from the outside in:
Strategic skincare
The aim: to achieve maximum results with minimal products. People rarely have a single skincare concern. The challenge was to formulate a universal range that could effectively address multiple concerns at once.
The result: a capsule collection of meticulously selected, multifunctional skincare actives strategically formulated into extraordinarily versatile, multifunctional products which work synergistically to deliver unprecedented results.
from the inside out:
Strategic supplements
The aim: to translate our in-practice nutraceutical protocols used to successfully treat thousands of patients into at-home easy-to-use supplement systems targeting key pathways of acne, pigmentation and sun-damaged skin.
The result: Our innovative skin pods with meticulously selected and goal-oriented nutrients, each optimized at precise dosages to amplify the efficacy of your skincare.
“I needed a 360° skincare solution which was easy to recommend to patients. And my patients needed a regimen which was easy to implement and stick to and which delivered results.”
the root4 philosophy
01
uncomplicate
Start simply with just three essentials: a cleanser, moisturiser and sunscreen strategically formulated to cover all your skincare needs
02
elevate
Advance your regimen through the addition of serums, facial oils or masks
03
integrate
Harness the power of the gut: brain: skin axis to achieve optimal skin health
uncomplicate
SHOP THE ROOT4 ESSENTIALS – START HERE
elevate
FOR THE MORE ADVANCED SKINCARE USER
integrate
SHOP SUPPLEMENTS
everything you need and nothing that you don’t...
dermatologist-developed products to defend, renew and liberate your skin
100%
✓ powerful functional actives
✓ high concentrations
✓ transparency
✓ sustainability
✓ traceability
✓ integrity
✓ gluten-free
✓ environmental consciousness
0%
✗ petrochemicals
✗ mineral oils
✗ SLS/SLES
✗ PEGs
✗ phthalates
✗ formaldehyde releasers
✗ phenoxyethanol
✗ synthetic fragrance or colour
Safe. Scientific. Superior.
‘rigorously tested for safety and efficacy’
Dr Vanessa Lapiner, as both a dermatologist and a scientist, brings over a decade of specialist in-practice clinical insights to the root4 product development. It goes without saying that you can expect the same standards of meticulous care she brings to her patients from the root4 dermo-cosmetic range rooted in an uncompromising philosophy of superior efficacy and safety.
All our formulas are:
clinical
Ingredient concentrations scientifically proven to make your skin clearer, healthy and more radiant.
clean
If there’s any doubt, we’ll leave it out. All our formulations are kind to your skin and your body.
conscious
All our products are cruelty free with ethically sourced ingredients. Our packaging is made only from recyclable materials.
ROOT4 IS YOUR GATEWAY TO ACHIEVING DERMATOLOGICAL EXCELLENCE WHEREVER YOU ARE.
derm school
Are you building a hut or a mansion?
root was formulated to give even the least skin-savvy human on earth all the tools to build the strongest skin both from the inside-out and from the outside-in.
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A gut feeling about your skin?
If your skin's been feeling unusually reactive, dull, or just off, it might not be your products—it might be your gut.
That's right. Those trillions of microbes hanging out in your digestive tract? They're not just digesting your kale-they're influencing your inflammation levels, your hormone metabolism, your mood... and yes, your breakouts and pigmentation too.