Skin Concerns
Dry Sensitive Skin
Skin becomes dry and sensitive when its natural protective layer is disturbed, causing a lack of moisture in the corneous layer. As a result, your skin may appear dull, feel tight or itchy, and even flake and crack. There are numerous triggers for dry sensitive skin, including medications, environment and temperature, diet, genetic predisposition and age.
We are committed to creating simple, active products specially formulated for sensitive skin and can confidently recommend the entire AMPERNA® range to people with dry sensitive skin.
The AMPERNA® Lightweight Soothing+ Emulsion moisturiser is ideal for dry sensitive skin. Apply as much and as often as you need it.
This moisturiser contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid and emollients to help nourish the skin and protect it from free radical damage.
AMPERNA® Lightweight Soothing+ Emulsion moisturiser is non-irritating, won’t clog pores and is packed full of antioxidants to help soothe and hydrate your skin.
For extremely dry skin, we also recommend using the AMPERNA® Pro+ Vitamin C Hyaluronic Serum on your entire face, as it contains a high concentration of hyaluronic acid. This potent serum helps soothe the skin while targeting dullness, uneven skin tone, wrinkles and fine lines.
You may also be interested in trying our AMPERNA® Probiotic+ DS Soothing Serum which contains copper and zinc. Our Probiotic+ DS Soothing Serum includes anti-inflammatory ingredients, so it can help prevent skin dryness and redness.
Shop the best AMPERNA® products for dry sensitive skin.
All AMPERNA® products have been tested on sensitive, pigmentation, eczema, dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, rosacea and acne prone skin. View our product testimonials.
If this condition persists or worsens, seek the advice of your doctor or dermatologist. We recommend you perform a spot test first, whenever you are trying a new product.
Mature Skin
Your skin will naturally change as you grow older, with a combination of factors contributing to this process. As your skin ages, it can become thinner and more transparent, fragile, rougher, and can bruise more easily. Fine wrinkles can also develop, and your skin may become dry and itchy.
Your lifestyle, diet, genetics, sun exposure and stress all play a part in how your skin ages.
The entire AMPERNA® range contains skin-loving ingredients that hydrate and protect mature skin. Our products help soothe the skin while helping to target dullness, uneven skin tone, wrinkles and fine lines.
AMPERNA® products contain a unique probiotic complex that delivers good bacteria to your skin gently and effectively. Our probiotic formula helps refresh the appearance of skin, making it ideal for mature skin. AMPERNA® 10% Pro+ Resurfacing Lotion contains 10% glycolic acid (AHA) and antioxidants to calm redness and improve the skin’s texture. Glycolic acid helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles and uneven skin tone. Our glycolic lotion has been specifically formulated for sensitive skin and is the first to market in this category.
Chemical exfoliants can increase skin’s sensitivity to the sun. Always wear sunscreen and appropriate sun protection while using this product.
You may also be interested in introducing a retinol to your regime. Retinols:
- help speed up cell renewal
- help boost collagen production
- help reduce oil production
- help improve skin tone & texture and
- help soothe inflammation.
Our retinols are the first probiotic retinols to market that also contain Bio Fermented Oligopeptides/Peptides. Yeast Ferment Extract and Soy Amino Acids help to stimulate skin renewal, they actively help refine & restore skin texture and radiance safely.
We have two retinol products, our AMPERNA® Pro+ Bio Resurfacing Retinol RX serum which contains Granactive Retinoid and our AMPERNA® Pro+ Bio Resurfacing Retinol ALT serum which contains Bakuchiol.
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR – Retinoic Acid Ester) which you might be familiar with as "granactive retinoid" helps diminish signs of ageing whilst being more gentle on skin that other forms of retinol. Granactive retinoids help skin turn over whilst helping to slow down the degeneration of collagen.
Bakuchiol is a plant-based retinol alternative. It is a botanical ingredient distilled from the seeds and leaves of the Indian babchi plant, which has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine to help skin conditions. Our AMPERNA® Pro+ Bio Resurfacing Retinol ALT serum is pregnancy and breastfeeding safe.
Retinols can increase skin’s sensitivity to the sun. Always wear sunscreen and appropriate sun protection while using this product.
Introducing retinols into your skincare routine slowly is important to prevent irritation and sensitivity.
Shop the best AMPERNA® products for mature skin.
All AMPERNA® products have been tested on mature skin, as well as sensitive, pigmentation, eczema, dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, rosacea and acne prone skin. View our product testimonials.
