‘My spots have been so unhealthy I received referred to as a child however my nan’s parcel modified all the things’
47 Skin founder Nic Taylor’s spots were so painful he’d cancel nights out and it impacted his career – until his nan sent him a parcel containing a wonder cream
Blemishes that never seem to go are a skincare nightmare that plague countless people. And discovering the right treatments that deliver actual results without causing additional issues can prove challenging.
This was the situation for Nic Taylor, creator of 47 Skin, who battled breakouts that knocked his self-esteem from approximately the age of 15. I met with him to discover how his personal battle with acne and imperfections sparked the creation of 47 Skin.
The skincare brand has earned recognition as one of Britain’s most rapidly expanding private companies on The Sunday Times 100 List for two consecutive years.T he brand has subsequently assisted over half a million individuals struggling with their complexion – and according to Nic, it all stems from one generous gesture from his grandmother.
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Nic had been suffering from breakouts and blemishes since his teenage years, and said: “I remember times where I’d get ready for a night out, then look in the mirror and go ‘I can’t go out tonight because I’ve got big spots and blemishes’. And then I literally wouldn’t go out. With nights out where they’d photograph the clubs and then upload it on Facebook the next day, I really didn’t like the way my skin looked.
“This really started to impact me. Then I went to my first graduate job coming out of university and I always thought I’d take my career super seriously. I walked into a buyer meeting and the buyer turned to me and said ‘oh I can see they’ve sent a baby to do their bidding’ – referring to the fact that I had spots and blemishes on my face. It completely knocked my confidence.”
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Nic continued: “I remember things like not being able to wear white shirts because I had spots on my back and people would be able to see them. It was impacting me on a daily basis. The other thing about spots that people don’t talk about is that it actually physically hurts, so it’s not just uncomfortable or impacts your confidence, but it’s actually painful. At that point I thought, right, enough is enough, I can’t have it impacting my career,” reports the Mirror.
Desperate to tackle his skin troubles once and for all, Nic experimented with everything from pricey high street remedies to professional treatments, revealing how they simply handed him ‘three different products, all with names that I couldn’t pronounce, and said “that’ll sort out your spots and blemishes”. The bill was around £300’.
After a lack of results, Nic felt utterly ‘hopeless’ and in ‘agony’ from his spots. That was until a package turned up from his nan – who had served as a nurse for 50 years.
“I opened it and there’s a little pot of cream and it had a handwritten note and it said ‘To Nic, this is a local formulation, apparently it’s fantastic for spots and blemishes’. I used it day and night and to my surprise, my skin cleared within 4 days. I was shocked that my skin had cleared within 4 days, but part of me still thought, well, they’ll come back, right? I continued to use it. The spots and blemishes never came back. My skin was soft and hydrated and kind of firm. It just completely transformed the condition of my skin.”
Following this incredible find, Nic sought out and teamed up with the scientist behind the formulation of the unmarked pot – whose formula contained Silver Chitoderm. This is used in everything from the top-selling Anti-Blemish and Scar Repair Serum to the Body Moisturiser.
Nic elaborates on how this unique ingredient to 47 Skin works: “Silver is naturally antibacterial and antimicrobial. The chitoderm, which is bonded to the silver, is mucoadhesive, which means it’s sticky. Effectively, if the bacteria comes onto your face, the Silver Chitoderm will stick to the bacteria and the silver will kill it. As long as you’ve got the serum on or any of the products, then you’ve got an antibacterial shield on your skin.”
Using his personal funds, Nic established 47 Skin, with the product line now stocked at Harrods, Boots, Amazon and through the 47 Skin website. The Anti-Blemish and Scar Repair Serum has garnered over 5,000 five-star ratings, with one customer dubbing it a ‘miracle in a bottle’.
Discussing the serum, Nic revealed: “I genuinely believe it is the best skincare product in the world. I have used it every day since I came across it when I was 26. I would always say try the serum. It will work for you or someone that you love, if it doesn’t, we’ll give you your money back.”
For those seeking alternatives, other blemish solutions worth considering include spot patches, such as the CeraVe Blemish Barrier Patches, which cost £9 at LookFantastic.
Meanwhile, The Body Shop offers the Skin Clearing Night Mask for £12, which harnesses tea tree oil to diminish spot visibility.
Whilst spots and breakouts are typically linked to teenage years, Nic highlights how 47 Skin appeals to a remarkably diverse customer base, emphasising that ‘no one story is more important than another’. Recounting the varied testimonials the brand receives, he mentioned feedback from a mother regarding her 15 year old son.
“One review was a mum and she was saying my son is 15-years-old, he started suffering with skin. It’s been really impacting his confidence. He’s not been going out and he’s been using the serum and his skin’s completely cleared. His confidence is transformed.
“I loved that review because I had suffered with my skin from about 15 to about 26, so it cut that boy’s experience of suffering down by about 10 years, assuming that he’d had the same length of it. So, grandma’s kindness has done that.”
He continued: “The second review was a lady in her twenties who said, I’ve suffered with my skin since I was about 17 or 18. I’ve been with my partner for 2 years and he’s never seen me without makeup on. Thanks to 47 Skin, my spots and blemishes have gone, and I’ve seen him for the first time with no makeup, and it just feels amazing.”
Nic shared another testimonial: “A lady who wrote I’m 71 years old. I’ve suffered with my skin all my life, never thought it would go, and thanks to using 47 Skin, my skin’s clear.”
When asked about his grandmother, Nic revealed: “Grandma was a nurse that helped for 50 years. It just shows one small act of kindness has gone on to a butterfly effect and we’ve helped well over half a million people. You hear all these stories and it’s all thanks to that one domino of her just being kind.”
47 Skin products can be purchased here.
