ABOUT US
AWARD WINNING SKINCARE FOCUSED...ON YOU!
Where Heritage Meets High-Performance Skincare
At skinChemists, we elevate skincare into a daily ritual of luxury and transformation. Our mission is simple yet profound: to help you look and feel your most radiant, confident, and empowered every single day. Established in 2011—and inspired by a heritage that traces back to the 1800s—we honour our legacy while embracing the future, merging time-tested wisdom with cutting-edge innovation to create formulas that truly make a difference.
Every product we craft is rooted in advanced research, meticulous testing, and high-performance, ingredient-led science. We partner with world-renowned pharmacists, chemists, scientists, and beauticians to ensure each formulation is purposeful, precise, and results-driven. From targeted treatments to indulgent daily essentials, our collection is engineered to address your unique skin concerns with clarity and care.
The Beginning
1960
Francis Walker creates Elderflower cream - a botanical plant based treatment
Innovation within the details
1990
Ridleys Chemists Innovates with our Specialist IT system.
a star is born
2001
Richard Walker graduates with a BSc (Hons) in England
botanical base uprising
2004
Seeing the ever increasing demand for botanical and natural skincare, we sent our team across the world, sourcing the best natural active ingredients and our new venture began to take shape.
Wrinkle Killer
2011
Wrinkle Killer Snake Serum launches and becomes one of the internet’s fastest selling Anti Wrinkle Creams.
Bee venom innovation
2012
skinChemists Innovation centre creates Bee Venom anti-ageing serum.
First lady worth serum
2013
skinChemists Innovation Centre creates Michelle Obama’s favourite Apple Stem Cell Serum
Subheading
2014
Dr Botanicals launches with a classic Elderflower infused range & Instant Facelift
rose quartz innovation
2015
skinChemists launches 2016 fashion collection Rose Quartz
serving the entirety of the usa
2025
SkinChemists finds partnerships to serve the entirety of the US., with major players like ULTA, CVS & Nordstrom.
Our Heritage
Tracing our roots back to the 1800s, skinChemists was born from a lineage of pioneers in skincare and pharmacology, beginning with the celebrated creations of Thomas Ridley & Sons Chemists Ltd. In the heart of London, our brand emerged from the legacy of innovation and quality established by our founders. The spirit of Richard Walker's father, a visionary pharmacist who advocated for formulations crafted with passion and purpose, continues to guide us. Today, skinChemists stands as a testament to the enduring belief in the synergy of science and nature, pushing the boundaries of skincare with each revolutionary product we create. Our journey is a tribute to those who laid the foundations, a story of enduring passion for transformative skincare solutions that empower and inspire.
Unlocking True Transformation
In the world of skincare, skinChemists stands out by redefining the essence of purity and effectiveness. Our philosophy balances the power of carefully selected ingredients with the significance of what we exclude, emphasizing that what we remove is as crucial as what we include. Each of our products embodies a commitment to purity, crafted to nurture and transform your skin. By championing natural ingredients and discarding the unnecessary, we deliver a skincare experience that's both transformative and conscious. Venture into minimalist beauty with us, where simplicity meets efficacy, and every product is a promise of integrity and transformation.