If this condition persists or worsens, seek the advice of your doctor or dermatologist. We recommend you perform a spot test first, whenever you are trying a new product.
Pigmentation Prone Skin
Pigmentation – characterised by dark brown patches on the skin – is often brought on by sun exposure. However, hormonal triggers, such as the pill or pregnancy, can also trigger the condition.
In both cases, the cells that are responsible for producing melanin (melanocytes) are over stimulated. The cells then produce excess melanin, which becomes trapped in your epidermis or dermis. The result of this is patchy dark spots on the skin, most often seen on the upper lip, forehead, cheeks and chin.
AMPERNA® products contain a unique probiotic complex that delivers good bacteria to your skin gently and effectively. Our probiotic helps refresh the appearance of skin, which can help to minimise the appearance of pigmentation.
Continued use of our AMPERNA® 10% Pro+ Resurfacing Lotion helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles and uneven skin tone including pigmentation. It is important to start slowly with products to help resurface your skin. So we suggest starting with our 10% Pro+ Resurfacing Lotion before moving on.
When using glycolic acid and other AHAs, always wear sunscreen and appropriate sun protection. Chemical exfoliants can increase skin’s sensitivity to the sun.
Our two new retinols (the Pro+ Bio Resurfacing Retinol ALT serum and the Pro+ Bio Resurfacing Retinol RX serum) will be the next step in your resurfacing journey. They both contain niacinamide, liquorice root extract and zinc & copper gluconates to help calm redness and help improve the skin’s texture.
They can help help refine skin texture and help even out skin tone. Retinols help reduce fine lines and wrinkles by helping to increase the production of collagen. They also help stimulate the production of new blood vessels in the skin, which in turn helps to improve skin colour.
Retinols can increase skin’s sensitivity to the sun. Always wear sunscreen and appropriate sun protection while using this product.
Introducing retinols into your skincare routine slowly is important to prevent irritation and sensitivity.
As you know it is important to wear an SPF. Sunscreen for hyperpigmented skin is essential because it helps protect your skin from further sun damage. If you have any kind of hyperpigmentation, such as age spots, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, or melasma, applying sunscreen will help protect your skin when you are out in the sun.
Our Pro+ Bio Soothing Day Mineral CC SPF15 is the first probiotic SPF moisturiser to market, full of great active skin loving ingredients, that has been specially formulated for even the most sensitive skins.
Shop the best AMPERNA® products for pigmentation prone skin.
All AMPERNA® products have been tested on sensitive, pigmentation, eczema, dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, rosacea and acne prone skin. View our product testimonials.
If this condition persists or worsens, seek the advice of your doctor or dermatologist. We recommend you perform a spot test first, whenever you are trying a new product.
Eczema Prone Skin
Eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) is a condition where the skin becomes inflamed, dry, itchy and potentially thicker.
It will usually appear in early childhood and is most common in infants, however it can affect people of all ages.
Often people with eczema will also suffer from asthma, hay fever or other allergy conditions. Triggers for eczema can include temperature (heat), allergens such as grass and pollen, chemicals, various fabrics, and viral or bacterial infections.
The whole AMPERNA® range is suitable for use by people suffering from eczema. At AMPERNA® we’re committed to creating simple, active products specially formulated for sensitive and troubled skin.
Eczema sufferers can apply the AMPERNA® Lightweight Soothing+ Emulsion moisturiser morning and night or throughout the day if required. This moisturiser contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid and emollients to help nourish the skin and protect it from free radical damage. AMPERNA® Lightweight Soothing+ Emulsion moisturiser won’t clog pores and contains sage extract to help cool, soothe and nourish skin.
AMPERNA® Probiotic+ DS Soothing Serum is a deeply restorative formula that cools and soothes irritated skin and calms redness. The copper and zinc gluconates help to limit bacterial proliferation and replenish the skin barrier. AMPERNA® Probiotic+ DS Soothing Serum contains a unique probiotic complex that helps refresh the appearance of skin.
Shop the best AMPERNA® products for eczema prone skin.
All AMPERNA® products have been tested on sensitive, pigmentation, eczema, dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, rosacea and acne prone skin. View our product testimonials.
If this condition persists or worsens, seek the advice of your doctor or dermatologist. We recommend you perform a spot test first, whenever you are trying a new product.
Perioral Dermatitis Prone Skin
Perioral dermatitis is an inflammatory rash that affects the skin around the mouth; it can also spread to the nose and the eyes.
