Less routine. More glow.
Why Indian Skin and Indian Weather Need Smarter Skincare
Skincare advice online often comes from places with mild, cool climates. Our reality is different. Across India, skin deals with strong sun for much of the year, thick humidity in the monsoon, dry air in winter and city pollution that settles on the face by evening.
Indian skin tones also tend to show pigmentation more easily. A small breakout, a bit of sun or an irritated patch can leave a dark mark that lingers long after the original problem has gone. That is why a good skincare routine for Indian skin leans on three things: gentle cleansing that protects the barrier, calming and brightening ingredients, and a daily sunscreen you will actually reapply.
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Wear sunscreen every day. Strong sun is a daily reality in most parts of India, so SPF is not just for beach holidays.
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Go light in humid months, with a little more cushioning when the air turns dry.
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Choose calming actives such as Centella to help skin recover from heat, pollution and irritation.
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Add brightening care such as Alpha Arbutin for uneven tone and dark spots.
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Patch test first and introduce new actives one at a time.
The iSKINN range was shaped around exactly these needs: lightweight formulas, calming actives, brightening care and an SPF 50 PA++ spray that is easy to reapply on the go.
The Founder Behind iSKINN: Deb Banik
FOUNDER, iSKINN
CO-FOUNDER AND CEO, IMAGE CLINIC
8 YEARS IN THE SKIN INDUSTRY
Behind every brand worth remembering there is a person who cares about the details. For iSKINN, that person is Deb Banik.
Deb is the Co-founder and CEO of IMAGE Clinic, and he has spent the last 8 years in the skin industry. Eight years is long enough to watch trends arrive loudly and leave quietly. What never changes is what people really want from their skincare: skin that feels comfortable, looks bright and stays healthy.
iSKINN is built on that simple truth. Every product in the range has a purpose, every ingredient earns its place, and the whole routine stays easy to follow, whether you are a skincare beginner or someone who has tried it all.
Deb Banik, Founder of iSKINN and Co-founder and
CEO of IMAGE Clinic
The iSKINN Range: Five Products, One Easy Routine
Think of the range as a conversation your skin can finally follow. Cleanse, brighten, treat, moisturize, protect.
Here is what each step does.
GENTLE DAILY FOAM FACE WASH | 100 ML
Pure Cleanse
A good face wash cleans your skin without starting a fight with it. Pure Cleanse is a gentle daily foam that lifts away dirt, oil and everyday pollution, yet leaves skin feeling soft instead of tight.
Willow bark extract helps refine pores, green tea brings antioxidant care, and the Centella trio of asiaticoside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid helps calm redness and support the skin barrier.
Best for: sensitive, oily, combination and acne prone skin. Use morning and evening on damp skin.
ALPHA ARBUTIN BRIGHTENING SERUM | 40 ML
Brightening Elixir
Dull patches and stubborn dark spots can make even a good skin day feel flat. Brightening Elixir goes straight to the source. Alpha Arbutin works on pigmentation and uneven tone, while hyaluronic acid keeps skin hydrated and plump.
Antioxidant rich algae and mushroom extracts calm and refresh, and the texture is light and non sticky, so it sits happily under moisturizer and sunscreen.
Best for: dull or uneven skin tone, pigmentation and dark spots, sensitive and oily or combination skin. Two to three drops, morning and evening.
PEPTIDE SERUM FOR FINE LINES AND FIRMNESS | 40 ML
Youth Balance Serum
This is the night time treat in the routine. Youth Balance Serum brings a team of peptides together, including milk, wheat and soy peptides and the signal peptide Pal-GHK, along with Antarcticine, a glacial glycoprotein that helps skin hold on to hydration.
Stabilized Vitamin C adds brightness and Centella actives soothe, so skin looks smoother, firmer and more rested over time.
Best for: aging skin with fine lines, dull tone, sensitive skin needing repair, and normal to dry skin. Two to three drops at night.
ANTI-AGING MOISTURIZER | 50 ML
Youth Preserve Moisturizer
Moisturizer is where everything gets sealed in, and Youth Preserve does it with a little luxury. Copper Tripeptide-1 helps soften the look of fine lines, hyaluronic acid draws in moisture, and superoxide dismutase, a well known antioxidant enzyme, helps defend against daily environmental stress.
Stabilized Vitamin C, Vitamin B5 and wild chamomile oil round it out for a bright, comfortable finish.
Best for: normal to dry skin, aging skin with fine lines, dull tone and sensitive skin needing repair. Best at night.
SPF 50 PA++ SUNSCREEN SPRAY | 100 ML
Sun Mist Hydraglow SPF 50 PA++
Sunscreen is the step that protects every other step. Sun Mist Hydraglow is a light, non sticky spray with broad spectrum UV protection, plus hyaluronic acid for hydration, niacinamide to help even out skin tone and rose extract for a fresh, soothed feel.
