Dr Andrew Birnie – British dermatologist and skin cancer surgeon
ALTRUIST was initiated by Dr Andrew Birnie, a Consultant Dermatologist and skin cancer surgeon based in Canterbury. In partnership with some of the best formulation scientists in Europe ALTRUIST provides premium, affordable sunscreen through reducing profit margins and unnecessary marketing costs.
All Products
ALTRUIST Sunscreen SPF50
High quality broad spectrum protection with 5 star UVA rating (PPD 54)
10% UREA
DRY SKIN REPAIR CREAM
A carefully balanced, protective cream that helps strengthen the skin, restore the body’s natural barrier function and prevent moisture loss.
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ALTRUIST Anti-Redness and Pigmentation
Moisturiser & Day cream – Developed especially for hypersensitive and redness-prone skin, providing instant, gentle and long term improvement. Conceals and reduces redness.
SPF 50
FACE FLUID
Vitamin E enriched, Anti-oxidant sunscreen. Light formulation, specifically developed for the face.
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skin conditions
Couperose: What does it actually mean?
Couperose is a innocent skin condition caused by the weakening of the blood vessels. Most of them are visible on your cheeks and nose. But what can you do about it? And what does it mean?
Sunscreen
How important is it to wear sunscreen?
Sunscreen is one of the things that you can’t forget during the summer days. It’s effective and protective against the sun and you can’t go out without it.
SKIN CONDITIONS
Acne versus Rosacea: Understanding both
Acne and rosacea are well-known terms and both are disorders of epidermal appendages (skin-associated structures that serve a particular function)
Sunscreen
chemical and mineral sunscreens
Sunscreens can be split broadly into two types: physical/ mineral sunscreens, and organic/ chemical sunscreens.
Suitable for every skin
SKIN TONES
Light
Medium
