Our ingredients

Potent and effective products that give results

Phi Cosmeceutical is a prescription range of skincare. 
The right product at the right strength is used as part of a treatment regime that is based on consultations and is individual to you.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-51

This hexapeptide protects DNA from damage, stimulates its natural repair pathways and enhances cellular longevity and vitality by helping manipulate, boost and positively influence the skin’s natural regeneration system through an innovative anti-wrinkle technology. This dramatically improves the quality of your appearance and alleviates the visible signs of ageing.

Acetyl Octapeptide-3

Octapeptide reduces the depth of wrinkles caused by facial muscle contractions, being a topical alternative to injections. Competes with natural proteins to be positioned in the SNARE Complex, which is destabilised. As a result, it reduces neuronal excitability and, therefore, muscle contraction. By reducing muscle contractions, wrinkle depth is reduced up to 63% in one month of treatment. Fine lines and expression wrinkles fade, and the face look smoother.

Bakuchiol

Bakuchiol (pronounced ba-koo-heel) is an extract derived from the leaves and seeds of the babchi plant. It’s an herb commonly used in Indian Ayurvedic and Chinese medicines, as well as Tamil Siddha practices, to help heal, calm, and soothe the skin, thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.


  • Evens skin tone: Bakuchiol deeply penetrates the skin to help lessen the appearance of dark spots or areas of hyperpigmentation.
  • Reduces the appearance of fine lines: Like retinol, bakuchiol tells your cells to make collagen, "plumping" your skin and reducing the look of lines and wrinkles.
  • Doesn't cause dryness or irritation: While retinol and other skincare ingredients may dry out skin or cause irritation, bakuchiol is more gentle and isn't known to cause any irritation.
  • Speeds up skin cell regeneration: Bakuchiol sends signals to your cells that it's time to amp up collagen production and cell turnover.
  • Suitable for all skin types: Being gentle on skin, most anyone can use bakuchiol.
  • Helps soothe and heal skin: By promoting cell turnover and healthy cell regeneration, bakuchiol helps soothe and heal your skin from the inside out


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Brighlette™

Brighlette™ marine ingredient represents a remarkable advancement in skincare, specifically targeting pigmentation concerns. Harnessing the power of marine-derived compounds, this innovative ingredient has demonstrated its ability to address uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation. Through a combination of natural bioactive compounds, Brighlette™ works harmoniously with the skin to regulate melanin production and distribution, effectively reducing the appearance of dark spots and discolouration.


By inhibiting key enzymes involved in the pigmentation process, this ingredient promotes a more balanced and luminous complexion. Its multifaceted approach not only addresses existing pigmentation but also helps to prevent the formation of new spots. Brighlette™ marine ingredient exemplifies the fusion of scientific advancement and nature's potential, offering a promising solution for individuals seeking a brighter and more even-toned skin appearance.


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Caprylic

Caprylic Triglyceride is derived from coconut oil and glycerin and is considered an excellent emollient and skin-replenishing ingredient. 


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Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola)

Centella Asiatica, also known as Gotu Kola, is a powerful skin-healing plant used in traditional medicine for centuries. Rich in antioxidants, amino acids, and triterpenoids, it is highly effective for calming, repairing, and strengthening the skin. Found in Phi Cosmeceutical SOS Spray, this powerhouse ingredient helps to soothe irritation, reduce redness, and promote faster skin recovery.

Cocoa Butter

Cocoa butter comes from the cacao bean, which is found inside the cocoa pod that grows on the cacao tree. It is high in fatty acids and it forms a protective barrier for the skin to hold in moisture. Cocoa is an antioxidant powerhouse which is high in antioxidants, which help fight off free-radical damage to the skin. Cocoa butter delivers serious moisture to dry skin!

Coco Caprylates

Derived from coconut, an emollient ingredient which soothes and softens the skin.


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Copper Peptide

Copper peptide GHK-Cu is found naturally in the human body, and combines the element copper with three amino acids, making it a tripeptide. Copper peptides have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, they counteract the oxidizing effects of environmental particles called free radicals. Your skin is exposed to free radicals on a daily basis and over time, the oxidation that they can cause can result in cellular damage which leads to the signs of ageing. Because copper peptides neutralize free radicals, they can help prevent expression lines and wrinkles from developing prematurely. 

Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol

Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol is a high potency anti-oxidant that's believed to inhibit tyrosinase activity preventing DNA damage and cell death due to oxidative stress.

