Personalised Skincare is an easy four-step system to help you design a moisturiser that is best suited for your skin and needs.
Step 1: Choose your base consistency
To help you on your personalised skincare journey, we have formulated four base moisturisers: three creams and a serum.
Our organic cream bases contain avocado oil, squalene and hyaluronate, a combination that is naturally rich in vitamins A and D. These bases are formulated to match the skin’s natural pH. They spread easily on the skin and penetrate deeply, keeping skin hydrated, elastic, soft and smooth.
We describe our bases by their skin-feel and emollience:
Emollient (adj): having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
| LIGHT | Avocado Oil Squalene Hyaluronate |
A light and non-greasy cream base that soothes and revives dry and tired skin. Especially suitable for young skin and for application to the face. |
| MEDIUM | Avocado Oil Squalene Hyaluronate Shea Butter |
A cream base made slightly more emollient by the addition of Shea butter (which adds antioxidants, omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids and vitamins). Suitable for all skin types. |
| HEAVY | Avocado Oil Squalene Hyaluronate Shea Butter Beeswax |
Our most emollient cream base. The addition of beeswax makes this base deeply moisturising, as well as increasing the vitamin A content and imparting antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Very suitable for dry, aged or damaged skin. |
| SERUM (15ml only) | Hyaluronate | Our serum base is the lightest in consistency overall, yet still deeply hydrating. Useful as a simple base for the addition of specific vitamins and oils, such as those below. |
Step 2: Choose your vitamins
You can add vitamins to help heal, protect, and hydrate your skin.
| Coenzyme Q10 |
Potent antioxidant Heals & repairs Increases collagen production May protect against damage from sun exposure Reduces the appearance of skin wrinkles & age spots |
Vitamin A | Improves skin cell turnover Stimulates new blood vessel formation Promotes collagen remodelling Reduces the visible signs of ageing May reduce acne |
| Vitamin B3 | Important for cellular metabolism Essential for healthy skin May reduce acne, rosacea & skin hyperpigmentation Reduces the visible signs of ageing |
Vitamin E |
Strong antioxidant Protects skin cell membranes from damage May assist with wound healing |
| Vitamin B5 | Increases skin elasticity Nurtures skin against itching, dryness, and irritation Improves the appearance of age-related skin changes like wrinkles & spots May improve wound healing May reduce the visibility of old and new scars |
Vitamin K |
Reduces dark circles under eyes Assists with bruise healing May reduce rosacea |
| Vitamin B12 | Necessary for fatty acid & amino acid metabolism Important in DNA synthesis May relieve eczema & psoriasis |
Glutathione |
Antioxidant that increases skin moisture Smooths and lightens skin Improves the appearance of age-related skin changes like wrinkles & spots |
Read more on our skincare vitamins and their effects.
Step 3: Choose your extra oils
You can add one or more of our range of natural oils, to add emollience and skin-enhancing properties.
| Almond oil | High levels of omega 6 & 9 fatty acids Moisturises all skin types |
| Olive oil | High levels of omega 3 & 6 fatty acids Suited to dry or mature skin Soothes irritated skin |
| Lanolin oil | Similar to the skin’s natural oils High in moisturising alpha hydroxyl acids (AHA) Very good for barrier creams |
| Rosehip oil | Rich in omega 3, 6 & 9 fatty acids and Vitamins A, E & C Rich in lycopene & beta carotene Powerful antioxidant properties Nurtures skin regeneration Improves the appearance of age-related skin changes (e.g. wrinkles & spots) |
| Coconut oil | Antibacterial properties Protects skin cells from damage Deeply hydrating |
| Safflower oil | High in linoleic acid Unclogs skin pores and reduces rashes and acne Improves the quality and texture of skin |
| Raspberry Seed oil | Rich in Vitamins E and A High in essential fatty acids, especially omega-3 & 6 Superb antioxidant activity for skin repair |
Read more about the oils in our skincare products here.
Step 4: Choose your size
Our BCP Personalised Skincare products are supplied in easy-to-use airless pump dispensers that keep the product fresh and free of contamination.
| 100ml pump | $54 |
| 200ml pump | $74 |
| 15ml pen (Serum only) | $54 |
BCP Personalised Skincare products should be stored in a cool place, protected from overly warm and humid conditions (such as that found in many bathroom areas).
Get yours today
At Border Compounding Pharmacy we have two ways to order your personalised skincare
1. A free skin consultation in-store or online via zoom with our skin consultant Mel – you can book online here. BOOK ONLINE
2. You can do our skin quiz that will lead you to products suited for your skin. TAKE ME TO THE QUIZ
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us!
BCPskincare products are unique, because they are formulated by pharmacists.
Do you have sensitive skin? We can include a range of fragrances, or you can leave them fragrance-free. Also, for those concerned about preservatives, we can make them preservative-free.
We also customise other skin and hair care products (e.g. cleansers, shampoos, or conditioners).
However you prefer your skincare, we can formulate it—just for you!