Optiphi Skincare

13/11/2025

Advanced ingredients = advanced skin
Meet the science moving skin forward

Our SPF formulations are developed with a focus on advanced photoprotection, skin compatibility, and cutting-edge formulation science.

Each product combines broad-spectrum UV filters with stabilising antioxidants and skin-barrier-supportive ingredients to defend against the effects of both immediate and long-term UV damage.

Using validated UV filters tested under international quality standards, our sunscreens deliver verified SPF performance with elegant textures designed for daily use.

The result is protection that’s not only proven in the lab but optimised for real skin comfort, wearability, and long-term skin health.

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

Skincare should never be one-size-fits-all. That’s why the Indulgence Renewal Treatment is designed to adapt to your unique skin needs.

It combines the efficacy of the optiphi® 30|30 Peel — powered by Glycolic Acid, Glycyrrhetinic Acid and Ascorbic Acid — with the luxury and sensorial journey of our classic Indulgence treatments.

Where science meets luxury, results are as individual as your skin.

Strong routines = strong skin. Strong treatments = tailored results.

Book your Indulgence Renewal Treatment at your nearest optiphi® professional salon or clinic and experience the perfect balance of results and luxury.

07/11/2025

Did you know?
Professional in-salon treatments play a vital role in achieving and maintaining healthy, resilient skin.

While homecare routines contribute to around 80% of your visible skin results, the remaining 20% comes from professional in-salon treatments — and that 20% makes all the difference.

Here’s why professional care matters:
• Delivers active ingredients at higher concentrations for targeted results
• Adapts to your skin’s changing needs with expert precision
• Boosts the performance of your at-home skincare routine
• Helps identify and correct early signs of skin concerns before they progress

Cutting salon treatments from your routine means missing out on expert care, advanced technology, and personalised results that homecare alone can’t provide.

Strong, resilient skin is built through the perfect balance — 80% homecare, 20% professional care.

05/11/2025

NEW: The Indulgence Renewal Treatment

Experience the next evolution of facial rejuvenation — where science meets indulgence.
The NEW Indulgence Renewal Treatment combines the visible results of optiphi®’s 30|30 Peel with the luxurious, sensorial experience of the Classic Indulgence Treatment.

What to expect:
• The powerful 30|30 Peel, featuring Glycolic Acid, Ascorbic Acid and Glycyrrhetinic Acid, to smooth, brighten and refine skin texture.
• Comforting massage movements that deeply nourish and relax.
• A glowing, hydrated complexion — with little to no downtime.

-Intensive results. Indulgent experience. One transformative treatment.-

Now available at participating optiphi® salons and skin centres.

03/11/2025

Strong routines = strong skin

Healthy skin doesn’t happen overnight — it’s built through consistent, intentional care.

Your daily rituals form the foundation for lasting results:
• Gentle cleansing morning and night
• Hydration to lock in comfort and balance
• Sun protection to shield from damage
• Regular salon treatments that keep your skin resilient

A strong routine is the secret to a strong, confident complexion.

What’s your favourite step in your daily skincare routine? Tell us in the comments.

31/10/2025

What people are saying about Hydra-Derm HA Mask

"It’s honestly become my go-to rescue remedy whenever my skin feels dry or stressed." – a recent review of the Hydra-Derm HA Mask.
With its silky texture and instant soothing effect, this mask is loved for how it plumps, refreshes, and deeply hydrates — leaving skin feeling as if you’ve just had a professional facial.

Whether your skin is feeling dry, stressed, or in need of comfort, discover why so many call Hydra-Derm HA Mask their skincare essential.

29/10/2025

Your Complete Routine for Dry & Dehydrated Skin

Hydration is not just about what you put on your skin — it’s about how you layer and protect it, morning and night. Here’s a routine designed to restore water balance, reinforce the barrier, and keep skin comfortable throughout the day.

Morning Routine
1. Cleanse – Facial Cleanser
Gentle foaming with mild salicylic acid balanced by soothing ingredients. Tip: always use lukewarm water, never hot.
2. Serum – Intense HA Serum
Apply to slightly damp skin for better absorption and maximum hydration.
3. Moisturiser – Moisture Control Light
A silky hydrator that locks in moisture without feeling greasy — ideal for daytime wear.
4. SPF – Solar Advanced SPF 30
Daily protection that helps maintain hydration while defending skin. Lightweight, perfect under makeup, with medium protection and moisture support.