Glycerin

Glycerin, a natural humectant, plays a pivotal role in skincare by attracting moisture from the environment and binding it to the skin. As a clear, odourless liquid, glycerin effectively hydrates the skin by creating a protective barrier that prevents moisture loss, thereby promoting skin suppleness and preventing dryness. Its unique ability to balance moisture levels is especially beneficial for individuals with dry or sensitive skin. Glycerin also supports the skin's natural barrier function, aiding in the maintenance of a healthy and resilient complexion. Its non-comedogenic nature makes it suitable for various skin types, even those prone to acne. Glycerin's versatility extends to its compatibility with other skincare ingredients, enhancing their efficacy by improving their absorption into the skin. By incorporating glycerin into skincare routines, individuals can experience improved skin hydration, a smoother texture, and a more youthful appearance.


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Grape Seed Extract

Grape seed extract is a potent age-fighting ingredient, grape seeds have highly concentrated levels of vitamin E, linoleic acid, flavonoids and a chemical called oligomeric proanthocyanidin complex. These ingredients found in the grape seeds are powerful antioxidants. Grape seeds also contain proanthocyanidins which help to block enzymes that could hurt the chemical structure of the collagen and elastin. Grape seed extract also contain an abundant amount of polyphenols which are known to be excellent binders of collagen fibers within your skin. This helps to maintain the skin’s elasticity.

Hexapeptide-49

This hexapeptide reduces neurogenic inflammation and itching of sensitive skin. It restores and strengthens the natural skin barrier and provides a photoprotective effect. Also decreases nagging pain sensation, discomfort and helps in re-epithelisation of damaged skin. Offers scaling, smoothness and softness to very dry sensitive.

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally-occurring substance in skin known for its stunning capacity to attract and hold onto 1000x its weight in moisture. It works overtime by replenishing skin to enhance a healthy, supple look and feel.

Hypochlorous Acid

Is a powerful yet gentle ingredient that offers exceptional skin-healing, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory benefits. Naturally produced by your white blood cells, HOCl helps protect and repair the skin, making it a must-have for sensitive, acne-prone, and rosacea-prone skin.

Jojoba Seed oil

Sometimes referred to as the liquid gold, this oil has similar composition to human sebum, a natural moisturising factor, antioxidant and rich in Vitamin E, it’s ability to mimic natural skin lipids help improve skin barrier, has an ability to melt away sebum trapped in follicles, moisturising, soothing and healing. 

Jojoba Esters

Commonly used in cosmetic formulations as an emollient, due to its remarkable similarity to the natural oils produced by the human skin, and its high oxidative stability. 

Kawakawa Extract (Macropiper excelsum)

Kawakawa is a native New Zealand plant. It was one of the most important healing herbs in Rangoa Māori (traditional Māori herbal medicine). Kawakawa antimicrobial properties make it useful for treating infections, and it is helpful in reducing inflammation of various skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema and rashes.


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L-Ascorbic Acid

Pure and potent form of Vitamin C powerful antioxidant, brightening and collagen boosting. 

Lanolin

Lanolin Wool derived, lanolin forms a non-occlusive barrier on the skin, retains moisture, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, is incredibly healing and can penetrate the moisture barrier of the lips.

Lactic Acid

Lactic Acid Is an alpha hydroxyl acid (AHA) specifically used to treat hyperpigmentation, age spots, and other factors that contribute to a dull and uneven complexion. Other benefits include improved skin tone and reduced pore appearance. 

Licorice extract

Plant extract that has skin soothing properties. Skin brightener which inhibits the production of an enzyme needed to produce melanin (pigment) in the skin, helps remove excess melanin, has anti-inflammatory benefits. 

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

MAP is a stable, water soluble derivative of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid mano-dihydrgen phosphate magnesium salt). MAP is an effective antioxidant that brightens the skin tone and reduces the signs of ageing. This form of vitamin C is also known to increase skins hydration levels as well as being effective for calming factors in skin that can lead to excess oil and signs of sensitisation.

Mamaku Fern Extract

Mamaku is a stunning rainforest tree fern native to the North Island of New Zealand. The Mamuku ferns stems are packed with a gel which is made mostly of water that’s given a delicious boost of numerous nutrients. Mamaku is effective at bringing natural hydration to skin, making it an effective emollient. 

Mandelic

Mandelic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from bitter almonds. It is widely used in skincare for its gentle exfoliating and rejuvenating properties. Due to its larger molecular size compared to other AHAs, such as glycolic acid, mandelic acid tends to penetrate the skin more slowly, resulting in a milder and less irritating exfoliation process. This makes it particularly suitable for individuals with sensitive skin or those prone to redness and irritation.


Mandelic acid works by breaking down the bonds between dead skin cells on the skin's surface, promoting their shedding and revealing fresher, more radiant skin underneath. This exfoliation process helps improve the texture and tone of the skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and fade hyperpigmentation and acne scars. Additionally, mandelic acid possesses antibacterial properties that can be beneficial for individuals dealing with acne-prone skin, as it can help control excess oil production and reduce the occurrence of blemishes.


