SKOON. is so, so excited to level up our company’s sustainability by launching our new green initiative: SKOON. Airless Refill Technology. 

The aim of SKOON. Airless Refill Technology is to modernise all our bottles and jars in line with sustainable packaging guidelines. A lofty goal indeed.

Fortunately, we are not on our own. We have partnered with an international company that shares our green dreams of refillable beauty.

The short answer: our airless pump glass bottles don't have straws dipping into the product, nor do they introduce air into the bottles. 

Instead, airless pump dispensers are designed to protect our face creams from the air, safeguard natural active ingredients, extend shelf life, and maintain overall product efficacy. 

Not only does this guarantee longer-lasting face creams for consumers, but it also drastically reduces waste by promoting refills instead of discarding empty containers.

1. Preservation of Product Integrity: The airtight nature of airless pump bottles extends the shelf life and ensures the ingredients remain active, effective, and stable until the last dollop of cream is used. 

2. Hygienic and Controlled Dispensing: Airless packaging minimises the risk of contamination, which is particularly beneficial for our products that are loaded with natural ingredients. The same goes for the efficacy of our gentle and natural preservatives. 

3. No Product Waste: Airless pump dispensers minimise wastage by enabling precise and consistent dosage. 

4. Versatile and Reusable: Glass airless pump bottles can be easily cleaned and reused. They can also be refilled, making them a versatile and cost-effective option. 

5. Environmentally Friendly: Our innovative airless refill packaging takes recycling to the next level. Effortlessly segregate packaging components by material – glass and plastic – ensuring a seamless and efficient recycling process.

Want to reduce single-use plastic containers and promote sustainability? We do too! That's why we offer a solution: instead of buying new products every time you run out, you can now buy any of our SKOON. face creams in our new luxury 50 ml airless glass bottle. 

When you finish the product, simply buy one of our new 50 ml airless refill cartridges (available for all your favourite face creams!). With the same pump dispenser, you can refill it a whopping 25 times. 

Now that's what we call planet-loving, refillable beauty at its best.

Airless packaging requires priming in order to ensure that the product is being properly dispensed. The airless pump helps to push out the product without allowing for any air to enter into the container, so priming is necessary in order to draw the product up into the chamber of the container and make it ready for use.

A few things to note with airless packaging on first use:

1. When you receive your moisturiser in an airless refill pump bottle, it is recommended to pump the top a few times to ensure normal product dispensing.

2. Unlike packaging with dipstick straws, airless packaging may require several initial empty pumps. It is completely normal for some bottles to take between 10-230 empty pumps before the moisturiser is dispensed.

3. If you do not see any product after around 15 pumps, you might need to prime the internal pump mechanism. This is a common occurrence with airless packaging and should not be considered a defect.

4. To prime the mechanism, you will need to loosen the small disc inside the bottle that moves to the top when pumping. This will allow it to move freely again.

5. Also, make sure the air intake valve at the bottom remains unobstructed as it is crucial for proper dispensing function.

By following these steps, you can ensure optimum performance from your airless packaging!

Moisturisers are skincare products formulated with water-loving hydrators, nourishing emollients (oils and butters) and specialised skin actives.

Skin that appears radiant, feels supple and exudes a healthy glow typically contains 64% water. The magic bullet for maintaining this optimal moisture content is the use of a daily moisturiser.

Uncover SKOON.'s secret to the best moisturising face creams.  

Well, we actually have two secrets: 

Firstly, all our face creams contain a trio of barrier repair actives: ceramides, pomegranate sterols and organic shea butter. Why is this a beauty secret? Because plump, glowing skin begins with a healthy skin barrier. Ceramide face creams form the cornerstone of achieving a more youthful look through great skincare. 

Secondly, we include an in-built, mild exfoliant called White Willow Bark (or salicylic acid) in all our face creams. Salicylic acid in face creams effectively removes dead cell buildup and improves the texture of your skin. We call this phenomenon the "SKOON. Glow."

Ready to buy? Let’s have a quick refresher in Skin Essentials 101 on how to choose the right face cream and products for your skin:

Step 1: Buy your basic cleanser + best face cream based on your skin type. There are five main skin types to choose from: oily skin, combination skin + oily T-zone, combination skin + dry patches, balanced skin and dry skin.

Step 2: Once you have your basics in place, refine your routine by buying treatments and the extra-mile skincare to address any additional skin concerns you have. Skin concerns include sensitivities, elasticity, breakouts, hyperpigmentation, uv-ageing and environmental pollution - aka congested skin.

