Skincare can sometimes feel like a lot.
With trending ingredients, endless 10-step routines, TikTok advice flying everywhere, and shelves packed with products promising miracles… it’s easy to get lost before you even wash your face.
But here’s the truth: great skin doesn’t need to be complicated.
At The Beauty Extract, we focus on building strong, healthy skin foundations first. Because when the basics are in place, real results follow.
We call these the Core Four - the four essentials your skin truly needs. Start here, and leave the rest to us 💛
1️⃣ Cleanser – Gentle, Non-Drying, Barrier-Friendly
Healthy skin starts with a clean, balanced base.
A good cleanser removes makeup, sweat, SPF, and pollution without stripping your skin’s natural oils. That tight, squeaky feeling? That means your barrier is crying out for help.
We stock cleansers that are gentle, pH-balanced, and packed with nourishing ingredients to support your skin, not fight it.
Think of cleansing as your skin’s daily reset.
Some of our favourite cleansers:
Bare Roots Gentle Cleansing Milk
2️⃣ Moisturiser – Comfort for Every Skin Type
Hydration is key - no matter your skin type.
A moisturiser isn’t about heaviness; it’s about locking in moisture and reinforcing your barrier. Whether oily, dry, sensitive, or combination, we’ll help you find the perfect fit to keep your skin calm, balanced, and comfortable.
Pro tip: hydrated skin heals faster, looks plumper, and responds better to treatments and actives later on.
Some of our favourite moisturisers:
3️⃣ Exfoliation – The Right Way, Not Rough
Exfoliation sometimes gets a bad rap - and understandably so. Overdoing it or choosing the wrong exfoliants can lead to irritation and inflammation.
But done properly, exfoliation removes dead cells, smooths texture, prevents breakouts, and helps your products absorb better.
We’ll guide you to the right type (enzyme, chemical, or gentle physical) and the right frequency (more isn’t always better).
Radiant skin comes from doing less, but doing it right.
Some of our favourite exfoliators:
4️⃣ SPF – Your Everyday Shield
We love zinc-based SPF.
Zinc provides broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection, calming inflammation while defending your skin. It’s antimicrobial, non-comedogenic, and ideal for sensitive or reactive skin.
Unlike chemical sunscreens, zinc reflects UV rays instead of absorbing them, making it a gentler, more protective choice - especially after treatments.
Wearing SPF daily is the ultimate anti-ageing step. Every. Single. Day.
Some of our favourite mineral sunscreens:
GlowFilter Bronzing Face Sunscreen
Once these essentials are in place...
You can’t just start layering on retinal, vitamin C, acids, or other actives if your skin barrier isn’t strong.
Why? Because it won’t work. Irritated skin can’t properly absorb or benefit from actives. In fact, it can worsen inflammation and sensitivity.
Actives are powerful tools, but only when your foundation is solid.
That’s why we always begin with the Core Four.
Only when your skin is ready do we introduce actives like vitamin A, vitamin C, niacinamide, peptides, or targeted serums.
But don’t worry about when or what to add - that’s our job. We create personalised routines that evolve with your skin, at your pace, delivering the results you want.
✨ Keep it simple. Start with the Core Four. Let us guide the rest. ✨
Skincare doesn’t need to be confusing or overwhelming. At The Beauty Extract, we cut through the noise to build routines that feel good, work hard, and fit your life, not because they're trending.
Come see us in clinic — we’re here to help you glow.
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