Incorporating mandelic acid into a skincare routine can lead to smoother, brighter, and more even-looking skin over time. 


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Manuka Honey 5+

Antibacterial/anti-viral/anti-fungal, as well as an anti-inflammatory and humectant. Main benefits aids in wound healing due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, draws in moisture to the skin, and can soothe irritated skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Niacinamide

Also known as vitamin B3 and nicotinamide, niacinamide is a water-soluble vitamin that works with the natural substances in your skin to help visibly improve the appearance of enlarged pores, uneven skin tone, fine lines and wrinkles, dullness, and a weakened surface.
But niacinamide doesn't stop there! It also reduces the damage environmental attack can cause. Left unchecked, this type of daily assault makes skin appear older, dull, and less radiant.
Topical application of niacinamide has been shown to boost the hydrating ability of moisturisers so skin’s surface learns to become better at resisting moisture loss that leads to recurrent dry, tight, flaky skin.

Palmitoyl tripeptide - 1

Palmitoyl tripeptide – 1 is a small three amino acid signal peptide with the amino sequence of glycine-histidine-lysine (GHK). GHK is attached to palmitic acid (a fatty acid) to increase its skin penetration and oil solubilty. Applying palmitoyl tripeptide – 1 directly to your skin, tells the cells to make more collagen, stimulating new collagen production. It requires at least 1 month or more to begin to see visible changes from new collagen with maximum results visible after 3-4 months.

Palmitoyl tetrapeptide - 7

Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 is a type of synthetic peptide compound that combines several chains of amino acids. It is primarily used in anti-aging skincare formulations to help support healthy collagen production and cell function. 

Through research into this peptide, it has been identified that palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 may stimulate the regeneration of collagen fibers in the dermis by acting as a cellular messenger. Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 is also thought to increase the amount of hyaluronic acid in the skin, which can help tighten skin by attracting moisture to the epidermis.

Pohutukawa Extract

Was used topically in traditional Maori herbal medicine for wounds and abrasions. The bark contains Ellagic Acid which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Pohutukawa extract helps calm and soothe red, irritated skin whilst deeply moisturising it.

Propylene Glycol

Is a humectant (hydrator) that can enhance the delivery of key active ingredients into the skin. 

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Retinol (Encapsulated)

Retinol is a form of Vitamin A, a fat-soluble antioxidant, a potent active ingredient which is most effective for treating aging and sun-damaged skin. Retinol normalizes keratinization, reducing lines and wrinkles, improving acne and increasing collagen production. We use a highly stable encapsulated retinol, with enhanced penetration and slow release of actives. The encapsulation technology significantly increases retinol stability, prevents degradation and oxygenation and guarantees the original activity of the formula. 

Salicylic acid

Also called beta hydroxy acid (BHA), this multifunctional ingredient addresses many of the systemic causes of acne. Its primary benefit is as an exfoliant, helping shed dead skin. Because it has the ability to penetrate into the pore lining and exfoliate inside the pore as well as on the surface of skin, it is especially effective for reducing breakouts, including blackheads and whiteheads. In addition to these benefits, salicylic acid also has soothing properties to calm aggravated skin, can help minimize the appearance of an uneven skin tone, and has hydrating abilities that can result in smoother skin.

Shea Butter

Shea butter is a fat that has been extracted from shea tree nuts, most shea butter comes from the shea trees in West Africa. Shea butter is high in fatty acids and vitamins and has anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Shea butter has high levels of oleic, linoleic and stearic acids. These acids are an effective ingredient to combating oxidative stress which is the effect the environmental toxins have on your skin cells.

Silybum Marianum (Milk Thistle)

Skin conditioning. It’s 100% natural fluid and dry soft touch esters obtained from milk thistle oil for luxurious texture and skin protection. 

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Squalane

Highly effective emollient and natural antioxidant. Over time, it can reduce wrinkles, eliminate scars, reverse UV damage, lighten freckles and erase skin pigmentation, all while fighting free radicals. 

Tranexamic acid

Tranexamic acid provides a powerful and specific anti-inflammatory action, inhibiting the tyrosinase synthesis in melanocytes. At the same time it blocks the transfer of pigment from melanocytes to keratinocytes in the epidermis. Tranexamic acid also calms the skin and helps restore the skin barrier. 

Tyrostat™ 11

Tyrostat™ 11 is a potent strong inhibitor of tyrosinase enzymatic activity, one of the main enzymes involved in the pigmentation process. It has higher activity than arbutin, turmeric and hydroquinone and with no unwanted side effects. Tyrostat™ safely reduces skin pigmentation and erythema by limiting both melanin production and skin reddening for an even skin complexion.



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Witch Hazel Extract

Relieves inflammation and reduces skin irritation.