Shop by Active Ingredient
Whether you’re looking for hydration, clarity, firmness or brightening, every active ingredient has a purpose. From niacinamide to salicylic acid, peptides to vitamin C—our science-backed range helps you find the ingredients that work for your skin, not someone else’s. If you’re ready to buy skin products by ingredient or explore new actives, this is where it starts.
Not sure where to begin? Our easy-to-follow guides break down complex skincare ingredients into clear benefits, so you can confidently choose products that deliver real results. Whether you're a skincare minimalist or a seasoned layerer, browsing skin products by ingredient allows you to build a routine that is smart, targeted and effective.
This is more than a trend. It’s skincare made smarter. Shop by active ingredient and discover how simplified science leads to healthier, happier skin. At SKIN Functional, we cut through the confusion—so your skincare choices aren’t just informed, they’re empowering.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are any of your products or ingredients tested on animals?
Are any of your products or ingredients tested on animals?
SKIN functional is besotted with animals and definitely does not do any animal testing. An animal testing ban was instituted in 2013. All SKIN functional ingredients are sourced ethically, with no animal testing involved.
Preservatives, tell me about them, are they in the products?
Preservatives, tell me about them, are they in the products?
Formulations that contain water, contain preservatives. Preservatives are used to prevent microbial product contamination. Products that are formulated with preservatives are formulated with microbiological and toxicological input.
Reference: International Journal of Cosmetic Science, Safety evaluation of preservatives, R. Rodford, Vol 19, pages 281 – 290.
Do you use parabens in any of your products?
Do you use parabens in any of your products?
SKIN functional's products have been formulated with no parabens.
Are your products vegan friendly?
Are your products vegan friendly?
We do not use any animal derivatives in our formulations and all the products arevegan friendly.
Are your products fragrance free?
Are your products fragrance free?
All our products are fragrance free, we do not use fragrances in any of our products.
Are your products alcohol free?
Are your products alcohol free?
SKIN functional does not formulate any products using alcohol.
Where are your products formulated and manufactured?
Where are your products formulated and manufactured?
All products are formulated and manufactured in South Africa. SKIN functional is a proudly South African brand.
What is the driving force behind SKIN functional?
What is the driving force behind SKIN functional?
SKIN functional is a result of a collaborative effort with a combined experience of 30 years across various fields. Integrating the fields of pharmacology, chemistry, clinical dermatology and aesthetic medicine. The brand is based on peer-reviewed literature, which forms the basis of SKIN functional's endorsement.