The rash is usually red, bumpy, and scaly and can also burn and itch. The small bumps associated with the rash can contain pus, and are similar in appearance to acne.
Perioral dermatitis is more common in women than men. What worsens perioral dermatitis? The cause of perioral dermatitis is not known, however could be attributed to the use of strong topical steroids, as well as certain ingredients in cosmetics. Other causes of perioral dermatitis could be fluoride in toothpaste, rosacea, and fungal infections. A question Kiri gets all the time is - can sunscreen cause perioral dermatitis? Yes, sunscreen can trigger perioral dermatitis.
If you are after sunscreen for perioral dermatitis you may like to try our Pro+ Bio Soothing Day Mineral CC SPF15.
The whole AMPERNA® range is suitable for use by people suffering from perioral dermatitis. In fact, our products were formulated because AMPERNA® founder Kiri struggled with perioral dermatitis herself.
The AMPERNA® Probiotic+ DS Soothing Serum is suitable for use by people suffering from flared perioral dermatitis. It is a deeply restorative formula that cools and soothes irritated skin and calms redness. The copper and zinc gluconates help to limit bacterial proliferation and replenish the skin barrier.
AMPERNA® Probiotic+ DS Soothing Serum contains a unique probiotic complex that helps stimulate the skin's renewal processes.
Flared PD sufferers can apply the AMPERNA® Lightweight Soothing+ Emulsion moisturiser morning and night or throughout the day if required. This moisturiser contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid and emollients to help nourish the skin and protect it from free radical damage. AMPERNA® Lightweight Soothing+ Emulsion moisturiser won’t clog pores and contains sage extract to help cool, soothe and nourish skin.
Please read more about perioral dermatitis here. And you might like to buy the AMPERNA® Probiotic+ DS Soothing Serum and the AMPERNA® Lightweight Soothing+ Emulsion in the Soothing Duo bundle.
Many problem skin sufferers find gentle exfoliation a useful preventative measure. Kiri uses all AMPERNA® products, and suggests using AMPERNA® 10% Pro+ Resurfacing Lotion to slough off dead skin when her skin isn't flared.
When using glycolic acid and other AHAs, always wear sunscreen and appropriate sun protection. Chemical exfoliants can increase skin’s sensitivity to the sun.
AMPERNA® also recommends adding a zinc supplement to your diet. Boosting your zinc intake can speed up the recovery process.
Shop the best AMPERNA® products for perioral dermatitis prone skin.
All AMPERNA® products have been tested on sensitive, pigmentation, eczema, dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, rosacea and acne prone skin. View our product testimonials.
If this condition persists or worsens, seek the advice of your doctor or dermatologist. We recommend you perform a spot test first, whenever you are trying a new product.
Rosacea Prone Skin
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that causes redness of the face (generally around the cheeks and nose), as well as visible blood vessels and small acne like bumps.
For many rosacea sufferers, a tendency to blush in the face can develop into permanent redness over time.
In general, the symptoms worsen with age and there is currently no cure. However, it does help to know the triggers, which include alcohol, spicy food, stress and anxiety, overheating in bed at night, and hot drinks.
AMPERNA® Ultra Gentle Soothing Cleanser is a light gel cleanser specifically formulated with rosacea, eczema, dermatitis, perioral dermatitis and acne prone skin in mind.
This ultra gentle formulation rinses clean without leaving an irritating residue or upsetting pH levels. It contains an infusion of sage and cucumber extracts to cool, soothe and nourish skin.
AMPERNA® Probiotic+ DS Soothing Serum is a deeply restorative formula that cools and soothes irritated skin and helps calm redness. The copper and zinc gluconates help to limit bacterial proliferation and replenish the skin barrier. AMPERNA® Probiotic+ DS Soothing Serum contains a unique probiotic complex that helps stimulate the skin's renewal processes.
AMPERNA® also recommends adding a zinc supplement to your diet. Boosting your zinc intake can speed up the recovery process.
Shop the best AMPERNA® products for rosacea prone skin.
All AMPERNA® products have been tested on sensitive, pigmentation, eczema, dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, rosacea and acne prone skin. View our product testimonials.
If this condition persists or worsens, seek the advice of your doctor or dermatologist. We recommend you perform a spot test first, whenever you are trying a new product.
Acne Prone Skin
Acne generally appears during puberty, however it can continue into adulthood. If you have acne prone skin, you’re susceptible to breakouts. Acne comes in multitude of forms, and can include papules, pustules, and black heads and white heads on your face, chest and back.
