Cosmeceutical Skin Care

Cosmeceutical Skin Care

The term cosmeceutical is a hybrid of the words ‘cosmetic’ and ‘pharmaceutical’, which hints to its scientific and medical origin. A cosmeceutical ingredient has the active potential to bring about visible changes to the skin – changes that are supported by clinical evidence. When applied topically, cosmeceutical products, such as those in our Toskani range, have the ability to penetrate deeper into the skin, than a normal cosmetic product. It is through this process that elastin, collagen and cellular activity take place within the skin.

Put simply, a cosmetic product has the ability to effectively maintain your skin by providing somewhat temporary results. A cosmetic may also contain active ingredients, similar to a cosmeceutical product, however these actives will be at a lower concentration. Cosmetic products are widely accessible, available from supermarkets, chemists and salons. A cosmeceutical product differs by stepping up with higher concentrations of active ingredients and often a variety of these active ingredients combined. This stronger formulation has the ability to bring about visible changes to the skin, making it an effective, results focused product.

Why Are Cosmeceutical Products So Popular?

If you aren’t concerned with ageing at the moment, there is still a chance that you will be soon. Through the effective nature of cosmeceutical products, you may be able to reduce the appearance of sun damage, soften fine lines and reduce the depth of your wrinkles. Some cosmeceuticals help to diminish scarring whilst reducing the severity of acne also. Dr Omarjee and his staff recommend our Toskani range of cosmeceutical products if you wish to obtain or maintain a healthy, youthful and radiant complexion. These products can also assist with deep hydration, re-texturising of the skin and the stimulation of collagen.

Cosmetic skincare ingredients: what they do & where they appear in TOSKANI

Skincare can improve the appearance of skin concerns. It does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent medical conditions. Always use sunscreen daily and patch-test new products.

Vitamins & skin-identical “helpers”

Vitamin A (retinoids:retinol, retinyl palmitate)

• What it does: Speeds up epidermal turnover; supports collagen signalling; smooths texture and fine lines.
• Smart use: Night only; start 2–3 nights/week and build up. Avoid around eyes if sensitive; moisturiser “sandwich” helps.
• Found in TOSKANI:
  • Radiance Daily Cream (retinyl palmitate) with Niacinamide, SAP-Vitamin C, Hexylresorcinol, Ferulic Acid, Licorice, Diacetyl Boldine; also contains UV filters.
  • Retiseal Peel Booster (retinol) leave-on booster.

Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

• What it does: Calms redness, supports barrier lipids, evens tone, moderates oil; compatible with most actives. Evidence spans barrier support, pigmentation and sebum modulation.
• Smart use: 2–5% is common in daily serums/creams; play nicely with TXA, vitamin C and HA.
• Found in TOSKANI:
  • Radiance (serum) and Radiance Daily Cream include niacinamide.

Vitamin B5 (panthenol/dexpanthenol)

• What it does: Humectant that boosts hydration and helps reduce TEWL (water loss).
• Smart use: Great post-procedure and alongside retinoids/acids.
• Found in TOSKANI: Common in soothing/recovery products; check Total Recovery Cream family (peptide/soothing profile).

Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid & stable derivatives like SAP, 3-O-ethyl ascorbic)

• What it does: Antioxidant support; co-factor for collagen; helps even tone.
• Smart use: AM under sunscreen; derivatives are gentler and more stable.
• Found in TOSKANI:
  • Radiance (3-O-ethyl ascorbic) and Radiance Daily Cream (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate).

Aquabalance Mesoserum combines HA + Vitamin C + proteoglycans for hydration.

Brightening complex (tone-evening actives)

Tranexamic Acid (TXA)

• What it does: Cosmetic use targets uneven tone by interrupting pathways that lead to excess pigment (links to plasmin/tyrosinase signalling). Topical TXA is increasingly used for stubborn discoloration in skincare.
• Smart use: Once daily (often PM). Pairs well with niacinamide, vitamin C, kojic acid.
• Found in TOSKANI:
  • Radiance Ultimate Mesoserum (brand page highlights Encapsulated Brightening Complex with TXA, Kojic Acid, Vitamin C, Licorice, Diacetyl Boldine, Retinol).