Here are our top tips to guide you - skip to your skin type!

What causes dry skin?

Dry skin is caused by moisture escaping from your skin due to one (or more!) of the following reasons: wrong choice of face cream, impaired skin barrier function, over-cleansing, living in a dry or cold region with low natural humidity and the side effects of certain medicines

How to choose the best cream for dry skin

The best cream for dry skin contains a mixture of water-loving hydrators, natural emollients that lie on top of your skin and form a protective barrier, and lipid ingredients to "patch" the holes in your skin's barrier. Choose SKOON. WRAP ME UP, a fragrance-free therapy cream, for that extra tender lovin' care that ticks all three boxes.

We have you covered. The best face cream for dry, sensitive skin is, you guessed it... WRAP ME UP Ultra-Thick Comforting Face Cream! 

In a customer's own words:

Lucky duck. Not a lot of people have balanced skin. Balanced skin means your skin is not oily, not dry, and not prone to sensitivities. Like we said, very lucky indeed.

Add to your good fortune by buying SKOON.'s THE ONE Hydra-Plump Face Cream.

What is combination skin?

Yes, let's talk about combination skin. Combination skin is characterised by differences in your T-zone. If you have a narrow oily area along the centre of your face only, you have combination skin + dry patches. 

On the other hand, if the pores along your T-zone are clearly visible and extend across your cheeks, you have combination skin + oily T-zone. 

The best face cream for combination skin with dry patches is a lightweight fluid packed with hydrators and fewer emollients. 

To treat your dry patches, stop over-cleansing (yes, we do have eyes in the back of our head) and switch from a foaming gel cleanser to a milky gel cleanser. 

A blissful twosome for combination-dry skin is HAPPY FLORA Microbiome Balancing Face Cream + GEL-TO-MILK Cleanser + Makeup Remover.

The best cream for combination skin with an oily T-zone is a lightweight fluid packed with hydrators and fewer emollients. 

To treat excess oil, add an oil-control treatment - SKOON.'s uber oil-control moisturiser, GINGER LILY Oil Control Face Gel-Cream, comes to mind. 

A joyful pair for combination-oily skin is moisture boosting HAPPY FLORA Microbiome Balancing Face Cream + GINGER LILY Oil Control Face Gel-Cream to blot excess oil.

What causes oily skin?

Quick answer: you got your oily skin from your parents. The number and size of your pores and oiliness level are all down to your genes. Hormones can also have an influence, but even your hormonal activity is down to hereditary factors.

For oily skin, you need a moisturiser that is non-comedogenic and doesn’t add extra oil but still hydrates and protects your skin barrier while controlling sebum production.

What does non-comedogenic moisturiser mean?

Skincare products or ingredients that cause clogging of pores are referred to as comedogenic. Naturally, non-comedogenic products are the exact opposite and do not clog pores.

SKOON. GINGER LILY Oil Control Face Gel-Cream is an all-in-one moisture bomb when it comes to hydrating and controlling oily skin. It is a lightweight, non-comedogenic hydrator with oil-control actives that rapidly absorbs into the skin

An oil-free moisturiser contains 0% oil. A water-based gel is a great example of an oil-free moisturiser.

SKOON. GINGER LILY Oil Ccontrol Gel-Cream is a lightweight fluid-packed moisturiser with hydrators and fewer emollients.

To treat excess oil, add an oil-control treatment - use SKOON's uber oil-control moisturiser, SKOON. GINGER LILY Oil Ccontrol Gel-Cream.

How to choose the best face cream for oily skin?

If you have oily skin don't choose any cream. Choose a gel-cream! The best gel-cream for oily skin is a lightweight, non-comedogenic hydrator with oil-control actives. SKOON.'s uber gel-cream, GINGER LILY, is the bomb when it comes to hydrating and controlling oily skin simultaneously

Yep, still GINGER LILY, plus add Vitamin A to your nighttime routine with RETININ® NIGHT Intensive 0.1% Retinal Firming Treatment.

What if I have sensitive, oily, blemish-prone skin?

Both GINGER LILY and RETININ are fragrance-free products and suitable for sensitive skin, oily skin and acne-prone skin.

Don't let your skin go another day without the care it deserves. Experience the transformative power of our moisturisers, now packaged in brand new environmentally friendly packaging, and unlock the radiant, glowing complexion you've always wanted.

Take charge of your skincare journey and make the change your skin will thank you for. Your radiant skin awaits!