The whole AMPERNA® range is suitable for use by people suffering from acne prone skin. Our products were formulated because AMPERNA® founder Kiri struggled with pustular acne herself.
AMPERNA® Ultra Gentle Soothing Cleanser is a light gel cleanser specifically formulated with acne prone skin, eczema, dermatitis, perioral dermatitis and rosacea in mind. This ultra gentle formulation rinses clean without leaving an irritating residue or upsetting pH levels. It contains an infusion of sage and cucumber extracts to cool, soothe and nourish skin.
AMPERNA® products contain a unique probiotic complex that delivers good bacteria to your skin gently and effectively. Recent studies have found that probiotics can help to effectively reduce total acne lesion counts and help decrease oil production over a 12 week period.
Continued use of our AMPERNA® 10% Pro+ Resurfacing Lotion helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles and uneven skin tone.
When using glycolic acid and other AHAs, always wear sunscreen and appropriate sun protection. Chemical exfoliants can increase skin’s sensitivity to the sun.
Shop the best AMPERNA® products for acne prone skin.
All AMPERNA® products have been tested on sensitive, pigmentation, eczema, dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, rosacea and acne prone skin. View our product testimonials.
If this condition persists or worsens, seek the advice of your doctor or dermatologist. We recommend you perform a spot test first, whenever you are trying a new product.
Sunburnt Skin
When your skin is exposed to the sun for a period of time (as little as 15 minutes, depending on your skin type) it will burn, turning red within two to four hours.
The sunburn will continue to develop over the next one to three days and may take weeks to heal fully. If you have been burnt badly enough, your skin may blister and you may experience headaches, vomiting and severe pain. After a few days, your skin will start to itch and peel as your body sheds the dead and damaged skin cells.
When you are sunburnt, it is important to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, while also taking care to avoid further sun exposure.
Our whole range contains soothing and anti-inflammatory ingredients that can be beneficial to sunburnt skin. Here are some specific products in our range that could help to reduce the effects of sunburn:
You can layer the AMPERNA® Lightweight Soothing+ Emulsion moisturiser on as many times during the day to hydrate your sunburnt skin. This moisturiser contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid and emollients to help nourish the skin and protect it from free radical damage. AMPERNA® Lightweight Soothing+ Emulsion is a cationic moisturiser which is non-irritating, won’t clog pores and is packed full of antioxidants.
Our fifth product, AMPERNA® Probiotic+ DS Soothing Serum is a deeply restorative formula that cools and soothes irritated skin and helps calm redness. The copper and zinc gluconates help to limit bacterial proliferation and replenish the skin barrier. AMPERNA® Probiotic+ DS Soothing Serum contains a unique probiotic complex that helps stimulate the skin's renewal processes.
Shop the best AMPERNA® products for sunburnt skin.
All AMPERNA® products have been tested on sunburnt skin, as well as sensitive, pigmentation, eczema, dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, rosacea and acne prone skin. View our product testimonials.
If this condition persists or worsens, seek the advice of your doctor or dermatologist. We recommend you perform a spot test first, whenever you are trying a new product.
Keratosis Pilaris
Keratosis pilaris is also known more informally as ‘chicken skin’ for its resemblance to the skin of a plucked chicken. It presents itself as dozens (or sometimes hundreds) of tiny bumps that mainly show up on back of the upper arms, legs, buttocks, and sometimes the face.
While some people with the condition find that it doesn’t hurt or bother them, for others it can be irritating, uncomfortable and at times embarrassing. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to treat it and reduce its severity.
The whole AMPERNA® range is suitable for use by people suffering from Keratosis Pilaris. At AMPERNA® we’re committed to creating simple, active products specially formulated for sensitive and troubled skin.
Keratosis Pilaris sufferers can apply the AMPERNA® Lightweight Soothing+ Emulsion moisturiser morning and night or throughout the day if required. This moisturiser contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid and emollients to help nourish the skin and protect it from free radical damage. AMPERNA® Lightweight Soothing+ Emulsion moisturiser won’t clog pores and contains sage extract to help cool, soothe and nourish skin.
Continued use of our AMPERNA® 10% Pro+ Resurfacing Lotion helps to remove excess debris from the outer layer of skin and reduce the appearance of uneven skin tone.
When using glycolic acid and other AHAs, always wear sunscreen and appropriate sun protection. Chemical exfoliants can increase skin’s sensitivity to the sun.
If this condition persists or worsens, seek the advice of your doctor or dermatologist. We recommend you perform a spot test first, whenever you are trying a new product.