Kojic Acid (often liposomal in pro formulas)

• What it does: Well-known tyrosinase inhibitor for appearance of dark spots; derivatives are used to improve stability and reduce irritation.
• Found in TOSKANI: Radiance Ultimate Mesoserum; Radiance line.

Azelaic Acid / Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate (PAD)

• What it does: Broad-spectrum “multitasker” that can visibly even tone and calm redness; PAD is a water-soluble, gentle derivative used for brightening and oil balance.
• Found in TOSKANI: Radiance lists Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate among actives.

Licorice Extract (glabridin)

• What it does: Soothing botanical with tone-evening properties; often combined with vitamin C or niacinamide.
• Found in TOSKANI: Radiance Ultimate Mesoserum & Radiance Daily Cream.

Hexylresorcinol, Alpha-Arbutin, Diacetyl Boldine

• What they do: Modern cosmetic brighteners used to support a more even-looking tone when paired with antioxidants/niacinamide.
• Found in TOSKANI: Radiance Daily Cream (Hexylresorcinol, Alpha-Arbutin, Diacetyl Boldine).

Peptide brightening complexes (e.g.WCPR)

• What they do: Peptide-led formulas designed to cosmetically address uneven tone within professional protocols.
• Found in TOSKANI: WCPR (brightening poli-revitalising complex in pro lines).

Hydration & barrier support

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) (multiple molecular weights)

• What it does: Water-binding humectant; different molecular weights target different layers for surface plump vs. deeper hydration signals.
• Found in TOSKANI: Aquabalance Mesoserum (advanced combination of HAs + proteoglycans).

Ceramide system (plus cholesterol, phosphatidylcholine)

• What it does: Replenishes lipid barrier “mortar,” helping reduce dryness/tightness and supporting tolerance to actives.
• Found in TOSKANI: Radiance Daily Cream lists cholesterol and phosphatidylcholine alongside niacinamide/antioxidants.

Peptides (e.g., Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Copper peptide GHK-Cu)

• What they do: Cosmetic “messenger” ingredients supporting a firmer, smoother look; some data suggests collagen-signalling benefits.
• Found in TOSKANI:
  • RCPR highlights Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu).
  • NCPR is a peptide-based professional mesotherapy solution in the anti-ageing family.

Exfoliating acids (texture, clarity)

• AHAs (glycolic, lactic), PHA (gluconolactone), and BHA (salicylic) are often used in pro peels and homecare for smoother, clearer-looking skin.
• Found in TOSKANI: Present in Purifying range (for oily/blemish-prone complexions).

Daily photoprotection

• Why it matters: All brightening/retinoid routines require daily sunscreen to maintain results.
• Found in TOSKANI: Radiance Daily Cream includes UV filters such as octocrylene, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane (avobenzone), ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, plus titanium dioxide (nano).

Alpha & Beta Hydroxy Acids (AHAs & BHAs)

Lactic Acid

• What it does: A gentle AHA that exfoliates the stratum corneum (top skin layer), increases hydration, brightens, softens texture, and supports collagen stimulation. Particularly suited for sensitive skin.
• TOSKANI products:
  • Purifying Cleanser — daily cleanser with light lactic acid exfoliation plus hydration.

Glycolic Acid

• What it does: A more potent AHA that dissolves surface keratin, reveals brighter skin, smooths fine lines, improves texture, and addresses pigmentation and acne.
• TOSKANI products:
  • Imperfection Peel Booster — a “micropeel” containing glycolic acid (varies from ~10–34% depending on source) to renew skin.

Salicylic Acid

• What it does: A lipophilic BHA that penetrates oily pores, exfoliates inside follicles, reduces comedones, calms inflammation, and helps with acne/congestion.
• TOSKANI products:
  • Imperfection Peel Booster with salicylic acid (2%) for acne-prone and textured skin types; can be used pre/post peel for smoother results.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

What it does: A six‑amino‑acid peptide (a SNAP‑25 fragment), it’s a cosmetic wrinkle reducing agent — it reduces facial muscle contractions (expression lines) by interfering with neurotransmitter release, supporting a softer, lifted appearance. It’s gentler and non‑injectable—but clinical efficacy is variable.