It layers easily over the rest of your routine and tops up on the go.
Best for: all skin types, including oily, combination and sensitive skin. Shake well, spray evenly, use 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapply every 2 to 3 hours outdoors.
The Five Products at a Glance
Not sure where to start? This table puts all five products side by side.
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Product
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Size
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Key actives
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Best for
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When to use
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Diet label
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Pure Cleanse
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Daily foam face wash, 100 ml
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Willow bark, green tea, Centella trio, vitamin E
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Sensitive, oily, combination and acne prone skin
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Morning and evening
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Vegan
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Brightening Elixir
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Serum, 40 ml
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Alpha Arbutin, hyaluronic acid, algae and mushroom extracts
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Dull or uneven tone, dark spots, sensitive and oily or combination skin
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Morning and evening
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Vegan
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Youth Balance Serum
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Serum, 40 ml
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Milk, soy and wheat peptides, Pal-GHK, Antarcticine, stabilized Vitamin C, Centella
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Fine lines, firmness, dullness, normal to dry skin
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Night
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Vegetarian. Contains milk, soy and wheat derivatives
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Youth Preserve Moisturizer
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Anti-aging moisturizer, 50 ml
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Copper Tripeptide-1, hyaluronic acid, superoxide dismutase, stabilized Vitamin C, chamomile
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Normal to dry skin, aging skin, dull tone, sensitive skin needing repair
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Night
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Vegan
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Sun Mist Hydraglow SPF 50 PA++
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Sunscreen spray, 100 ml
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Niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, rose extract
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All skin types, including oily and sensitive
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Morning, reapply every 2 to 3 hours outdoors
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Vegan
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Important: Pure Cleanse, Youth Balance Serum and Youth Preserve Moisturizer contain retinyl palmitate and are not suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Please consult your dermatologist first, and always patch test before first use.
Your Daily iSKINN Routine
Follow the order you already know: cleanse, treat, protect. Start with one new product at a time.
MORNING
1. Pure Cleanse
Massage onto damp skin and rinse well.
2. Brightening Elixir
Two to three drops on cleansed face and neck.
3. Sun Mist Hydraglow SPF 50 PA++
Shake, spray evenly and reapply every 2 to 3 hours outdoors.
NIGHT
1. Pure Cleanse
Wash away the day, then pat skin dry.
2. Brightening Elixir
Two to three drops before your treatment step.
3. Youth Balance Serum
Two to three drops, massaged in gently.
4. Youth Preserve Moisturizer
Seal everything in with an even layer.
Skincare Routines by Concern
Everyone starts from a different place. Pick the concern that sounds most like you and build from there.
Introduce one new product at a time.
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Your concern
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Morning
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Night
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Good to know
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Dark spots and uneven tone
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Pure Cleanse, Brightening Elixir, Sun Mist SPF 50
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Pure Cleanse, Brightening Elixir
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Add Youth Preserve Moisturizer at night if your skin is normal to dry. Sunscreen protects your progress.
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Fine lines and firmness
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Pure Cleanse, Brightening Elixir, Sun Mist SPF 50
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Pure Cleanse, Youth Balance Serum, Youth Preserve Moisturizer
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Both night products suit normal to dry skin. Not for pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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Sensitive or redness prone skin
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Pure Cleanse, Sun Mist SPF 50
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Pure Cleanse, Youth Preserve Moisturizer
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Centella and chamomile help calm skin. Keep it simple and patch test.
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Oily and acne prone skin
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Pure Cleanse, Brightening Elixir, Sun Mist SPF 50
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Pure Cleanse, Brightening Elixir
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Light textures that stay comfortable in heat and humidity.
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Dull, tired skin
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Pure Cleanse, Brightening Elixir, Sun Mist SPF 50
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Pure Cleanse, Brightening Elixir, Youth Balance Serum
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Hydration plus brightening. Close with Youth Preserve Moisturizer if skin feels dry.
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Dry or dehydrated skin
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Pure Cleanse, Brightening Elixir, Sun Mist SPF 50
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Pure Cleanse, Youth Balance Serum, Youth Preserve Moisturizer
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Hyaluronic acid in three products helps skin hold on to moisture.
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What Is Vegan PDRN? The Complete Guide
Skin recovery, reimagined. Vegan, gentle, glowing.
PDRN in plain words. PDRN stands for polydeoxyribonucleotide. It is made of small DNA fragments, and it has become one of the most talked about ingredients in Korean beauty for supporting skin repair and hydration, and for a smoother, plumper, healthier looking complexion.
