Struggle with acne - going through courses of GP prescriptions (topical & ingestible), while trying every skincare product on the market to soothe & clear my skin. Began deepening my knowledge on skincare ingredients & formulations.
2014-2019
Gathering knowledge
Learning from skin experts through talks with dermatologists, aesthetician & chemists. While travelling across the world, understanding how other cultures approach problem skin concerns.
2020
Main Launch
BBC producers saw my acne journey, during our soft launch in 2019 & invited me on a TV show highlighting the UK's top inventions - showcasing Frank's Remedies® skin transformations & brand story.
Frank's JOURNEY
Before & after
Having developed acne later than my peers, it was a difficult & lonely time navigating what skincare was & how I could help my skin. I would buy a basket of new skincare products every month that claimed to clean & clear, but nothing really worked or solved the actual issue.
After a few years of struggling & my condition worsening, I visited my GP. He confirmed & diagnosed me with adult acne and put me on a course of topical & oral medications. These were changed & swapped for other treatments when they were not working. As a last resort, I was referred to a dermatologist who prescribed Isotretinoin also known as Roaccutane. I had a terrible experience with all the harsh side effects and could quickly see that just like the other prescriptions, it was doing a lot more damage than good. I immediately stopped all medications & embarked on my own journey to create a natural, kinder solution.
I started by speaking to dermatologists, pharmacists, skin experts, reading antiquated literature from the 1800’s & researching how other cultures around the world approached acne. I then began travelling to some of those countries, learning about innovative balancing ingredients that weren’t typically associated with spot clearing products in the UK. I documented all my learnings & used my acne skin state to test calming ingredients with multiple skin benefits and ruled out any that would make my skin reactive or uncomfortable. I then started formulating.
Through much trial & error, I created 5 skincare products alongside a carefully designed routine that started to clear & calm my skin in just a few weeks. With continued use, I also saw that it helped resurface my acne scars, smooth my skin texture, brighten the stubborn blemishes I had – but most importantly achieve a balanced skin state, that looked bright & healthy.
With the products successfully transforming my skin, and that of my peers from my University, I decided to launch Frank’s Remedies to help others who suffer with a similar experience & seek a real solution.
Gentle yet effective, pure, clean & vegan, the range has evolved to help remedy signs of stress including congestion, redness, pimples, flaking & flare ups. Improving skin health & the appearance of blemishes with brightening, repairing, natural & skin kind actives for all ages & ethnicities.
Only once you've gone through something do you know what it's actually like.
What works & what doesn't.
"Personal hands on experience & being able to test ingredients on my acne skin state, has given me in-depth knowledge of how the skin reacts & all the aspects that go through the skin clearing process." - Frank
Industry secret
Most skincare brands usually use a third party manufacturer to formulate their products & can often be set within budget restraints for the cost of their product.
With Frank, it doesn't matter, it's all about delivering on solution.
Frank's process allows him to pack-in higher concentrations of ingredients (where suited) to help maximise the intention of the remedy by delivering the highest possible skin benefit (while still working safely within cosmetic guidelines).
BOOSTING SKIN'S ATTRACTIVENESS
Frank noticed how typical skincare related to treating problems skin can often leave the skin looking dull & lack lustre.
For this reason, he ensured the formulations were rich & replenishing, helping boost skin's attractiveness by enhancing the complexion.
Who said breakout prone skin can't look great & glow? Not us!
FEELING + LIVED EXPERIENCE IS THE SECRET
THE PROBLEM
Conventional 'spot/acne focused’ skincare typically focus on surface level concerns, using harsh actives & acids to target spots but don't take into account the overall stressed-skin-state, which can become agitated through aggressive treatment
If the product is too harsh for sensitive skin (especially already feeling reactive), it can overload the skin & trigger breakouts due to the extra stress.
'DEFENSE MODE'
When skin enters the stressed-skin-state it can go into defensive mode, with a heightened state of reactivity which can show itself through redness, soreness, extra oil compensation or dry, uncomfortable skin. Oh & more more spots!
With Frank's honours degree in Applied Psychology (accredited by the British Psychological Society) & passion for cosmetic formulations, he integrated & adapted his learnings to solve the stressed skin problem.
Using his own stressed (acne prone) skin as the test subject to ensure the remedies being created did not anger skin while tackling spot concerns, and fully promoted feelings of comfortability to help reduce/control the source of the breakouts.
THE SOLUTION
Frank began experimenting with different ingredient combinations to investigate not only how the physical result of the product appeared on skin, but also how it made my skin feel from 1-20 days, documented through a photo journal.
The result helped produce a range of skincare that works in support of stressed skin & not against it. Helping ensure skin feels comfortable & at peace with the essential care it requires.
Frank's sound frequency innovation
FRANK'S DISCOVERY
Frank's words: "While traveling In Arizona & visiting the Havasupai tribe (Native Americans) I learnt about their beliefs in sound frequency & the positive effect they believed it had, as they played their flute on the top of the Grand Canyon"
THE SCIENCE
Nobel Prize laureate Luc Montagnier & Dr Masaru believed liquid can hold memory, and that the molecular structure can change depending which thoughts, words, and feelings has influenced it (positive vs negative)...
FRANK'S INNOVATION
We incorporate this approach by making our skin remedies in a loving environment, with a 528 hz frequency - anciently known for having a calming effect that can help reduce stress - with the intention to attain skin peace.
My skin always feel so clean and soft after using this mask. I used it once a week alongside the other products in this range (twice daily) and my skin has totally transformed. Thank you, Frank!
This is still quite new for me but I do like the feel of it, & my skin likes it which is important! The scent is herbal & not offensive & soon disappears.
But to actually get the bottle to release a drop is problematic: needs a lot of shaking…presumably so you don’t overdo it?
I love this stuff. It’s so light on the skin but feels so amazing. My skin is so different and I’ve tried so many different skincare fads and trends over the years. Life-changing stuff, honestly!
This cream is amazing. I bought all of the skin products from Frank’s and used them as instructed and my skin is a different beast now. It’s so weird getting up in the mornings and not being worried I’ll have broken out overnight. This cream was great when my skin was healing; I’d just add a little extra dollop on and spots would literally shrink overnight and heal so quickly I felt like a vampire. Amazing!
I love this face wash. It’s soft, it’s invigorating, it cleans my skin without stripping it, I genuinely cannot say enough good things about these products. They have literally changed my life!
Love this spray! It’s so soothing, whether used as part of your skincare regime or for a quick top up in the day! I’ve used it for both and I’ve noticed a real difference in my skin. It’s not perfect…yet, but I can definitely see a vast improvement and hope it continues to improve! It’s so refreshing and feels amazing on stressed skin. Wouldn’t be without it now!
I've suffered from post inflammatory hyperpigmentation for years. I use this at night after using face wash and antioxant gel. I'm already seeing results. I don't like the dropper delivery bottle though. I'm still giving it 5/5.