• TOSKANI products:
  • Myotec Eye Lift Eye Contour — home‑use eye cream with acetyl hexapeptide‑1 targeting expression lines, bags, dark circles, and eyelid sagging.
  • Skin Architect Cream / Mesoserum / Anti‑Aging Eye Contour — per TOSKANI blog, these include acetyl hexapeptide‑8 for firming, anti‑ageing and targeted home adaptation.

What Issues Can Cosmeceutical Products Treat?

At The DOC Clinic, we offer a range of Toskani cosmeceutical products. Typically these products can:

• Smooth wrinkles and soften lines
• Improve skin texture
• Treat scarsImprove the look of dull, dry skin
• Improve uneven skin tone and texture
• Improve the appearance of stretch marks
• Rejuvenate and refresh the skin

At The DOC Clinic, cosmeceutical products can provide similar benefits to procedures such as laser resurfacing and skin needling by providing deep penetration into the skin when applied topically.

What Products Are Used At The Doc Clinic?

Our cosmeceutical skincare products, Toskani, are specially chosen for their scientifically reliable formulations. Toskani products available at The DOC Clinic include cleansers, creams, serums, masks, and peel boosters for all-around skincare.

At our clinic, we stock the following products:

Cleansers and Toners

• Energising Cleanser
  • Product size: 200ml
  • Description: Removes makeup, dirt, and other debris from the skin’s surface, along with dead skin cells.
  • Benefits: Clears and tones the skin, helps prevent the skin from drying out, and promotes greater absorption of cosmetic treatments. Suitable for all skin types.
  • Application: Apply morning and night to wet skin, massaging gently in circular motions, then rinse.
  • Key ingredients: Curcuma, cinnamon, ginger.
• Purifying Cleanser
  • Product size: 200ml
  • Description: Cleanses the skin from toxins, impurities, makeup, and surface bacteria, helping to reduce and control excess oils, blemishes, and inflammation.
  • Benefits: Clears pores, removes makeup, and combats inflammation. Suitable for oily, blemish-prone and combination skin types.
  • Application: Apply morning and night to wet skin, massaging gently in circular motions, then rinse.
  • Key ingredients: Lactic acid, urea, purifying complex.
• Bamboo Hydratonic
  • Product size: 200ml
  • Description: Alcohol-free toner is freshly scented for clarified and refreshed skin. Gently cleanses, hydrates, and removes last remnants of makeup.
  • Benefits: Calms, hydrates, and tones the skin while removing impurities and preparing the skin for the application of cosmetics. Suitable for all skin types.
  • Application: Use a light mist or cotton pad for light application.
  • Key ingredients: Bamboo water, lemon extract, orange extract.

Masks

• Antistress Mask
  • Product size: 200ml
  • Description: Refreshing, soothing, and regenerating mask for hydration and inflammation reduction.
  • Benefits: Regenerates, moisturises, and refreshes the skin. Suitable for all skin types.
  • Application: Spread a uniform layer over clean skin. Either wait until the mask is fully absorbed, or remove gently with a cloth or sponge after 15 minutes.
  • Key ingredients: Aloe vera extract, chamomile extract, menthol.
• Purifying Scrub
  • Product size: 200ml
  • Description: Helps reduce excess oil and exfoliates the skin whilst promoting hydration.
  • Benefits: Targets oil, acne, pores, and removes dead skin cells. Suitable for oily or acne-prone skin types.
  • Application: Apply Bamboo Hydratonic or (warm) water to your cleansed face and massage gently in circular motions, then rinse.
  • Key ingredients: Moroccan lava clay
• Nutrive Scrub
  • Product size: 200ml
  • Description: Helps smoothen skin and reduce imperfections.
  • Benefits: Removes dead skin cells, and helps smooth dry and sensitive skin. Suitable for dry and ageing skin.
  • Application: Lather product between fingers before applying to the skin in circular motions. Rinse after 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Key ingredients: Musk rose oil, blueberry extract, maple extract

