But this powerful, new anti-bacterial substance wasn't destined to revolutionise water filtration. When it came to large-scape production, the numbers simply didn't add up.
So, they got back to thinking. And started testing it on their skin. And when they noticed the huge difference it made, they decided to create a cream and sell it locally.
Fast forward a few months, and a bottle of this as-yet-unnamed product ended up in the hands of our founder, Nic Taylor. All thanks to his Grandma, who'd been given some by a friend who'd bought it at a random market stall. She popped it in the post to her grandson, hoping it might help with his long-standing blemishes.
Nic had lived with blemishes for over 10 years and nothing had helped. Not even medication. But remarkably, this little pot of cream cleared up his acne in just four days.
His skin was smooth and hydrated for the first time in over a decade.
He was determined to find the people behind this wonder product, so others could experience the same results. It took Nic over a year to track down the scientists. He originally thought they were in the USA, but eventually realised they were much, much closer to home.
When his search finally led him to Yorkshire, he and the scientists quickly partnered up, patented the formula, and set up 47 Skin to share this life-changing silver bullet for blemishes with the world.
Since then, Silver Chitoderm has transformed the skin and confidence of hundreds of thousands of people, and the accolades have flown in from the likes of Vogue, Tatler and GQ. From a failed water filtration experiment to a revolutionary new skincare brand, the story of 47 Skin has only just begun.
Experience our revolutionary skincare ingredient for yourself.
Combine the protective power of our best-selling Serum with our cleanser and moisturiser for a daily routine that will leave you glowing on the inside and the out. Choose our 3-step moisture bundle in regular or large size.
STEP 1: CLEANSER (Regular: 150ml / Large: 300ml)
Removes impurities on the surface and deep within the skin, unclogging pores and preventing breakouts.
STEP 2: SERUM (Regular: 30ml / Large: 50ml)
Forms a protective layer that renews skin cells, heals scars, reduces spots and blemishes, and prevents future breakouts.
STEP 3: DAILY MOISTURISER (Regular: 60ml / Large: 120ml)
An oil-free moisturiser that luxuriously hydrates your skin, removes bacteria, and unlike most other moisturisers, does so without clogging pores.
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Everything you need for clear and glowing skin on the daily; it helps clear blemishes, fades scars and heals skin for a confidence boost every day. Choose our 4-step bundle in regular or large size.
STEP 1: CLEANSER (Regular: 150ml / Large: 300ml)
Removes impurities on the surface and deep within the skin, unclogging pores and preventing breakouts.
STEP 2: SILVER MASK (Regular: 30ml / Large: 60ml)
Contains a concentrated dose of Silver Chitoderm® to quickly treat redness, blemishes and scars. Apply, leave for 20 minutes, then peel to reveal clearer, calmer skin.
STEP 3: SERUM (Regular: 30ml / Large: 50ml)
Forms a protective layer that renews skin cells, heals scars, reduces spots and blemishes, and prevents future breakouts.
STEP 4: DAILY MOISTURISER (Regular: 60ml / Large: 120ml)
An oil-free moisturiser that luxuriously hydrates your skin, removes bacteria, and unlike most other moisturisers, does so without clogging pores.
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No daily skincare routine is complete without a good sun cream which protects skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays, and what's better than an SPF? An SPF with Silver Chitoderm®. Choose our 5-step bundle in regular or large size.
STEP 1: CLEANSER (Regular: 150ml / Large: 300ml)
Removes impurities on the surface and deep within the skin, unclogging pores and preventing breakouts.
STEP 2: SILVER MASK (Regular: 30ml / Large: 60ml)
Contains a concentrated dose of Silver Chitoderm® to quickly treat redness, blemishes and scars. Apply, leave for 20 minutes, then peel to reveal clearer, calmer skin.
STEP 3: SERUM (Regular: 30ml / Large: 50ml)
Forms a protective layer that renews skin cells, heals scars, reduces spots and blemishes, and prevents future breakouts.
STEP 4: DAILY MOISTURISER (Regular: 60ml / Large: 120ml)
An oil-free moisturiser that luxuriously hydrates your skin, removes bacteria, and unlike most other moisturisers, does so without clogging pores.
STEP 5: DAILY SPF 30 (Regular: 30ml / Large: 50ml)
What's better than an SPF? An SPF with Silver Chitoderm®. Like any good sun cream, it protects from UVA and UVB rays. But unlike others, it's non-oily, lightweight and actively reduces spots, blemishes and scars.
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