Evening Routine
1. Cleanse – Facial Cleanser
Double cleanse to remove makeup, sunscreen and impurities.
2. Exfoliate (2–3× per week) – Refine Foliant
Smooths, brightens, and clears the way for deeper hydration. Always follow with a rich serum and moisturiser, ideally topped with an occlusive cream at night.
3. Serum – Intense HA Serum
Apply after exfoliation or cleansing to restore hydration.
4. Moisturiser – Moisture Control Ultra
Rich and nourishing, designed for skin that needs intensive overnight support.
5. Mask (1–2× per week)
– Hydra-Derm HA Mask overnight for an intensive moisture boost
– Dermal Reconstitution Mask for barrier recovery and soothing relief

Pro Tips: Exfoliating When Skin is Dry or Dehydrated
• Start slow: 1–2× per week and monitor for tightness, flaking or irritation.
• Don’t layer too many strong actives in one night (exfoliants + retinol + acids).
• Use lukewarm water — hot water strips essential moisture.
• Always moisturise right after exfoliation while skin is slightly damp, and lock it in with a rich cream overnight.
• SPF is non-negotiable — exfoliation makes skin more UV-sensitive.
• Patch test new products, especially if your barrier feels compromised.

Clear. Hydrate. Protect. Repair. That’s the key to keeping dry and dehydrated skin healthy, supple, and resilient.

27/10/2025

Our expert, Melissa Petzer, MSc – Pharmacology, optiphi® R&D Manager, shares:

“When I formulate for dry skin, I focus on reinforcing the lipid matrix with ceramides, plant oils and barrier-supporting emollients.

For dehydrated skin, I design water-binding systems — humectants like glycerine or hyaluronic acid combined with film-forming agents — to replenish and hold epidermal moisture.
Understanding whether the issue is oil or water guides every ingredient choice.”

23/10/2025

Healthy, hydrated skin starts with exfoliation.

By removing dull, dead cells from the surface, you clear the way for moisturisers and serums to absorb deeper and work more effectively. optiphi® offers advanced exfoliation care designed to smooth, renew and prepare your skin for optimal hydration.

Refine Foliant
A triple-complex active exfoliant with lactic, salicylic and ascorbic acids plus botanicals. Refines texture, removes dead skin cells, brightens, and improves the absorption of moisturisers. Gentle enough for dry skin with the hydrating action of lactic acid. Use 1–3 times per week.

Pure Exfoliating Wash
A dual-action exfoliating cleanser with pressure-sensitive beads, malic acid and vitamin B5. Buffs away build-up while hydrating and improving texture — perfect when dryness and dullness need a refresh.

Body Foliant
A dual-action body exfoliant with glycolic and lactic acids plus bacillus ferment enzymes. Smooths away rough patches, supports moisture retention and enhances softness. Use 1–2 times per week for skin that’s ready to absorb nourishing body care.

Clear the way for deep hydration — exfoliate, then replenish. Discover the exfoliant that suits your skin best at optiphi® stockists and online.

21/10/2025

Exfoliation is an essential strategy to treating both dry skin as well as dehydration.

1. Dry Skin (Lipid Deficient):
• Barrier Renewal: Dry skin often develops retention hyperkeratosis—a buildup of corneocytes (dead cells) in the stratum corneum because natural desquamation slows when the lipid matrix is scarce.
• Benefit of Exfoliation:
Gentle chemical exfoliants (like lactic acid or polyhydroxy acids) loosen the corneodesmosomes holding dead cells together, helping the barrier shed properly.
This allows moisturisers and lipid-rich emollients (ceramides, plant oils) to pe*****te more evenly. For dry skin, gentle exfoliation is recommended.

2. On Dehydrated Skin (Lack of Water):
• Barrier Permeability & TEWL: Dehydrated skin often shows a compacted stratum corneum that impedes pe*******on of humectants while simultaneously losing water through increased transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
• Benefit of Exfoliation:
– Mild exfoliation removes the hardened outer layer, increasing the skin’s permeability coefficient, so humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerine can reach deeper layers of the epidermis.
– By reducing the layer of desiccated corneocytes, it also improves light reflectance, so skin looks less dull.

Always follow exfoliation with moisturisers or masks that contain humectants and lipid-rich emollients.

Bottom line: Exfoliation acts like controlled “spring cleaning,” removing excess dead cells so moisture and lipids can do their job, provided it’s gentle and paired with barrier-supportive hydration.