Peel Boosters

• Imperfection Peel Booster
  • Product size: 30ml
  • Description: Targets pores, synthesis of collagen and elastin, and the natural process of cell renewal.
  • Benefits: Helps treat hyperpigmentation, acne, and visible ageing, as well as providing anti-inflammatory effects.
  • Application: Undergo pre-peeling preparation as advised by your practitioner. This is followed by professional application of the skin peel, peel booster, and at-home care.
  • Key ingredients: Glycolic acid, salyctic acid.
• Retiseal Peel Booster
  • Product size: 15ml
  • Description: Helps treat the depth of wrinkles whilst providing collagen and elastin synthesis and antioxidant effects.
  • Benefits: Promotes cell turnover and collagen, protects against UVB rays, and helps smooth the skin’s surface.
  • Application: Pre-treatment preparation is followed by a professional peel treatment and professional application of Retiseal Peel Booster. Wash the skin after 8 hours and follow the recommended at-home care.
  • Key ingredients: Retinol, vitamin E, bacillus ferment
• Clarifying Peel Booster
  • Product size: 30ml
  • Description: Helps reduce the effects of pigmentation disorders, promotes collagen and elastin, and aids the process of cell renewal.
  • Benefits: Targets acne, pigmentation, and overall skin tone.
  • Application: Pre-treatment preparation is followed by a professional peel treatment and professional application of the peel booster. Wash the skin after 8 hours and follow the recommended at-home care.
  • Key ingredients: Glycolic acid, phytic acid.

Serums

• Skin Architect Mesoserum
  • Product size: 30ml
  • Description: Specially developed to target signs of ageing including loss of facial tone and laxity.
  • Benefits: Mosturising and nourishing, helping to target ageing and skin laxity.
  • Application: Apply product in small, firm strokes evenly across the skin. Gently and lightly tap your skin for approximately 30 seconds.
  • Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, natural collagen, elastin.
• Purifying Intensive Serum
  • Product size: 15ml
  • Description: This antibacterial serum combats blemishes and imperfections.
  • Benefits: Oil-free, promotes hydration, and helps treat acne. Suitable for acne-prone skin.
  • Application: When breakouts occur, apply over the affected areas.
  • Key ingredients: Lactic acid, purifying complex, purifying actives.
• Radiance Ultimate Mesoserum
  • Product size: 30ml
  • Description: Water-based serum targets pigmentation as well as fine lines and wrinkles.
  • Benefits: Helps even skin tone, promote hydration, and inhibit melanin production.
  • Application: Apply two to three drops to the skin and blend lightly.
  • Key ingredients: Tranexamic acid, lactic acid, kojic acid.
• Night Reverse Advanced Serum
  • Product size: 30ml
  • Description: Reinforces skin barrier and helps repair from damage caused by pollution, stress, smoking, and sun damage.
  • Benefits: Helps maintain skin hydration, reduce inflammation, protect from UV damage and promote cell growth. Suitable for all skin types
  • Application: At night, apply two to three drops and blend lightly.
  • Key ingredients: Lactic acid, acetic acid, tetrapeptide-26.

Anti-Ageing Serums

• Glacier Pro Age Advanced Serum
  • Product size: 30ml
  • Description: Advanced formulation helps promote skin hydration, elasticity, and antioxidants.
  • Benefits: Deeply hydrating, helps prevent initial signs of ageing, and protects and reinforces skin barrrier.
  • Application: Apply two to three drops and blend lightly.
  • Key ingredients: Niacinamide, vitamin C, glacier thermal water, hyaluronic acids.
• Retin Pro Age Advanced Serum
  • Product size: 30ml
  • Description: Targets skin firmness and wrinkles, with a formula that aids collagen production and elasticity.
  • Benefits: Promotes even skin tone, collagen production, and skin elasticity.
  • Application: Apply two to three drops and blend lightly.
  • Key ingredients: Retinol and plant-based retinol-like ingredients.
• Unique Pro Age Advanced Serum
  • Product size: 30ml
  • Description: Targets key ageing concerns including lines, wrinkles, and skin firmness.
  • Benefits: Promotes firmness, density, and elasticity, whilst targeting wrinkles and hydration.
  • Application: Apply two to three drops and blend lightly.
  • Key ingredients: Plant-based complex