Why is it called salmon DNA? Traditionally, PDRN has been sourced from salmon, which is why you will often hear it called salmon DNA. That origin is exactly why many people, including vegans and anyone who prefers animal free beauty, have stayed away from it.
What is Vegan PDRN? Vegan PDRN gives you PDRN style skin recovery in a fully vegan, cruelty free format. There are no animal derived sources, just modern, sustainable science made for conscious skincare lovers.
What can PDRN style skincare do for your skin? Used as part of a consistent routine, it is meant to help support skin repair, keep skin hydrated and give a smoother, plumper, healthier looking finish.
It works best alongside barrier friendly ingredients, which is why the iSKINN collection pairs it with Centella, peptides, Pink Vitamin and a vegan collagen boosting complex. Results vary from person to person.
Vegan PDRN versus Traditional PDRN
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Traditional PDRN
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Vegan PDRN (iSKINN collection)
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Source
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Traditionally salmon derived
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No animal derived sources
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Cruelty free
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Not by default
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Yes, a cruelty free format
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Suitable for vegans
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No
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Yes
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Skin focus
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Repair, hydration, smoother and plumper look
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PDRN style recovery, hydration and glow, with barrier support
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Best for
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Those who are comfortable with animal derived skincare
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Conscious skincare lovers who want recovery without animal sources
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Inside the iSKINN Vegan PDRN Collection
Each of the five products pairs Vegan PDRN with a skin loving team of actives.
Pink Vitamin
Brightens dull tones and boosts radiance for an even, glowing look.
Peptides
Help skin look firmer, smoother and more resilient.
Centella Asiatica
Calms and comforts sensitive, stressed skin while supporting the barrier.
Vegan Collagen Boosting Complex
Supports bounce and elasticity, with plant based actives in place of animal collagen.
Five products, one routine. From cleansing to treatment to protection, the five piece range is designed to work together, delivering visible hydration, glow and barrier support in a simple, effective routine. Start with one new product at a time, patch test first and finish every morning with sunscreen.
Who is it for? Anyone with stressed, tired or dull looking skin, anyone who loves the idea of Korean beauty style recovery but prefers an animal free option, and conscious shoppers who want clean, vegan and barrier friendly skincare made for Indian skin.
The promise: Clean, vegan, barrier friendly and made for Indian skin. Skin recovery, reimagined. Launch details will be shared soon on the official iSKINN channels.
The iSKINN Clean Beauty Promise
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No parabens and no mineral oils in any formula
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Cruelty free, always
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ECOCERT certified emulsifiers
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Clinically certified actives that earn their place in every bottle
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Eco conscious and biodegradable actives
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Vegan and vegetarian formulas, with the upcoming Vegan PDRN Collection fully vegan
Good to know: Youth Balance Serum is a vegetarian formula and contains milk, soy and wheat derivatives. Products that contain retinyl palmitate (Pure Cleanse, Youth Balance Serum and Youth Preserve Moisturizer) are not suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women, so please consult your dermatologist first. As with any skincare, patch test before first use.
Ingredient Glossary
A quick, jargon free guide to the ingredients you will see on iSKINN labels and in the upcoming Vegan PDRN Collection.
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Ingredient
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What it does
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Found in
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Alpha Arbutin
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Targets pigmentation and uneven tone for a brighter, more even look.
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Brightening Elixir
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Antarcticine (glacial glycoprotein)
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A rare polar glycoprotein that helps skin hold on to hydration and resilience under environmental stress.
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Youth Balance Serum
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Centella Asiatica (Cica): asiaticoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid
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A soothing botanical trio that helps calm redness, support the skin barrier and visible repair.
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Pure Cleanse, Youth Balance Serum, Youth Preserve Moisturizer
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Chamomile
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A calming botanical that helps reduce the look of irritation and supports a resilient barrier.
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Pure Cleanse (flower extract), Youth Preserve Moisturizer (wild chamomile oil)
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Copper Tripeptide-1
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A peptide that helps improve the look of smoothness and fine lines with continued use.
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Youth Preserve Moisturizer
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Green tea (Camellia Sinensis)
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Antioxidant care that helps protect skin from oxidative and blue light stress.
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Pure Cleanse
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Hyaluronic acid (sodium hyaluronate)
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Attracts and holds moisture so skin looks plump, smooth and refreshed.
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Brightening Elixir, Youth Preserve Moisturizer, Sun Mist Hydraglow SPF 50 PA++
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Niacinamide
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Helps even out skin tone, strengthens the barrier and softens the look of uneven texture.
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Sun Mist Hydraglow SPF 50 PA++
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Pal-GHK (signal peptide)
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Helps support collagen related skin renewal and visibly smooth fine lines over time.
