47 Skin Launches Silver Chitoderm Acne Range

47 Skin, a Yorkshire-founded skincare company, has gained rapid attention for products built around a patented ingredient the brand calls Silver Chitoderm, a blend of silver and chitosan that the company says is clinically shown to kill 99.9 percent of blemish-causing bacteria. The range, led by a bestselling Anti-Blemish Scar Repair Serum and supported by a cleanser and a treatment mask, is being marketed as a simple two-step routine for people with mild to moderate breakouts and post-blemish marks.

Silver Chitoderm combines metallic silver and chitosan, a compound derived from shellfish, and the company says clinical testing demonstrates strong antibacterial activity while also soothing redness and supporting skin repair. The serum, described by the brand as lightweight and multifunctional, is positioned as the core treatment for preventing new spots and fading marks. The Everyday Cleanser, fragranced with eucalyptus, and the Silver Mask, intended for a few times use per week, are promoted as complementary steps to calm inflammation, refine pores and refresh breakout-prone skin.

The brand traces its origin to an accidental discovery, saying a formula found during efforts to...