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Why Us

Who are we?

We are two adventurous clean beauty enthusiasts who have been dealing with and seeking solutions for our skin concerns throughout our lives. Navigating the endless options of beauty products amidst all the hype, and actually finding a product that’s ‘clean’ and works effectively, proved extremely challenging. We were often disappointed by our choices. We envisioned a trusted haven, a one-stop shop where we could confidently shop for a range of good quality products with emphasis on clean beauty philosophies.

And that’s how Dermessa was born!
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About Dermessa

Dermessa, DERM (skin) ESSA (Eastern Suburbs Sydney Australia) was born from our shared passion for clean beauty and a mission to make it accessible to everyone.

Our passion for beauty goes beyond a flawless complexion. We know navigating the clean beauty world filled with exaggerated claims can be frustrating and overwhelming. At Dermessa, our mission is to make choosing clean products easy. We curate a collection of effective, clean products from brands aligned with our values. This means you can shop with confidence, knowing every item is free from nasty chemicals and delivers real results.
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We also emphasise on the importance of self care and curate our products to help you to build your own personalised skincare routine. We thrive to empower our community to make informed choices about the beauty products and ingredients they use. By dedicating just a few minutes each day to self-care and following your routine, you’ll be rewarded with healthier, more radiant skin. Building your dream beauty routine is effortless with Dermessa.

Dermessa is built on the foundation of achieving long-term results, preventing future damage, and maintaining optimal skin health. We prioritise high-quality products with effective ingredients, emphasising nourishment over harsh, quick-fix solutions. We recommend incorporating our products into a personalised Dermessa self-care routine, providing you with a step-by-step process to achieve your desired results. We hope to provide our discerning customers with peace of mind. Knowing their skin receives the essential nutrients it needs from quality products free from harmful ingredients is, we believe, a key element of true self-care.

What is Clean Beauty?

Clean beauty philosophy is a collection of guiding principles for creating and choosing beauty products, it emphasises on using safe, effective products that are better for your skin and potentially the environment.

At Dermessa, we’re passionate about clean beauty. We partner with brands that share our commitment to this philosophy, ensuring all products we offer align with our clean beauty ethos. We go a step further by pledging to exclude 24 harmful chemicals from every product we stock. This commitment minimises environmental impact and prioritises your health, fostering a clean beauty experience you can trust.

Curated Clean Beauty You Can Trust

What sets Dermessa apart is our commitment to clean beauty. We curate and personally test a collection of genuine products free from 24 nasty chemicals commonly found in beauty products. Learn more about these ingredients and our reasons for excluding them on our Nasties List.

We’re more than just a brand; Dermessa is your trusted partner. In a world saturated with marketing hype, we stand out as a beacon of authenticity and effectiveness. We simplify your journey to achieving genuine, radiant beauty.

How we curate our products

We have a strict philosophy when it comes to the products we offer. If it’s not good enough for us, it’s not good enough for our customers. On top of being free from 24 harmful chemicals, we test all of the products ourselves. This includes evaluating the scent, the efficacy, the packaging, and the overall experience. Only products that get a ‘thumb up’ make the cut. If it doesn’t meet our high standards, then it won’t make the collections. It’s as simple as that.
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How do you use Amino Acids?

Similar to peptides, amino acids function best when delivered through leave-on products like serums, moisturisers, toners, eye creams, and leave-on masks. This allows for deeper penetration and enhanced absorption into the skin, maximising their effectiveness.

While amino acids offer various benefits on their own, they can truly shine when combined with other supportive ingredients. These include ingredients such as ceramides, fatty acids, peptides and hyaluronic acid.

Within the world of amino acids, some stand out for their unique properties. Look out for super star amino acids like arginine, lysine, proline, histidine, glycine, and leucine. As with any new skincare product, a patch test is highly recommended before using amino acids on a larger area. This helps identify any potential allergies.

Amazing skincare containing amino acids include Bonajour’s Eggplant Daily BHA Water Cream, a soothing and highly moisturising cream for troubled skin. A plumping boost with Mary & May’s Collagen Peptide Vital Mask, and watch your lashes grow and strengthen with Benton’s Honest Eyelash Serum.

Sources

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2 Xu, N., Chen, G., & Liu, H. (2017). Antioxidative Categorization of Twenty Amino Acids Based on Experimental Evaluation. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 22(12), 2066. Link

3 Diaz I, Namkoong J, Wu JQ, Giancola G. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022 Jul;21(7):3046-3052. Amino acid complex (AAComplex) benefits in cosmetic products: In vitro and in vivo clinical studies. Link

4 Karna, E., Szoka, L., Huynh, T.Y.L. et al. Cell. Mol. Life Sci. 77, 1911–1918 (2020). Proline-dependent regulation of collagen metabolism. Link
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