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ISDIN

ISDIN is a Spanish dermatological pharmaceutical company developing evidence-based products for sun protection and skin health — combining pharmaceutical precision with effective daily skincare formulations.

In brief

ISDIN is a Spanish dermatological pharmaceutical company offering advanced sun protection, skin health, and body care. Known for Eryfotona SPF formulations with DNA-repair enzymes and Isdinceutics active serums — stocked at Star Aesthetic Centre.

About ISDIN

Founded in Barcelona in 1975, ISDIN (Instituto Stiefel de Investigación Dermatológica) was created as a dermatological research institute. The company develops all products in partnership with dermatologists and clinical testing is required before any product reaches market. ISDIN operates in over 40 countries and is recommended by dermatologists and aesthetic physicians worldwide.

ISDIN's portfolio spans sun protection (Eryfotona and Fusion Water ranges), anti-ageing (Isdinceutics active serums), body care (Ureadin urea moisturisers), and hair health (Lambdapil). All products are dermatologist-tested and designed for real-world daily use.

The Eryfotona range and DNA-repair technology

ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica SPF 50+ is one of the most recommended sunscreens in dermatology. It uses photolyase — a DNA repair enzyme derived from plankton — to actively help repair UV-induced DNA damage after sun exposure, alongside broad-spectrum UVA and UVB filters. This dual action (protect and repair) makes it especially valuable for post-procedure skin and patients with a history of significant sun exposure.

The Isdinceutics range complements the photoprotection line with targeted active serums including Melaclear (for pigmentation), Flavo-C Ultraglican (vitamin C antioxidant), and Hyaluronic Booster — all formulated for daily use alongside sunscreen as part of a complete skincare regime.

At Star Aesthetic Centre

Star Aesthetic Centre stocks ISDIN products as part of its professional skincare range. ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica SPF 50+ is particularly recommended for post-procedure sun protection — after chemical peels and microneedling — due to its lightweight texture, DNA-repair enzyme content, and suitability for recently treated and sensitive skin. Isdinceutics serums complement in-practice treatment protocols for pigmentation and anti-ageing.

Frequently asked questions

What makes ISDIN sunscreen different?

ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica contains photolyase — a DNA repair enzyme that actively helps repair UV-induced DNA damage after sun exposure. Most sunscreens only filter UV; Eryfotona also helps address the damage that gets through. This makes it particularly valuable for post-procedure patients and those with significant prior sun exposure.

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