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Youth Balance Serum
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PDRN and Vegan PDRN
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A skin recovery ingredient made of small DNA fragments. The vegan version offers PDRN style benefits without animal derived sources.
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Vegan PDRN Collection (upcoming)
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Peptides (milk, soy, wheat)
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Support firmness, elasticity, texture and hydration for a smoother, more youthful look.
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Youth Balance Serum
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Pink Vitamin
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Brightens dull tones and boosts radiance for an even, glowing look.
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Vegan PDRN Collection (upcoming)
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Retinyl palmitate
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A stabilized vitamin A derivative that helps support skin renewal and texture with continued use. Not for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
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Pure Cleanse, Youth Balance Serum, Youth Preserve Moisturizer
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Rose extract
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Soothes skin while adding freshness and radiance.
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Sun Mist Hydraglow SPF 50 PA++
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Algae and mushroom extracts
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Antioxidant rich botanicals that help protect, calm and revive skin.
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Brightening Elixir
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Soy isoflavones
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A plant complex that helps support the look of firmness and elasticity.
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Youth Preserve Moisturizer
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Stabilized Vitamin C
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Helps brighten the look of dull skin and protects its appearance from environmental factors.
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Youth Balance Serum, Youth Preserve Moisturizer, Pure Cleanse (ascorbyl palmitate)
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Superoxide dismutase
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An antioxidant rich enzyme that helps defend the look of skin against environmental stress.
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Youth Preserve Moisturizer
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Vegan collagen boosting complex
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Supports bounce and elasticity with plant based actives in place of animal collagen.
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Vegan PDRN Collection (upcoming)
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Willow bark (Salix Alba)
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A natural clarifier that helps refine pores and smooth texture through gentle exfoliation.
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Pure Cleanse, Brightening Elixir
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Your Questions, Answered
Is iSKINN a vegan skincare brand?
iSKINN is built on cruelty free, clean formulas. Pure Cleanse, Brightening Elixir, Youth Preserve Moisturizer and Sun Mist Hydraglow SPF are vegan, and Youth Balance Serum is vegetarian. The upcoming Vegan PDRN Collection is fully vegan.
What is vegan PDRN?
Vegan PDRN is a PDRN style ingredient made without animal derived sources. PDRN is known in Korean beauty for supporting skin repair and hydration, and traditionally it comes from salmon. The iSKINN Vegan PDRN Collection offers that kind of skin recovery in a fully vegan, cruelty free format.
Is vegan PDRN as effective as salmon PDRN?
Vegan PDRN is designed to offer PDRN style benefits such as support for skin repair, hydration and a smoother, plumper look, without animal sources. Every skin is different and results vary with consistent use, so patch test first and give your routine time.
Is iSKINN suitable for Indian skin and humid weather?
That is the idea behind the range. It uses lightweight textures, calming actives such as Centella and chamomile, brightening care and an SPF 50 PA++ spray that is easy to reapply in heat and humidity. As always, patch test before first use.
Which iSKINN product is best for dark spots and dull skin?
Brightening Elixir, powered by Alpha Arbutin and hyaluronic acid, is made for pigmentation and uneven tone. Pair it with Sun Mist Hydraglow SPF 50 PA++ every morning to protect your results.
In what order should I use the products?
Cleanse first with Pure Cleanse, then apply Brightening Elixir. At night, follow with Youth Balance Serum and seal everything in with Youth Preserve Moisturizer. Every morning, finish with Sun Mist Hydraglow SPF 50 PA++.
Can I use iSKINN during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Pure Cleanse, Youth Balance Serum and Youth Preserve Moisturizer contain retinyl palmitate and are not suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women. For any skincare product during pregnancy or breastfeeding, please consult your dermatologist first.
How long does it take to see results?
Skincare works gradually. Hydration and glow are often the first things people notice, while changes in tone, fine lines and firmness need steady use over several weeks. Results vary from person to person.
Do I really need sunscreen every day?
Yes. UV exposure is a daily thing, even on cloudy days and near windows. Shake Sun Mist Hydraglow SPF 50 PA++ well, spray evenly 15 minutes before sun exposure, reapply every 2 to 3 hours outdoors and after swimming or sweating.
Where can I buy iSKINN, and when does the Vegan PDRN Collection launch?
iSKINN is available on the official website and on Amazon. The Vegan PDRN Collection is launching soon, and launch details will be shared on the official iSKINN channels.
Nourish your natural beauty. Recover your glow.
About iSKINN
iSKINN is a clean, cruelty free skincare brand made for Indian skin. Founded by Deb Banik, Co-founder and CEO of IMAGE Clinic, it offers five products free from parabens and mineral oils, built on clinically certified actives. A Vegan PDRN Collection is launching soon. Available on the official website and Amazon.
