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The Skin Kit DNA Test

The Skin Kit DNA Test

£250.00
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Pre-orders open · founding batch. We'll email to confirm your dispatch date.

✓ 23 skin-related genetic variants across 6 areas

✓ Plain-English report with a prioritised action plan

✓ Collect at home · prepaid return to an accredited partner lab

What it can and can't tell you

It can tell you: whether your skin is likely to lose collagen faster than average, how well it may repair sun damage, if you're more prone to dark marks or uneven tone, whether you lean towards sensitive or dry skin, and which types of ingredients are most likely to be worth your money.

It can't tell you: whether you have a skin condition (it isn't a diagnostic test), anything about a changing mole or rash (please see your GP), exactly how your skin will look in future, or which brand to buy.

Stop guessing what your skin needs. The Skin Kit reads 23 skin-related genetic variants and turns them into a plain-English report: how your skin is likely to age, react, pigment and hold moisture, and which ingredients and habits are most worth your money.

Test once. Your genes don't change, so your results stay relevant for life.

What's in your report

  • Elasticity, how your genes influence collagen production and breakdown.
  • Antioxidant defence, how well your skin may cope with pollution and oxidative stress.
  • UV-ageing, your genetic DNA-repair profile, and how seriously to take sun protection.
  • Pigmentation, your predisposition to uneven tone, sun spots and post-inflammatory marks.
  • Breakouts, inflammation-linked tendency towards blemishes.
  • Sensitivity & barrier, how reactive your skin may be and how quickly it loses moisture.

Every area comes with three levels of recommendation: Protect (everyday skincare), Repair (active ingredients) and Be pro-active (diet, lifestyle and supplements). Ingredient types, not brand names, no upselling.

How it works

  1. Pre-order your kit, delivered in our signature box.
  2. Collect at home, a quick finger-prick blood-spot sample. Everything you need, with step-by-step instructions, is in the box.
  3. Post it back, prepaid return to our accredited partner laboratory.
  4. Get your insights, results usually within 21 working days of the lab receiving your sample.

Pre-order

The Skin Kit is currently available to pre-order. We'll email you to confirm your dispatch date before your kit ships.

Good to know

The Skin Kit is a wellness insight test. It is not a medical or diagnostic test and does not diagnose, treat or prevent any condition. Results describe genetic predispositions, not certainties, your lifestyle and environment matter too. If you have a skin concern, speak to a healthcare professional. Your genetic data is handled under UK GDPR, see our privacy policy for details.

Pre-order, delivery & cancellations

The Skin Kit is available to pre-order. Founding-batch kits ship in order of purchase and we'll email you to confirm your dispatch date before your kit ships.

You can cancel your pre-order for a full refund any time before dispatch. Once your kit arrives, your statutory cancellation rights apply as set out in our refund policy.

Important information

For adults aged 18 and over. The Skin Kit is a wellness insight test — it is not a medical or diagnostic test and does not diagnose, treat or prevent any condition. Results describe genetic predispositions, not certainties.

Sample collection uses a finger-prick lancet. If you have a bleeding disorder or take blood-thinning medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist before use.

Your genetic data is special category data under UK GDPR. See our privacy policy.

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What we look at

Six areas of your skin

Each area is based on genetic markers that have been studied in published research. The gene names are listed for anyone who wants to read further.

01

Elasticity

How your body makes and breaks down collagen, which affects firmness and fine lines over time.

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02

Antioxidant defence

How well your skin may cope with pollution and everyday oxidative stress.

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03

Sun damage

How efficiently your skin repairs DNA damage from UV, which tells you how careful to be in the sun.

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04

Pigmentation

Your tendency towards freckles, sun spots and dark marks after spots or irritation. Relevant to every skin tone.

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05

Breakouts

Whether your inflammatory response may make you more likely to get spots.

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06

Sensitivity and dryness

How reactive your skin may be, and how easily it loses moisture.

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The Skin Kit box
What's in the box

Everything you need to do it at home

Collecting the sample takes a few minutes. The printed guide shows you each step with pictures.

  • 1
    Sample kit
    Blood-spot card, single-use lancets, plasters and wipes
  • 2
    Instructions
    A step-by-step guide with illustrations
  • 3
    Prepaid return
    Post your sample straight to the lab at no extra cost
  • 4
    Your report
    Sent to you online once the lab has processed your sample
How it works

Four simple steps

  1. Pre-order

    We'll email you to confirm when your kit will be sent.

  2. Take your sample

    A quick finger-prick at home, whenever suits you.

  3. Post it back

    Use the prepaid envelope to send it to the lab.

  4. Read your report

    We'll email you as soon as your results are ready.

Your report

What you'll get back

For each area you'll see your result, what it means in plain English, and practical suggestions in three groups.

Protect

Everyday basics that help stop things getting worse, such as SPF or barrier-repair moisturisers.

Treat

Active ingredients to consider for what your skin is prone to, such as retinoids or niacinamide.

Lifestyle

Diet, sleep and supplement changes that support your skin from the inside.

Dr Yasmin Karsan, founder of Peachy Healthcare, holding The Skin Kit
Why I started Peachy

"As a pharmacist, I'd often meet people who had spent a lot of money on skincare that wasn't right for them. Most were choosing products based on adverts or what worked for a friend. I wanted to give people better information before they buy."

Dr Yasmin Karsan, pharmacist and founder of Peachy Healthcare

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How it compares

The Skin Kit vs other options

The Skin KitOnline skin quizzesAncestry DNA tests
Based onYour DNAYour answersYour DNA
Looks at skin genesYes, 23 markersNoNot usually
What you getA plan for skincare, diet and lifestyleProduct recommendationsAncestry and raw data
Tries to sell you productsNoUsuallyNo
FAQs

Common questions

Is this a medical test?
No. It's a wellness test that shows what your skin may be more prone to based on your genes. It can't diagnose or treat any condition. If you're worried about your skin, please speak to your GP, pharmacist or a dermatologist.
What sample do I need to give?
A few drops of blood from a finger-prick, collected onto a card at home. Everything you need is in the box, along with step-by-step instructions.
How long do results take?
Your report is usually ready within 21 working days of the lab receiving your sample. We'll email you as soon as it's ready.
Why is it a pre-order?
We're sending out our first batch of kits in the order they were bought. We'll email you to confirm your dispatch date, and you can cancel for a full refund any time before your kit is sent.
Will I need to test again?
No. Your genes don't change, so one test is enough.
What happens to my DNA data?
Genetic data is treated as special category data under UK GDPR. We only use it to produce your report and we store it securely. Our privacy policy explains exactly how it's handled.
Who is it suitable for?
Adults aged 18 and over, of any skin type or tone. If you have a bleeding disorder or take blood-thinning medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist before using a finger-prick test.
Will you recommend products?
We recommend types of ingredients rather than brands, so you can choose products that fit your budget. We don't sell skincare.