineral zincite

  • Zinc oxide is a topical protectant
  • Good for sensitive skin
  • Can help soothe inflammation of acne and may reduce serum production
  • Acts as a gentle astringent (prevents oil formation on the skin, dries excess oil) and antiseptic
  • Healing properties
  • Combats irritation and inflammation
  • Antimicrobial and antibacterial properties