Creams

• Purifying Cream
  • Product size: 50ml
  • Description: This multi-purpose cream works to target bacteria and inflammation, while gently exfoliating and hydrating to relieve blemishes and skin discomfort.
  • Benefits: Oil-free, hydrating, and helps combat acne and skin imperfections.
  • Application: Apply tiny dots across the face and blend evenly in light, firm strokes, then tap your skin gently.
  • Key ingredients: Lactic acid, purifying complex, purifying actives.
• Radiance Daily Cream
  • Product size: 50ml
  • Description: Aims to improve radiance by removing superficial dead cells and smoothing the skin.
  • Benefits: Protects against UV rays, regulates melanin synthesis, and encourages collagen production.
  • Application: Spread the product evenly and gently tap the face with your fingers.
  • Key ingredients: Extract of liquorice, niacinimide, vitamin C.
• Night Reverse Intensive Cream & Mask
  • Product size: 50ml
  • Description: This multi-action  mask combats environmental stressors such as sun exposure, stress, smoking, temperature fluctuations, and pollution, deeply hydrating and upholding the skin barrier.
  • Benefits: Protects stressed and damaged skin, aids water retention. Suitable for all skin types.
  • Application: Apply a thin and even layer and leave overnight.
  • Key ingredients: Anti-inflammatory properties
• Skin Architect Cream
  • Product size: 50ml
  • Description: This concentrated wrinkle cream deeply targets skin firmness and elasticity to treat lines and wrinkles. Its water-based formula penetrates the skin with moisturising properties.
  • Benefits: Moisturising effects, management of the signs of ageing such as skin laxity. Suitable for all skin types.
  • Application: After applying a serum of choice, apply evenly over the face and neck.
  • Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, natural collagen, elastin.
• Total Recovery Cream
  • Product size: 50ml
  • Description: Regenerating cream for normal or dry skin uses active ingredients to aid the skin’s renewal process, restore the skin barrier, and encourage collagen and elastin synthesis. Its antioxidant effect also helps reduce the signs of ageing.
  • Benefits: Treats inflammation, hydrates, improves damaged skin, and stimulates collagen synthesis.
  • Application: Apply as needed to help soothe the skin post-treatment.
  • Key ingredients: Acetyl dipeptide-3 aminohexanoate, diaminopropionoyl tripeptide-33, allantoin.

Anti-Ageing Creams

• Unique Pro Age Advanced Cream
  • Product size: 50ml
  • Description: Targets ageing concerns such as skin firmness using advanced active ingredients.
  • Benefits: Aids firmness density, and elasticity, as well as hydrating the skin.
  • Application: Apply evenly to the skin as needed.
  • Key ingredients: Plant-based complex.
• Retin Pro Age Advanced Cream
  • Product size: 50ml
  • Description: Formulated with ingredients of plan origin, this product helps unify skin tone, reduce imperfections, and treat wrinkles.
  • Benefits: Protects the skin, treats wrinkles, promotes even skin tone, and promotes collagen production.
  • Application: Apply evenly to the skin as needed.
  • Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, retinoic acid.
• Glacier Pro Age Advanced Cream
  • Product size: 50ml
  • Description: This formula targets the initial signs of ageing, reinforcing the skin barrier and encouraging resilience against environmental stressors.
  • Benefits: Protects, hydrates, and reinforces the skin.
  • Application: Apply evenly to the skin as needed.
  • Key ingredients: Glacial thermal water, calcium, magnesium.

Eye Products

• Radiance Eye Contour
  • Product size: 15ml
  • Description: With anti-blemish active ingredients, the product targets and revitalises the delicate eye area. Treats dark spots and wrinkles.
  • Benefits: Reduces the appearance of dark circles, clarifies the eye contour, and helps treat wrinkles.
  • Application: Apply with light pressure to clean, dry skin.
  • Key ingredients: Peptides, extract of ginkgo biloba, vitamin K
• Myotec Eye Lift Eye Contour
  • Product size: 15ml
  • Description: Specially formulated eye cream for combating under-eye circles, laxity, and wrinkles.
  • Benefits: Targets lower and upper eyelids, and helps combat skin laxity.
  • Application: Apply lightly to clean, dry skin morning and night.
  • Key ingredients: Acetyl hexapeptide-1